Abel B, 21, Phoenix, AZ, Born in Mexico City I know what it’s like to put myself at risk, to fight for something to improve my life and the lives of thousands of others, against overwhelming odds, and win. I was one of the plaintiffs in the case that got Arizona’s university system to offer … Continue reading
Edison S, 29, Saratoga Springs, Utah, Born in Ecuador No matter how much success I enjoy or education I attain, I always see myself as an immigrant, someone who is both proud of his roots and striving to prove his right to belong in America. As a clinical molecular biologist technologist, I examine human specimens … Continue reading
Jason H, 22, Long Beach, CA, Born in Mexico I’ve begun my degree in environmental engineering as I get on-the-job training at the L.A. County Sanitation District, where I’ve been employed for the past three years. It’s hard working full-time and going to school, but I have big plans. Thanks to DACA, I can build … Continue reading
Dan V, 26, Seattle, WA, Born in Mexico I’m just starting my career and believe that if I work hard, I’ll be successful. Now I put in 10-hour days in sales and marketing for an international car rental company. I have lived in the States more than half my life, long enough to believe that … Continue reading
Luis R, 28, Santa Ana, CA, Born in Celeya, Mexico When I came to the States with my brother, I was only 12. At that time, I had only one desire – to reunite with my parents who were already living here. I flew to Tijuana and my brother and I crossed the border in … Continue reading
Rosa H, 19, Tulsa, OK, Born in Mexico I was really lucky to attend a high school with a strong tradition of acceptance. Booker T. Washington High was one of the first to be integrated during the civil rights movement. Even though I didn’t have DACA when I graduated in 2014, counselors and teachers were … Continue reading
Italia G, 25, Riverside, CA, Born in Mexico I feel like I’m making a difference in my work at Mi Familia Vota. As a regional coordinator, I act as a community organizer to heighten civic engagement on a multitude of issues. In this election year, I’m focused on registering Latino voters and will help turn … Continue reading
Teresa C, 24, El Monte, CA, Born in Mexico I was only eight years old when I came to the United States. This is when my life changed forever. I honestly don’t know how it even happened, but after being denied our visas several times, my mom simply decided we were going to come to … Continue reading
Alma G, 28, Petaluma, CA, Born in Mexico City Family is everything to me so I’m fortunate in being surrounded by my parents, siblings, grandmother and uncles. Having such a close family has made me really appreciate my own family, now that I have a seven-year-old son, Jonatan. What worries me is that my parents … Continue reading
I came to the States as a three-month-old baby so this country is the only home I’ve ever known. I currently live with my parents as I continue my education. I have four brothers, three of them were born in the U.S., but I’m the first to go to college in my family. My dream … Continue reading