Author: Oscar Romero
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Share Your Story
First, kudos to my great friend Eriana Gonzalez for this post’s featured image. I’ve dreamt that my blog could become more than just mine and host stories from around the US and maybe in the future around the globe. If you’re interested in being featured, please read on! Ways to contribute include writing a short blurb…
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Recursos en Español sobre COVID-19
Solicitar recursos financieros (Request financial resources): Ubicación Organización Enlace US Techqueria https://bit.ly/tq-fund-app US undocuscholars https://bit.ly/3aKwNm4 US Cosecha https://bit.ly/2wwdbmM US Mi Para Ti https://bit.ly/2Y8yuWS US Immigrant Neighbor Fund https://bit.ly/2Wcp5Mr North Carolina, US CWS Durham https://bit.ly/34dM8sN Solicitar recursos en especie (Request resources in kind): Ubicación Organización Enlace North Carolina, US Ministerio Episcopal para los Trabajadores del Campo…
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Why Haven’t I Applied for Citizenship Yet?
Intro Green Card Eligibility My Pathways to Citizenship Citizenship through Marriage to a US Citizen Citizenship through Military Service Thank You Intro UPDATE: Thanks to so many that have connected with me after sharing my Facebook post: My Harsh Reality and +700,000 Others. I want to give a shout out to Juan Zapata for sharing his…
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My Harsh Reality and +700,000 Others
I shared this first on Facebook and then Instagram. I wanted to put it on my blog site as well. Original Facebook Post tldr; A vote for Donald Trump is a vote against my future. Think of those in less fortunate circumstances and vote in their best interest, please. The attached image is my reality.…
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Your Vote, Your Voice
I’ve compiled information useful to voting. It has recently become a really important passion of mine. This is how change can happen. Do not lose faith and get those around you out to vote. These following tools is brought to you thanks to Vote.org. Share with friends freely! Please, visit Vote.org’s site directly for more…
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Leaving the Woodpile Higher Than You Found It
The idea of leaving the woodpile higher than you found it is a mantra I picked up working at my current company, Red Ventures. Essentially it means that when joining something you find ways to have an impact. I recently heard Mick Ebeling, founder of Not Impossible labs, say that if we can impact ONE…
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How Do I Deal With Racism?
I’ve thought about what to say in this post for a while now and I have to disclose that this is strictly how I have come to deal with racism and does not reflect at all how others may or may not deal with it. I do not represent the views of anybody else but…
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The Past pt. 3
This post will be a follow up to The Past pt. 2. Please, go read that before continuing on this post. My dad’s time as a contract field worker was extremely tough. There are a couple of things I didn’t include in the previous post that I wanted to bring up. My dad’s trips to the…
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What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)?
I realized that not all my visitors may be aware of what Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is and how it makes my specific story as an undocumented, “DACAmented” individual different from someone that is still fully undocumented. At the bottom of my explanation I will link some resources to further read on what…
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Finances As a DACA Individual
When it comes to finances as a DACA individual it is a very complicated topic. What banks will require US citizenship just to apply? What credit card should I apply for? How do I get a home, auto, or personal loan as a DACA individual? DISCLOSURE: I am not getting compensation in exchange of recommending…