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Dreams still in limbo for many young immigrants

Kennedy Holden law offices paralegal Maria Quiroz immigrated to the United States when she was under the age of 16 and was granted amnesty through the deferred action plan. The Department of Homeland Security offers deferred action to certain young people who entered the United States before the age of 16, are not considered a threat to public safety and meet other criteria.

0728dream1 — Kennedy Holden law offices paralegal Maria Quiroz immigrated to the United States when she was under the age of 16 and was granted amnesty through the deferred action plan. The Department of Homeland Security offers deferred action to certain young people who entered the United States before the age of 16, are not considered a threat to public safety and meet other criteria.

It’s just another day at the office for paralegal Maria Quiroz. Bright and personable, Quiroz works in the Gainesville-based Kennedy Holden Law Firm, which deals extensively in immigration cases. It’s a good fit for Quiroz, who went through the firm for her own immigration case.