From Caracas to Sydney: Erika Romero on Immigration and Identity

Erika Romero moved from Venezuela to Australia in 2010, planning to stay just one year to earn her master’s degree. But when returning home no longer felt like an option, she decided to build a life in a new country.In this episode, Erika talks about navigating visa uncertainty, landing a life-changing job, and slowly coming to see Australia as home. We talk about work culture, identity, accents, and living far from family. Over a decade later, she’s a citizen with strong roots in both countries.