The Sanchez Family
On March 21, 2012, my Mother and I were on our way home from work. At a stop sign my mom waited for her turn. We had traveled about half a mile after the stop sign when we realized that we were being...
View ArticleThe Long Line You Have to Wait In
I have been waiting in line for 17 years to get my green card. I came to the USA when I was 17 after I finished high school. I then went to college to get my Science Degree in Banking and Finance but...
View ArticleDay 19: Erik’s Story
I grew up in Yuma, Arizona with both his parents and siblings. My mother is from Frezno, CA and my father is from Michoacan, Mexico. My father crossed the border without papers when he was very young...
View ArticleMy Immigrant Life
I have been here since I was 9 months old and ever since it has been a constant struggle! I want to say that my parents are part of the millions of hard working immigrants. I have struggled a lot in...
View ArticleLife Without My Wife and Baby Girl
My name is Daniel Grijalva. I am a U.S. citizen. On a mid-summer day in June I met who would soon be the love of my life, Araceli. We dated for a few months then I fell deeply in love. On December 5,...
View ArticleDay 17: Sidney’s Story
My brother was deported in 2010 while driving home from work. When the officer pulled him over my brother was honest with him and was going to just give him a ticket. Then a Mexican officer came and...
View ArticleDay 15: Luis’s Story
I am 13 years old and last year my father was deported. My mom was recently in the hospital and my dad was the only one pausing the bills. I do not know the reason my dad stopped and arrested. The...
View ArticleDay 14: Juan’s Story
My name is Juan. When I was young he was in prison and he came out when I was eight years old. I went to go see him and I didn’t even recognize him. I gave him a big hug when I met him and my mom told...
View ArticleI Just Dreamed of Being a Dad!
I met my husband in 1998 in Phoenix, AZ when I was 21. When I first moved to Phoenix I didn’t know anybody and I ended up in a bad neighborhood surrounded by bad situations. Then this kind and ethical...
View ArticleWe want to serve our country
Last year I canvassed my neighborhood every single day, even when it was 100 degree weather. I did this because I wanted to make sure that my community registered to vote and showed up to the polls. I...
View ArticleRosario’s Story
I am a US citizen, I have been married for 7 years and have 3 US citizen kids.. My husband was deported in April 2012. He was in the detention facility for 8 months but I couldn’t really help him...
View ArticleEunice’s Story
To whom it may concern, I am a born U.S citizen, I met my husband in Phoenix, AZ ten years ago. He was in the states illegaly. We did live in Phoenix peacefully at one point but with sheriff Joe Arpaio...
View ArticleBrian’s Story
My name is Bryan Sanchez and I’m from Phoenix, Arizona. The reason that brings me to Washington, DC is for the immigration reform because families are getting separated and many kids are getting sent...
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