“ Even if she graduates with the highest honors from Harvard, as she did from Carl Schurz High School, she may never become the lawyer she wishes to be without the possibility of getting a job permit.
“I worry that my degree won’t be worth it,” Peña said.
Peña’s struggle casts a spotlight on the harsh realities faced by young undocumented immigrants in the United States and their parents. Without a job permit, her future and career dreams are threatened by bureaucratic red tape and political gridlock. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, advocates say her story serves as a beacon of hope for many, illuminating the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform beyond temporary relief programs for recent asylum-seekers.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/16/she-may-have-a-full-ride-to-harvard-but-as-an-undocumented-immigrant-without-a-job-permit-her-future-is-uncertain/
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