Immigrant Stories

Socorro Hernandez is originally from Zacatecas, Mexico and moved to the U.S. in 1995. When she heard about BIIN’s citizenship classes through a local newspaper, La Voz, she immediately signed up. She completed the 10 week course in April and feels prepared for the naturalization exam that she plans to take Read more…

Maria Villanueva immigrated to the U.S. from Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico because “it is the country of opportunity”. Her hope is to provide a better life for her children. Independence Day is her favorite holiday because it celebrates liberty and freedom. She is working hard to become a Citizen of the Read more…