The Bridge Project

“First, Trump came after Mexicans, calling them criminals,
But I stayed silent, because I’m not Mexican.

Then they came after Haitians, spreading cruel lies,
But I said nothing, because I’m not Haitian.

Then they dissed Puerto Ricans, saying their home is a trash island,
But I held my tongue, because I’m not Puerto Rican.

Then they came after me, for daring to speak out, they called me the enemy from within,
And I found myself alone, with no one left to stand beside me.”

You may think none of this affects you. Maybe you only care about the economy. But if you care about your family, our country, and our communities, think twice before voting for Trump. Don’t wait to see if his words are just jokes or campaign talk.

We all know deep down that this way of speaking and treating others is wrong. Don’t give them a pass. They will use your vote to justify their behavior & words.

Stand for us the way we would stand for you. - Gaby Pacheco, a proud new American.

PSA for DACA Folks:

1. Breathe.
2. Check your EAD right now and see when it expires.
3. Use the DACA calculator to find out when you need to renew. Too many of you aren’t renewing on time! 👀 Don’t call me when your DACA expires because you didn’t submit 150 days before your deadline. 😒 Okay, I love you and will be disappointed, but please do call me if it happens. https://www.nilc.org/resources/dacarenewalcalculator/
4. There’s literally nothing stopping you from renewing. Need money for the DACA fee? Tons of organizations offer grants, there are loan programs, and DACA clinics are still happening.
5. Check if you qualify for an H1-B. Again, no excuses—there’s plenty of information out there. The first FULLY UNDOCUMENTED person just got back with his D-3 approved and H1-B. Yeah, that guy had the guts to travel outside the US. He Of course worked with an amazing attorney and we were part of his team BUT Yeah, in a couple of years this person will have a green card! https://danielapierrebravo.substack.com/p/new-immigration-policy-provides-pathway?utm_campaign=post

DACA will end. Period.

You need to start working on your Plan B.

I hate that I have to say this, but even though this is hard, it’s going to be much harder without status. So, look for resources, get informed, and ask for help. Don’t be like that guy in the fable, sitting in a boat, praying for help, only to ask God angrily why He didn’t save him—when He sent help all along.

DACA Renewal Calculator - National Immigration Law Center Use our DACA renewal calculator to determine the best time to submit your DACA renewal application to USCIS.