Congratulations to our client, Daniel* for becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident!
Daniel came to the United States to reunify with his brother and start a new life. In his home country of Guatemala, his family was so impoverished that Daniel had to begin working at the age of six. He also had to discontinue his schooling after the fourth grade because he could no longer afford to attend. Coming to the U.S. was his only hope for better opportunities.
“Now that I live in the United States, I feel very comfortable and happy,” he told our legal team soon after his arrival. “I have enough to eat.”
Our legal team has worked with Daniel for years, first helping him file for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, a legal protection for minors who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by their parents, then helping him apply for his Lawful Permanent Residency.
Finally, earlier this week, his green card arrived in the mail! He met with Yvonne Ruiz, Legal Assistant (featured here), and Amanda
Hammond, Staff Attorney, in our office to receive it.
“I was happy. Finally… after so long,” shared Daniel about finally holding his card in his hands. “It was something inexplicable.”
Now, Daniel says he “feels free” and looks forward to the future. He has always dreamt of being a police officer and is excited to finally be able to pursue that in the U.S.
Congratulations, Daniel! And thank you to our supporters who make these moments possible.
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