Immigrant Voices Archives | Immigration Institute of the Bay Area

I’M IIBA Stories: PAOLA

In the latest edition of I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area – we highlight the inspirational story of Paola. Part of IIBA’s network of pro bono attorneys, Paola assists with a range of removal defense matters, including pro se cases.…

I’M IIBA Stories: FABIOLA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area I’M IIBA campaign uplifts the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Fabiola. MEET FABIOLA I’M FABIOLA I was born in Jalisco, México, where I formed many beautiful memories during my childhood. One of my fondest…

Spotlight: Equal Justice Works Fellowship Builds Pathways to Safety for Immigrants

During her two-year Equal Justice Works Fellowship at IIBA, Jocelyn served more than 300 immigrants and family members and built a stronger Bay Area network of support for survivors of trafficking and other serious crimes. As the daughter of immigrant farmworkers, Jocelyn Gomez-Bal understood how immigrant workers can be vulnerable to exploitation and abuse—and how…

I’M IIBA Stories: EDGAR

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area I’M IIBA campaign uplifts the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Edgar. MEET EDGAR I’M EDGAR I was born in Oaxaca, México, in a small town called Santa María Tecomavaca. Some of my dearest memories…

I’M IIBA Stories: LAURA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Laura. MEET LAURA I’M LAURA I was born in Villavicencio, Colombia, in…

I’M IIBA Stories: BALA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Bala – a dedicated supporter of IIBA as well as current Vice…

I’M IIBA Stories: OLGA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Olga. This week we highlight the inspirational story of OLGA I’M OLGA…

I’M IIBA Stories: SHELLI

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants and advocates for immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of IIBA volunteer and Pro bono Attorney Shelli. I’M…

I’M IIBA Stories: LAURA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a new campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of IIBA Staff Attorney Laura. I’M LAURA My first ‘memory’ is of…

I’M IIBA Stories: Jorge

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a new campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Jorge I’M JORGE Some of my happiest memories are from Mexico…