Story Type: Immigrant Family Story

Immigrant Family Story

A person comforts a distressed teenager, who is sitting with their hand covering their face. The scene takes place indoors near a window with wooden blinds.

Maria and her husband built a life in California after crossing from Mexico, raising two children — one of them, Diego, is a DACA recipient. He dreams of becoming a teacher but can’t leave the U.S. without risking everything. Maria’s immigration status has expired, so she can’t visit her dying mother in Mexico. Their family […]