My immigration story

By nouabd1
  • The UN called my dad to tell him that we have approved to go to America, but my dad denied.

    The UN called my dad to tell him that we have approved to go to America, but my dad denied.

    Syria, Damascus
  • We applied for visa, because Syria wasn't a safe place to live in anymore.

    We applied for visa, because Syria wasn't a safe place to live in anymore.

    Syria, Damascus
  • we went to interview

    we went to interview

    Syria, Damascus
  • We went to get a medical test.

    We went to get a medical test.

    Syria, Damascus
  • Went to interview again

    Went to interview again

    Syria, Damascus
  • Waiting for the UN to call us back.

    Waiting for the UN to call us back.

    Syria, Damascus
  • Told relatives and friends.

    Told relatives and friends.

    Syria, Damascus
  • Went to another interview

    Went to another interview

    Syria, Damascus
  • Went to get a medical test.

    Went to get a medical test.

    Syria, Damascus
  • Still waiting

    Still waiting

    Syria, Damascus
  • we called the refugee but still not approved

    we called the refugee but still not approved

    Syria, Damascus
  • The refugee called us to tell us that we've approved to go to the U.S.

    The refugee called us to tell us that we've approved to go to the U.S.

    Syria, Damascus
  • went to Lebanon by a bus and then flew to Rome by an airplane.

    went to Lebanon by a bus and then flew to Rome by an airplane.

    Lebanon, and Rome.
  • Flew to the United States.

    Flew to the United States.

    Chicago, IL
  • We went to get all the papers needed from DMV.

    We went to get all the papers needed from DMV.

    Chicago, IL
  • Went to Niles North High School.

    Went to Niles North High School.

    Skokie, Chicago