Improve The Dream, founded in 2017, is a youth-led organization that supports, empowers, and advocates for young immigrants, who have grown up in the United States as child dependents of visa holders, through engagement, education, resources, and research. Due to various issues in the immigration system, we don't have a clear path to citizenship. According to Improve The Dream's survey of affected individuals, we were brought to the United States at an average age of 5 and have been here for an average of over 12 years. More than 99% of us pursue higher education and 87% are pursuing STEM and health care fields. We are advocating for change that permanently ends "aging-out" and provides a path to citizenship for every child who grows up in the United States, regardless of status.

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Vision: Everyone who grows up in the United States has a clear opportunity to become an American citizen, pursue their passions, and fully contribute to our country.

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Mission: We strive to connect and strengthen a national community of young people to improve the journey in navigating the immigration system for themselves and their families, while advocating for a permanent end to aging-out policies.