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Every immigrant in United States has rights
By Elizabeth Silva-Shafik
I am a Mexican mother of two married to an Egyptian. I always had a dream to vote. I love been an American.
I think it is our responsibility to learn American laws. Unfortunately, I learned it the hard way.
I had a bad experience that lead to my husband to an almost deportation situation. I am fighting to keep
our family here, in the United States, as I would not like to live in Egypt. I am an outgoing go-for-it girl.
I am very independent, love my freedom and like the type of life we have created for ourselves in the past seven years in
this country.
I have started organizing a meeting with a lawyer for educating the Hispanic community, here in Oklahoma City.
I am very proud to tell you that I am spearheading the efforts. I love helping people. I would love to
help much more, but I am not God and there is only so much I can do. Inspite of God's grace, it depends on
us where we are heading.
I had my first meeting last month, and was surprised to see a large number of people attend it. I was
satisfied with the results. We helped about 300 people, not counting the ones that had to be sent home due to
the limited space. I am looking for a bigger place for our next meeting. In the meeting, the professional lawyer
takes time to educate immigrants about the new 245(i) law as well as answer questions people have, at no cost.
I think that every immigrant that comes to the Unites States has rights, but is just not aware of it. It is our
responsibility, as immigrants to learn them and protect ourselves. It is also our responsibility of not getting
into trouble. Be a family, share your ideas and be a good influence on America. After all, we come here to be better;
lets make America better. Let us help each rather than putting each other down.
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You can contact Ms. Silva-Shafik by email at OK245iMeeting@aol.com
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