"Gerardo" Three Generations of Love

A client who we will call Gerardo utilized our services to gain his U.S. citizenship in 2020. In 2021, he requested our aid again, this time for his aging parents. Gerardo is middle-aged with both adult and young children. Like many in the "sandwich generation" Gerardo is taking care of both children and aging parents. He is 1 of 7 children. Five of the 7 live in the United States. As their parents reach their upper 80s, Gerardo and his siblings want them to be able to remain in the United States in order to be with and care for them. Last week, we submitted the paperwork to request permanent residence for Gerardo's parents. Jonathan has also given Gerardo a consultation for options to bring his wife and youngest children to the U.S. In total, the IRC was able to help 3 generations in this family. We were able to strengthen our clients' ties to the U.S. along with their hope for family unity.