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Summary
--SUPERS--
:07-:13
Jon Freeman/Freddy Cribas
:16-:19
Jon Freeman/Freddy Cribas
:20-:23
Freddy Cribas
DACA Recipient
:29-:38
August 20, 2015
Donald Trump
(R) Presidential Candidate
:40-:49
Jon Freeman
Spouse of DACA Recipient
:51-:54
Jon Freeman/Freddy Cribas
1:19-1:27
Rina Gandi
Immigration Attorney
1:45-1:47
Jon Freeman/Freddy Cribas
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Congress is negotiating a deal to keep nearly 700 thousand DACA recipients in the U.S. But some who have the option -- are wondering if marriage to a U.S. citizen might bring a more immediate solution. Natasha Chen found a couple in their early 20s who tied the knot sooner than originally planned, because of Donald Trump's stump speeches during the campaign.
--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS--
FREDDY CRIBAS' PARENTS BROUGHT HIM TO THE U.S. FROM HONDURAS WHEN HE WAS 11.
Freddy Cribas: To me, it was just an adventure.
AT AGE 18, HE WAS APPROVED FOR DACA -- DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS.
HE'D ALREADY MET JON FREEMAN ONLINE.
Jon Freeman: We've kind of always known.
KNOWN THEY'D GET MARRIED ONE DAY.
Freddy Cribas: We're going to have this many kids, or this many cats and pets. And I always thought I would be the one to ask him.
BUT FREEMAN ASKED FIRST, IN EARLY 2016, WHEN HE SAW THEN-CANDIDATE DONALD TRUMP ON TV.
Donald Trump / -R- Presidential Candidate:
Jon Freeman: Terrifying. You go through life, and then everything's good. And you realize one person can yank everything you have away from you.
SO THEY GOT MARRIED IN MARCH BEFORE THE ELECTION. FREEMAN SAYS THEY WOULD HAVE GOTTEN MARRIED SOON ANYWAY.
Jon Freeman: The only difference is, we probably would have had a bigger wedding.
THEY SOUGHT OUT IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY RINA GANDHI WHO TOLD THEM CRIBAS' PROCESS TO CITIZENSHIP WOULD BE COMPLICATED.
Rina Gandi / Immigration Attorney: It's not easy and it's not cheap.
THE PIECES DID FALL INTO PLACE FOR FREEMAN AND CRIBAS.
BUT THAT MIGHT NOT BE THE CASE FOR OTHERS. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU HAVE AN ACTIVE DEPORTATION PROCEEDING, OR IF YOU LEFT AND RE-ENTERED THE U-S WITHOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
Rina Gandi / Immigration Attorney: You've committed a crime, or maybe you filled out an I-9 wrong and you checked that you were a U.S. citizen, marrying a U.S. citizen isn't going to help you.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE AND MARRY A CITIZEN, THE PROCESS TO LEGAL STATUS WILL LIKELY INVOLVE A TRIP TO THE DACA HOLDER'S COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, AT LEAST FOR AN INTERVIEW.
FOR FREEMAN AND CRIBAS, THEY'RE NOW WAITING ON THE NEXT STEP, THE ARRIVAL OF CRIBAS' GREEN CARD, SOME TWO YEARS AFTER THEIR WEDDING. THAT MIGHT GIVE THEM REASON TO THROW THAT BIG PARTY THEY NEVER GOT.
Jon Freeman: Make it a double party. a wedding and a green card party.
IN WASHINGTON, I'M NATASHA CHEN.
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Footage Information
Source | CNN Collection |
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Link | View details on CNN Collection site |
Title | FROM DACA TO "I DO" |
Date | 01-12-2018 |
Description | --SUPERS-- :07-:13 Jon Freeman/Freddy Cribas :16-:19 Jon Freeman/Freddy Cribas :20-:23 Freddy Cribas DACA Recipient :29-:38 August 20, 2015 Donald Trump (R) Presidential Candidate :40-:49 Jon Freeman Spouse of DACA Recipient :51-:54 Jon Freeman/Freddy Cribas 1:19-1:27 Rina Gandi Immigration Attorney 1:45-1:47 Jon Freeman/Freddy Cribas --LEAD IN-- Congress is negotiating a deal to keep nearly 700 thousand DACA recipients in the U.S. But some who have the option -- are wondering if marriage to a U.S. citizen might bring a more immediate solution. Natasha Chen found a couple in their early 20s who tied the knot sooner than originally planned, because of Donald Trump's stump speeches during the campaign. --REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS-- FREDDY CRIBAS' PARENTS BROUGHT HIM TO THE U.S. FROM HONDURAS WHEN HE WAS 11. Freddy Cribas: To me, it was just an adventure. AT AGE 18, HE WAS APPROVED FOR DACA -- DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS. HE'D ALREADY MET JON FREEMAN ONLINE. Jon Freeman: We've kind of always known. KNOWN THEY'D GET MARRIED ONE DAY. Freddy Cribas: We're going to have this many kids, or this many cats and pets. And I always thought I would be the one to ask him. BUT FREEMAN ASKED FIRST, IN EARLY 2016, WHEN HE SAW THEN-CANDIDATE DONALD TRUMP ON TV. Donald Trump / -R- Presidential Candidate: Jon Freeman: Terrifying. You go through life, and then everything's good. And you realize one person can yank everything you have away from you. SO THEY GOT MARRIED IN MARCH BEFORE THE ELECTION. FREEMAN SAYS THEY WOULD HAVE GOTTEN MARRIED SOON ANYWAY. Jon Freeman: The only difference is, we probably would have had a bigger wedding. THEY SOUGHT OUT IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY RINA GANDHI WHO TOLD THEM CRIBAS' PROCESS TO CITIZENSHIP WOULD BE COMPLICATED. Rina Gandi / Immigration Attorney: It's not easy and it's not cheap. THE PIECES DID FALL INTO PLACE FOR FREEMAN AND CRIBAS. BUT THAT MIGHT NOT BE THE CASE FOR OTHERS. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU HAVE AN ACTIVE DEPORTATION PROCEEDING, OR IF YOU LEFT AND RE-ENTERED THE U-S WITHOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. Rina Gandi / Immigration Attorney: You've committed a crime, or maybe you filled out an I-9 wrong and you checked that you were a U.S. citizen, marrying a U.S. citizen isn't going to help you. FOR THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE AND MARRY A CITIZEN, THE PROCESS TO LEGAL STATUS WILL LIKELY INVOLVE A TRIP TO THE DACA HOLDER'S COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, AT LEAST FOR AN INTERVIEW. FOR FREEMAN AND CRIBAS, THEY'RE NOW WAITING ON THE NEXT STEP, THE ARRIVAL OF CRIBAS' GREEN CARD, SOME TWO YEARS AFTER THEIR WEDDING. THAT MIGHT GIVE THEM REASON TO THROW THAT BIG PARTY THEY NEVER GOT. Jon Freeman: Make it a double party. a wedding and a green card party. IN WASHINGTON, I'M NATASHA CHEN. -----END-----CNN.SCRIPT----- --KEYWORD TAGS-- |
Class | Editorial |
Rights | Rights Managed |
Length | 00:01:57 |
Frame Rate | 29.97 fps |
Format | High Definition |
Synopsis | Natasha Chen found a couple who married earlier than planned. One is a DACA recipient. |
CNN ID | 41850036 |
Name | 370CFEG_SV2UXRKB2 |