The Story of Domonick: A Young Immigrants Journey to Rise Above His Status

Domonick's journey is characterized by his determination. He moved from the Caribbean to Miami as a child and grew up undocumented, facing challenges such as academic difficulties, food insecurity, homelessness, and eviction.

Despite these obstacles, he earned degrees from Miami Dade College and FIU, received the Dream.US scholarship, mentored foster youth, and eventually relocated to Canada where he now works for a big accounting firm. Domonick's experiences highlight his resilience, vision, and resourcefulness.

This conversation covers his immigration experiences, college efforts, entrepreneurship, and his pursuit of permanent residency in Canada.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The reality of growing up undocumented in the U.S.
• How homelessness and family instability shaped Domonick’s mindset
• Navigating college with limited resources and using waivers/scholarships to survive
• Mentoring foster youth while facing personal challenges
• Starting over in Canada through networking and grit
• Tips for applying to the Express Entry immigration system
• Building a clothing brand that redefines the meaning of family
• The emotional toll of immigration and rebuilding one’s identity
• How failure in one country can lead to opportunity in another
• The value of persistence, networking, and self-worth

 

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·         YouTube Music  

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