Opinion | I Was an Undocumented Immigrant. I Beg You to See the Nuance in Our Stories.
Briefly

I had to leave the place I have called my home for over 30 years to find stable legal status in this country.
Immigration reform can seem impossible, with plans that simplify the reality of immigration, nonetheless the experiences of immigrants are complex.
Over time I learned the limitations of my status, initially learning it when I tried to get a driver's license.
The Dream Act has had at least 20 versions suggested in Congress, none of which have succeeded in becoming law.
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