sramirez0131 0 Posted January 19, 2013 Hello everyone!! My name is Sara Ramirez, I was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco. My parents brought me to the US when I was 7 yrs old. We lived in Downey, California for about one year then moved to Central Oregon when was 8 yrs old. In 2006 I graduated from High School and this when the roller coaster ride started for me. I had no drivers license, and no ssn...I just had a pocket full of dreams and hopes. I was able to attend a community college for several yrs; however, without financial aid I was only taking one or two classes a term. In 2008 I started volunteering for CAUSA its a non-profit group it advocates for immigrant families here in Oregon. I went to my first May Day rally in 2010 and I loved it!! I kept being active in my Community by sharing my struggles as young undocumented immigrant. Then BOOM...in June 15, 2012 Obama announces DACA!! At first I thought it was too good to be true! But three months later USCIS releases applications to for DACA and the work permit. On August 15, 2012 Causa choose 10 active volunteers in Oregon, to help them process their application with free legal advice. ( I was one of the 10!! ) =D Anyways, here is the article link if wish to read more about it! http://www.oregonlive.com/aloha/index.ssf/2012/12/illegal_immigrants_in_oregon_g.html Wish you all the best! Sara ♥ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawf 336 Posted January 19, 2013 Welcome aboard Sara and thank you for sharing part of your story and contribution. May I know if you have applied already?, when you sent your documents, have you had the bios appointment yet? Make a timeline in your signature if you would like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sramirez0131 0 Posted January 19, 2013 Hey, I am still trying to figure out how to use this blog...lol Your looks fancy...!! I did apply my bios were on Nov. 28th and my consideration for DACA got approved on Jan 15th...Still waiting for my work permit to get approved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawf 336 Posted January 19, 2013 Oh so you're one of the few people that got the DACA Approved, but are still waiting for the EAD Approval. They should process both at the same time. Which center was yours sent to? 1 sramirez0131 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splif0clock 89 Posted January 20, 2013 Hey, I am still trying to figure out how to use this blog...lol Your looks fancy...!! I did apply my bios were on Nov. 28th and my consideration for DACA got approved on Jan 15th...Still waiting for my work permit to get approved Welcome to the forum sara. Congrats on your approval and Don't worry,once your DACA gets approved, your I-765 would follow in 3-5 business days. G'luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadrunner11 167 Posted January 20, 2013 Hey there! Welcome aboard and I am glad Oregon has a immigrant support groups. Congratulations on your approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sramirez0131 0 Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks you guys!! Yeah I am still waiting for my permit to get approved...I agree they should processes them both at the same time!! but, oh well! I am happy my DACA got approved!! =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayhOR24 58 Posted January 21, 2013 Welcome Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoseG 383 Posted January 21, 2013 Welcome to the forums. I'm also from Guadalajara, Jalisco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sramirez0131 0 Posted January 24, 2013 Cool!! There is not a whole a lot of people from Guadalajara over here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
