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Ana Paula Albuquerque has moved to the U.S. two years ago from Brazil. As a foreign and student, she is straightly affected by Immigration policies and has had enough experiences on the subject to have an opinion formed regarding the issue.

Ruben, who is a curious person, has found really interesting how the immigration system of the United States works. As part of a family of immigrants and friend of multiple immigrants without any legal status; is currently affected for this change laws.

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