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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…

Leap of Faith: Cinthya’s Story

Taking a leap of faith, Cinthya got married and moved to the United States. With IIBA’s support, she became a permanent resident in 2003. Two decades later, Cinthya again turned to IIBA for legal help to obtain citizenship, in hopes of giving back to her adopted community in Redwood City.

Finding Home: Leska’s Story

After surviving a tragic accident, Leska left Ukraine and found home and community in the Bay Area. She worked with IIBA’s Redwood City team to achieve her dream of becoming a U.S. citizen. Now, Leska hopes to coach and inspire others with the invaluable lessons from her own immigration journey.

Roots of Love: Eric & Patricia’s Story

Before they met in 2015, Eric and Patricia each had complicated relationships with the U.S. immigration system. After falling in love and getting married, the couple would again have to navigate the complex system to prove their love to immigration officials.

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