Steve Li's parents brought him to the United States when he was 11. Steve is a student at the City College of San Francisco, where he is majoring in nursing and is a leader in student government.

In a letter to Senator Durbin, Steve wrote:

"My dream is to become a registered nurse at San Francisco General Hospital and to be a public health advocate. I want to be able to give back to my community by raising awareness about preventive care and other healthcare issues. I'm well on my way to achieving my dream. By passing the DREAM Act, I will be able to achieve these goals and contribute to the growing health care industry."

America needs more nurses with the talent of Steve Li. In fact, the United States imports thousands of foreign nurses every year because we have such a large nursing shortage.

Unfortunately, Steve is in deportation proceedings. His case is especially complicated because - while his parents are Chinese - he was born in Peru. So he would be deported back to Peru, where he knows no one and has no family members.

To learn more about the DREAM Act and how you can help support it, click HERE.