Monday, July 05, 2010

Immigration: DSU student wants to see bigger push for reform

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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