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StoryCorps Shorts: A Mother's Promise

Maria Rivas and her daughter prepare for her to lose her legal immigration status.

08/15/2019 | Expires 10/01/2028

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StoryCorps Shorts: A Mother's Promise

Special | 2m 54sVideo has Closed Captions

Maria Rivas and her daughter prepare for her to lose her legal immigration status.

Maria Rivas and her teenage daughter, Emily, are preparing for the possibility of Maria returning to El Salvador if she loses her Temporary Protected Status to live and work legally in the U.S. Maria reminds her daughter of the promise she made to her.

08/15/2019 | Expires 10/01/2028

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StoryCorps Shorts: A Mother's Promise

Special | 2m 54sVideo has Closed Captions

Maria Rivas and her teenage daughter, Emily, are preparing for the possibility of Maria returning to El Salvador if she loses her Temporary Protected Status to live and work legally in the U.S. Maria reminds her daughter of the promise she made to her.

08/15/2019 | Expires 10/01/2028

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