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Jul 14, 2021 24 min

Geraldo from Brazil

from Immigrant Voices Podcast Project Hosted by Deborah

Out of economic need and a desire to improve his family’s lifestyle, Geraldo and his wife arrived in the United States with their youngest son and a ten-year visa. Despite his college education in law and experience in banking, Geraldo rolled up his sleeves to clean houses and restaurants. As the years passed, learning English became a driving force for Geraldo. When the visa expired, they risked uncertain immigrant status to continue their lives in the U.S. Thanks to today’s technology Geraldo and his wife connect daily with family members they left behind in Brazil. Still, it’s a connection that can never replace the too-long delayed joy of hugging the grandchildren he has never met. Determined to expand his world beyond the local Brazilian community, Geraldo founded a home maintenance, cleaning, and handyman LLC business. An established entrepreneur, Geraldo boasts over 25 clients, continually expanding his offerings while ever mindful to keep his work life and family life in balance.

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Out of economic need and a desire to improve his family’s lifestyle, Geraldo and his wife arrived in the United States with their youngest son and a ten-year visa. Despite his college education in law and experience in banking, Geraldo rolled up his sleeves to clean houses and restaurants. As the years passed, learning English became a driving force for Geraldo. When the visa expired, they risked uncertain immigrant status to continue their lives in the U.S. Thanks to today’s technology Geral...

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Geraldo from Brazil

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  1. 2:15 Coming to the States
  2. 4:59 Leaving Family
  3. 6:05 English as Obstacle
  4. 8:44 Finding Work
  5. 9:43 Missing Family
  6. 10:24 Growing a Business
  7. 11:15 A Good Customer
  8. 12:24 Pandemic P.O.V.
  9. 13:40 Advice from Living
  10. 15:29 Accomplishments
  11. 16:11 Future Dreams
  12. 17:17 My Son, the Dreamer
  13. 18:40 Driving License
  14. 19:49 Citizenship Path
  15. 21:05 Future Hopes
  16. 22:22 Wrapping Up

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