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Why we care about immigration.

At Wise, we believe money should travel more freely for everyone, so that people can live, work, and connect around the world. That's why, in celebration of International Migrants Day, we're asking our customers to explain what immigration means to them. We want to call attention to immigrant communities and remind people that everyone has the right to feel at home in America.

Why we care about immigration.

"I have to get out of this country if I want to be free."

Achin's story

Achin left India in 2014. He couldn't be free there because of his sexuality. He's seeking a fuller life in the US.

"I have to get out of this country if I want to be free."

"I didn't know if I was going to see my dad again."

Sal's story

Sal left Italy for America in 1966. He was one of the last to go by ship. His lasting memory is of his dad waving goodbye on the pier.

"I didn't know if I was going to see my dad again."

"Am I being ungrateful right now?"

Horacio's story

Horacio left Mexico for the US in 2014. He came here for love. He remains torn about leaving his family.

"Am I being ungrateful right now?"

"From a medieval town to futuristic New York."

Maciek's story

Maciek left Poland in 1988. He moved for his love of the English language. He stayed for his love of New York.

"From a medieval town to futuristic New York."

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