Beatriz moved to the United States with her family when she was 3 years
old. And while she wasn't born here, she told me: ``Today, I couldn't
even tell you what my homeland looks like, Congressman.''
A good student, Beatriz earned good grades to get into college, but
would not be able to afford it, except that she received financial aid
from the State because she is ineligible from the Federal Government. But her life was changed when she applied for DACA in high school. Beatriz was able to attend Cal State San Bernardino with the help of
financial aid and is now on her way to becoming the first in her family
to earn a college degree. She said it is the most exciting experience to make progress and
contribute to the economy.