@gearmom On June 2012 Obama introduced DACA(Dream Deferred Act) which would grant young immigrants legal status and the ability to apply for a SSN, get a work permit and even receive instate tuition for those who met the following criteria ; Came to the US before their 16th birthday (I came in when I was 14), have received or are working towards their HS diploma( I was still in HS) and have continuously resided in the US for 5 years or more as of June 2012( On June 2012 I was only here for 3 years, therefore I didn’t meet the requirements). Failing to meet the requirements I’m unable to apply for a work permit. Thank you for replying.