First person immigrant narrative

http://www.ilw.com/life/diary/Home.shtm


" What about the infants and children who are brought to the country by their parents. They did not come here on their own free will but of the will of their parents? I did not ask to come to this country -- my parents brought me here when I was less than two years old. I have never visited my birth country nor do I have any recollection of ever living there. Now I find out that the U.S., the place I consider home, doesn't consider me to be a citizen even though I attended local public schools, have worked since the age of 15, have always paid taxes, have a valid drivers license, established credit, bought two houses, and, yes, was even issued a voter's registration card and have been called for jury duty on a number of occasions. If I don't have a right to live here, where do I belong? "

This is a very personal account of a young adult, who was forced by his parents to immigrate to America. It sheds a negative light on America and it's issues with Immigration, as he faces alot of discrimination and racism. He doesn't feel like a citizen of America, even though he has been there for most his life, and has faced a series of problems to prove that he is infact an American citizen, since the age of two.

"On the other hand, I am treated and paid very well for my knowledge and skills because my employer considers me to be a U.S. citizen. This is a serious form of discrimination. You can be assured that I will compare future salary offers with salary offers in the past. Will there be a difference in salary offers as a result of my new immigration status being made public? I hope not, but I am a realist and expect that there will be a difference. "