Families separated by miles, years and immigration laws

This is a good example of why we need immigration reform, it is long overdue. The reason many people come here illegally is that they get tired of waiting. - - Donna Poisl

Immigration rules for close relatives to be re-examined By Antonio Olivo, Tribune reporter

When Peter Aldeza first arrived in Illinois from the Philippines, he filed U.S. Immigration paperwork to allow his older brother and sister to join him. That was 26 years ago.

Just last month, his sister, Sionie Sales, finally arrived to live in the U.S., in what has been a bittersweet reunion of once-close siblings now trying to become reacquainted. She was an exuberant 26-year-old when he left home. She is a grandmother now.
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