HelpingFamilies neighborhoods - LaCasa, Inc.

Immigration Counseling 5
New Residents Welcomed
and Connected to the Community.
Isrrael Mujica, a LaCasa
Homeownership Counselor, recently
attained his U.S. Citizenship.
Citizenship • Residency • Family Petitions
Albaro, a Permanent Resident, lived and worked in the US for
many years. He longed for his wife and children to join him in
the US. In 2004 LaCasa counselors filed family petitions to begin the
immigration process for his family. However, because of backlogs and
delays, Albaro was informed that it could take seven years for his family
to immigrate to the US. The only way to speed up the process would
be for Albaro to become a US Citizen. He decided to go through the
rigorous Naturalization process. In 2006 his hard work paid off; he
became a US Citizen. LaCasa counselors assisted Albaro in preparing
documents and forms for his family to immigrate. Finally, the family
was scheduled for the visa interview in January of 2009. Albaro’s wife,
Rosa, and four children were approved for visas and joined Albaro in
Goshen. It was a bittersweet moment for the family, though. During the
waiting period, Albaro’s son turned 21, too old to obtain a visa with the
others. He must wait 10-12 more years in Mexico before he can receive
the visa. The family is waiting for the day they will be complete.