Category Archives: International
Deferred Action Intake-Day pt. 2
So far I have completed six deferred action applications, which I think will beat my record of ten because there are four hours left before the intake is over. Today is going a bit slow, but I think it will pick up around two or three o’clock. I’m excited! These DREAMers are taking the next step towards the rest of their lives. I wonder how many applications will be completed today? So far we have complete 370 applications over the last two intake-days, however, there are only three of us filling out the applications today. Nevertheless, we’re getting things done and it feels great! If you qualify for deferred action please do not wait to apply. Go to the next intake-day near you or hire a lawyer. Visit www.iuya.org if you live in Indiana for more information.
Related articles
- Deferred Action Intake-Day (collegemindset.wordpress.com)
- Updated FAQs on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (dreamerlaw.com)
- Pace of DACA Approvals Quickens, but Will it be Fast Enough? (sinelson.typepad.com)
- Immigrants Benefiting from Deferred Action Keep an Eye on Election (wnyc.org)
- Romney Would not Grant NEW Deferred Action Applications (dreamerlaw.com)
- Young immigrant gets his chance to work (mysanantonio.com)
- Immigrants Benefiting from Deferred Action Keep an Eye on Election (wnyc.org)
- Romney Would not Grant NEW Deferred Action Applications (dreamerlaw.com)
- Young immigrant gets his chance to work (mysanantonio.com)
Deferred Action Intake-Day
Today I’m volunteering with the Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance (IUYA) again. We will be helping people apply for deferred action. Last time we were able to complete 70 applications. It feels great to know I’m making a difference in these young people’s lives.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
If you are an undocumented student currently residing in Indiana, you may be eligible for a $500 scholarship. Visit iuya.org for more information.
Related articles
- Immigrants Benefiting from Deferred Action Keep an Eye on Election (wnyc.org)
- DREAMers Finding New Confidence Since Obama’s Deferred Action Announcement (hispanicallyspeakingnews.com)
- Young immigrant gets his chance to work (mysanantonio.com)
- Immigration Lawyers: Great Interest in Deferred Action, But Uncertainty Lurks (legaltimes.typepad.com)
Cuban Immigration
The actual PowerPoint is much cooler! It was decorated with cool animations and transitions. Just click the link below to see it =D
Benefits of Immigration
Many people have the idea that immigration is a bad thing, whether it’s illegal or not, but the truth is, immigration is generally good. People probably believe that it is bad because they don’t quite understand what comes out of it. Here are a few facts concerning immigration:
President Obama Signs Executive Order for DREAMers
It’s TIME to make this DREAM a reality!
Mark your calenders because history has been made! How does it feel to be a part of such a great advancement?
Yesterday marked the first day of Deferred Action, which prevents DREAMers from being deported. President Obama signed it after a series of hunger strikes & protests began in his campaign offices. This is what happens when DREAMers stick together; They can achieve anything.
My Pageant Speech- Education, Not Deportation
Every year, thousands of immigrants graduate high school with the hopes of furthering their education. Every year, thousands of immigrants are unable to go to college because they are undocumented. Each of those immigrants has a dream.
Why You Should Study Abroad
The traditional classroom setting can’t even begin to compare to the experience of studying abroad. It just isn’t the same. It doesn’t matter how much time you put into learning a language. What matters is what you get out of it and this is where immersion comes to play.
It is said that it takes 10,000 hours to master something so with that being said, by studying a language for an hour every day for five years you would have obtained 1,825 hours of knowledge. It would take you almost 28 years to master something that you can learn within a month of immersion.
10 Most Beautiful Cities that I’ve Never Seen
There are so many beautiful cities that I’ve never had the opportunity to visit. I can only admire them through photos, which is exactly what I’m going to do in this post. Here is a list of the most beautiful cities that I’ve never seen (in no particular order):
1) Tokyo, Japan
The neon lights and unique, winding highways easily make Tokyo number 1 on my list. It’s so high-tech and super cool!
2) Hawaii, US
I know it doesn’t count as a city, but the whole island is beautiful. Its glistening oceans, scenic forests, and picturesque volcanoes create a relaxing atmosphere about the whole island. I would love to surf the waves in Hawaii!
3) Italy
Italy is easily one of the most beautiful countries that I’ve never seen. I had a tough time choosing between cities, so I chose three.
Rome for its colosseums
Florence for its art
And Venice for its canals
4) Moscow, Russia
If You’re Having Thoughts of Suicide
You feel alone. Like you have no where to go, and no one to turn to. You scream, but no one hears you. You run, but no one sees you. You feel completely and utterly alone. You just want it to be over, and it will be. You just have to hold on just a little while longer.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide you really should talk to someone about it. If you feel that you don’t have anyone that you can talk to, call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). They have counselors waiting for your call. They will listen to you. Just don’t give up.
I Won’t Stand for…
At some point we have all been wrongly judged or discriminated against. At some point we have all realized that it hurts. We don’t have to stand for the ignorance or the hate.
We are all people. We all smile when we’re happy and cry when we’re sad. We all tie our shoes. Why focus on our differences? No two people are exactly alike. It doesn’t matter if you’re black, white, blue, or yellow. It doesn’t matter if you’re Christian or Hindu. What matters is how we treat one another. No one and I mean no one deserves to be mistreated because of their ethnicity, beliefs, or sexuality.
We were all created as equals. To mistreat someone because of differences is to take away the rights that they so freely deserve. People have fought long and hard for what they have, for what they deserve. And people are still fighting for those rights today. To stand for nothing is to fall for anything, but I will not stand for injustice or intolerance.
Everyone deserves to be seen as equals. No one should be discriminated against or ousted just because they see things differently. I won’t stand for inequality or homophobia. Who are you to say who someone’s heart belongs to?
We are all people. We all inhabit the same earth and breathe the same air. I won’t stand for racism, violence, or religious intolerance. I can’t and I won’t do it. I won’t stand for hate.
What won’t you stand for?
