At the age of 3, Valentina came to the United States from Peru without any knowledge of her citizenship status. Valentina is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in computer science while working as a Data Systems Engineering intern. She explained that her parents lacked employment opportunities and financial stability in Peru. Valentina said that growing up, […]
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Isabela and her family came to the United States from Bolivia in 2006. She filed for DACA to be able to work and apply for a higher education. She graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with an associate degree in liberal arts and went on to get her bachelor’s degree in art history at George
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Silvia came to the United States from Bolivia in 2006 with her aunt and sister. She was eligible for the DACA program and utilized her work permit to create a better future for her family. She is currently working as a pre-k teacher at a child center while also continuing her studies. Silvia hopes to
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