Life Before Immigrating Timeline

  • Born in a small village in China.

  • Started school at age six.

  • Stopped attending school at age 13.

  • Moved to Guangzhou.

  • Started first job at age 18 working at a restaurant.

  • Got married at age 27.

  • First application to immigrate approved.

  • Husband moves to Hong Kong.

  • Had my first child.

  • Moved back to Guangdong.

  • Moves to Hong Kong with my son.

  • Third eldest sister visits from the U.S.

  • Application to immigrate approved again.

  • Immigrates to the U.S. with my family.