AUSTIN, Texas -- When it comes to getting things done in Washington an all-or-nothing approach is dangerous.

“We are not willing to gamble our protected status by pushing for a clean DREAM Act,” says Dreamer Johana De Leon.

For hardline immigration advocates, a clean DREAM Act means full protections for immigrants brought here as kids—with zero concessions on matters of border security. But a new alliance, Dreamers for a Bipartisan Solution, say they're serious about working this out.

“So a bipartisan solution pretty much means that we acknowledge that a clean DREAM Act unfortunately, is not realistic in this political climate,” says De Leon, a member of the grassroots organization.

This group says in its recent visit to Washington D.C. lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have plenty of common ground.

“About 76% of the American people agree that we deserve a path to citizenship and both parties also agree, just because we can’t keep going with this cycle for having to renew our work permit every two years and putting our lives on hold,” she says.

A pathway to citizenship would be considered a major concession from Republicans which is why Johana says Democratic leaders ought to make concessions of their own.

“We were able to speak with Democrats and Republicans and they both acknowledge that border security will be a great concession to give to each side,” she says.

Such a concession would bring more Republicans to the table even those who have said a clean DREAM Act is non-negotiable.

“This includes border technology, more training for Customs and Border Protection, and money to keep the wall refurbished,” she says.

While hardliners are pushing for a DREAM Act before year’s end these moderates say pushing the timeline into the new year would be considered yet another concession by Democrats. One their group supports.

“It’s probably going to happen in 2018 and for us that’s why it’s important to start talking to our communities and let them know they can advocate for themselves and not let national organizations take over the narrative,” she says.

The group is planning another trip to the nation's capital in the coming weeks.