Young Immigrants Share Their Stories

Marie's Story

Nineteen-year-old Marie Gonzalez emigrated from Costa Rica with her parents when she was only five. They settled in Misouri, worked hard, paid taxes, and became active members of their community. Tragically, Marie's parents were deported in July of 2005.

William's Story

William is an undocumented college student studying industrial organizational psychology. He is working to pass the DREAM act so that other students like him can acheive their potential.

Byron's Story

Byron, a young immigrant, works on the DREAM act so that young people will be measured by their achievements and ability, not their immigration status.

Connie's Story

Connie Yoon, an undocumented teenager in the United States with a 4.0 grade point average, works 12 hours a day as a waitress because she does not qualify for financial aid or loans for college.

Deysi's Story

Deysi, an undocumented teenager, cannot continue her education because of her immigration status.

Yunuen's Story

Yunuen, an undocumented student, cannot apply for education grants, loans, or work despite his outstanding academic record.

Jimmy's Story

Jimmy, and active member of the local community and student at a four-year college, must pay out-of-state tuition rates in his own state and is barred from having a drivers license because of his immigration status.

Mario's Story

Mario, an honors student in high school, faces deportation back to Guatemala.

Nienke's Story

Nienke, a college student, waited 13 years to get his application for permanent residency approved.

Gabby's Story

Gabby, a community college student, cannot drive, open a bank account, get an identification card or work at certain jobs because of her immigration status.

Gabby's Story

Gabby, a student at a community college, cannot attend a four-year college because her immigration status does not allow her to take advantage of in-state tuition.

Gabriela's Story

Gabriela, currently a senior in college, was unable to join the Navy despite the fact that she was the highest ranked among 500 cadets in the local Navy ROTC program.

Fermin's Story

Fermin, an undocumented student who plans to attend California State University, cannot get a job, cannot get a license, and is ineligible for financial aid for college despite his excellent academic record.

Miriam's Story

Miriam, a US resident, supports passage of the DREAM act so that undocumented teenagers cam pursue a college education.

Laura's Story

Laura, student at a community college, wants to become a doctor, but faces numerous obstacles because of her immigration status.

Angelito's Story

Angelito, an undocumented student studying systems engineering in college, has organized marches, rallies, and lobbying activities in support of the DREAM Act.