Arrived
in summer 1990, one day after finishing my final test of Bachelor
in Accounting. I knew then I had to go somewhere for a better job
and opportunities. I considered myself a smart guy and I knew my way
around the big city and what I needed to do in order to blend in.
I went to college to learn the language and improve the accounting
skills that differed from those in Mexico. I had been working steadily,
yet always in the hiding, always fearful someone will find out my
real story, always afraid someone might run a background check on
me and find out I have been overstaying illegally for so many years.
I even lost my ability to drive as I could not longer renew the license
due to new regulations. I even had a romantic domestic partnership
that lasted 12 glorious years. I miss that relationship, but I know
the reality of being illegal played a small role in the break up.
It is hard to ask someone to carry the cross with you for a long time.
We still talk on the phone, always wishing well and hoping for a solution
in the government. Today I’m jobless, more concerned about the
future, praying for a compromise in congress, and hopeful a new company
will hire me soon based on my knowledge. But yet if I have to leave,
I will always say: it was worth it, every second in this beautiful
land of dreams.
J-E
Los Angeles, CA
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So
you have been here illegally since 1990,and all these years hiding
and fearing to be caught and deported. The only redeeming part of
your story is that you as opposite to many Mexican illegal aliens
in our Country today, have not committed violent crimes or dealt
in the drug traffic business. Had you done things right from the
beginning and entered our Country LEGALLY you would probably be
today a proud American Citizen not fearing deportation or jail.
Praying for a Compromise in Congress? That they pass a law giving
the coveted prize of Citizenship to millions of criminals that like
yourself crossed the border by the back door getting in front of
many more millions that wait patiently around the World for the
legal opportunity to become an American? I hope Congress does not
defraud the will of 85% of the population and do the right thing
for a change.
Idilio
M. Gonzalez
La Palma, California
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It
makes me feel good to see American commenters here with Hispanic
names standing up to pro-illegal immigrant propaganda. Thank you
Idilio. In my view, this website is a despicable attempt to blur
the distinction between legal and illegal immigration. As such is
anti-US sovereignty.
Mary
California, USA
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In
reference to the other comments here I' d just like to say, What
is wrong with you people? Regardless of where this person came from
he is entitled to a better life. Now sure there are steps to be
taken to get your life back on track just like every single one
of us natural born citizens need to do at times. Do not apply the
generalized view of criminals and drug dealers or your as guilty
of racism as much as the KKK is. Perhaps if situations were reversed
you would see things a different way.
Kapono
Maine
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Kapono,
how many people have you sponsored for citizenship? Walk the walk,
brother.
Maria
Phoenix, AZ
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