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Why I May Get Deported -- DACA

No, it didn't matter, but I finally was able to get a job.

September 7, 201711:41David
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Jason10:24
You go to the DMV to get your license.
David10:27
I didn't go to the DMV. I was in class and they asked for my social security number. Right., and they, I didn't have one. I couldn't give them one. Right. Uh, oh, and excuse me, I wasn't a DACA person yet because Trump hasn't passed it yet. Right. And they're…
Jason11:37
By getting a job that helped you stay, or it didn't matter?
David11:41
No, it didn't matter, but I finally was able to get a job.
Jason11:43
Oh, 'cause you got a Social Security number.
David11:45
Yeah, I couldn't even work, I couldn't do anything, and DACA's a work permit, so it lets you work in the US. Ah, ah, ah. And yeah, then I got to come out here and I got to do, literally, do the whole American dream route, you know? Just coming out to LA, buyi…
Jason12:47
What did you tell him? What you told me what your lawyer said today when you were asking him why Trump is getting rid of DACA?