Just days before he arrives in Boulder to talk to undergraduate students, President Obama, has his uncle clearly on his mind. Like so many of us, Obama struggles with the possibility of one of his own family members being deported based on his immigration status in this country.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released their April 2012 report on the demographics of legal immigrants that have a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) or “Green Card.” According to the report:

 “LPRs may live and work permanently anywhere in the United States, own property, and attend public schools, colleges, and universities. They may also join certain branches of the Armed Force and apply to become U.S. citizens if they meet certain eligibility requirements.”