Three years ago, my father sought asylum in the United States. He is an engineer and professor, but there are very few jobs in Haiti. Here he works in a laundry and goes to school at night. My mother and I have only been here for three months. America and my country have big differences, but I like this country because we can now help our family in Haiti by sending them money. For example, my grandmother, cousins and uncle. Thank you.

Jean Guirno Pierre, age 14