This university student is here on a temporary visa and never knows how often it will be renewed. She understands the need for immigration reform. - - Donna Poisl
Yatta Kiazolu, 19, of Smyrna: She is working toward permanent residence
BY ESTEBAN PARRA • THE NEWS JOURNAL
To 19-year-old Yatta Kiazolu, becoming a U.S. citizen "seems like the next step."
Born in Botswana, Kiazolu was brought to this country when she was 6 and now lives in Smyrna.
She remembers some of the differences she encountered when she arrived, including the basin being called a "sink" and the word for "chiclets" becoming "gum." But the biggest difference was having the toilet in the same room as the shower.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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