US launches sweeping immigration reform
US migrants say the change in immigration policy is a 'big win' for their community
Undocumented immigrants are applying for the temporary right to live and work openly in the US, as a sweeping immigration policy reform takes effect.
Up to 1.7 million people could be eligible for the programme, unveiled in June by President Barack Obama amid pressure from Hispanic voters.Republicans say Mr Obama has passed over Congress - and unemployed US citizens - with the programme.
The Latino vote could be important in November's presidential election.
Most of the estimated 11.5 million undocumented immigrants in the US are from Latin America.
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