From Hope to Citizenship: Marina’s Story of Gratitude and Pride
- Lyda Ngin
- 10 hours ago
- 1 min read
For Marina, becoming a U.S. citizen at 66 was a dream decades in the making. Originally from El Salvador, she came to the United States years ago to join her husband, who had immigrated before her. After years of building a life here, she finally achieved one of her greatest goals -becoming an American citizen.
With assistance from Justice for all Immigrants (JFAI), Marina received support to complete her citizenship application. We guided her through each step, making the process simple and stress-free.
“I feel proud to say that I’m American,” Marina shared. “It’s something I always dreamed of. I’m very grateful that I was able to accomplish this and that I received help along the way.”
Now a U.S. citizen, Marina looks forward to using her voice at the ballot box. “Whenever I can vote, I will go out and vote,” she said with a smile.
Marina feels deep gratitude for the community support that helped her reach this milestone. She believes free legal services like those offered by JFAI are essential for others navigating the same path.
For Marina, citizenship isn’t just a piece of paper. It’s a symbol of belonging, pride, and possibility.
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