Undocumented youth who have been called DREAMERS have witnessed an average jump of about 45 percent in their salaries ever since President Obama granted them the authority, albeit temporarily to stay in the United States and work there, according to a recent report released.

DREAMERS were brought to the United States as children by their parents. Before the program they were earning an average of $11.92 – after the program started they are now earning $17.29, according to the report.

The report’s objective was to measure economic and educational effects of the DACA program, which has enabled nearly 0.6 million undocumented immigrants who came to the U S before they turned 16 to stay and work legally for at least 2 years, with the capability of renewal, if needed.

The report found that drivers licenses had been received by 89 percent of DACA recipients and the first car had been bought by 21 per cent of them. Plus more than 90 percent of those still in school said they had “pursued educational opportunities they previously could not.”

The survey found that 76 percent of DACA recipients were employed, while 20 percent were in school and not working. Forty-five percent were working and in school. Of those who were working, 69 percent said they had better pay after gaining coverage from the program and 54 percent said they had better working conditions.

The higher wages mean more tax revenue and economic growth, suggesting that the program benefits the economy, the researchers stated.