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’re featuring Tim, an immigrant from Melbourne, Australia. I’M A CHEF Growing up I had an early…

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’re featuring Katerine, a graphic designer at IIBA I’M Katerine I was born and raised in a little town…

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’re featuring Elisa, a volunteer interpreter at IIBA I’M Elisa I’m originally from Mexico City. One of the happiest…

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 Valentina I’M VALENTINA One of my earliest memories is the Christmas morning I…

IIBA client and permanent resident Richard has long considered himself a citizen of the world. Born in the Caribbean island country of Trinidad and Tobago, he grew up in a multicultural community appreciating the many different races, ethnicities and religions of his neighbors. Richard’s own background is so diverse that he says it’s a “mix-up”…

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 Hugo I’M HUGO I was born in Peru where I lived until I…

As the U.S. heads into the final lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, longtime IIBA client and permanent resident Claudia has been working diligently behind the scenes to make sure voters in Alameda County have everything they need to make their voices heard. As an elections technician at the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, Claudia…

Jacqueline was born in Mexico and came to the United States when she was eight years old. Today she is one of more than half a million people protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which gives her temporary permission to live and work in the country she’s known most of her…

For Isaac, growing up undocumented meant living in constant fear. With IIBA’s legal and financial support, Isaac has been able to maintain his DACA status without paying exorbitant fees, giving him peace of mind to pursue better opportunities for his family.