My name is Nikita. I was born in Jamaica. My grand aunt, which was my caregiver from birth, passed away when i was fifteen years old.
I am now eighteen years of age and adopted by my aunt and uncle. My current family has a strong military base here in the US and after i graduated from high school, i wanted the chance to do the same.
We tried countless attempts for my status to be changed but the letters always came back negative. I was told recently that if i do join the Military, it could help with my status and i thought it could be a good way to work for the opportunity to be here. But after talking to a recruiter, he said it does not work like that anymore.
I started this petition for the chance to hopefully get a waiver so i could join the Air Force.
Please sign this petition and pass it on to everyone you know.
Reaching this point has been exhausting but I am still here and pushing forward. Seeing this momentum grow keeps me moving even when the legal barriers feel impossible.
4 Comments
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Sarah Mills
13 years ago
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Ridiculous that you cant enlist when you want to help out. Hope the air force wakes up and sees your potential.
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Marcus Graham
13 years ago
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This kid wants to serve our country let him do it! Seems like bureaucracy is just getting in the way of someone who wants to do something good.
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David Sinclair
13 years ago
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Good luck nikita keep pushing hope you get that waiver.
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Hetep Neter-Nu
12 years ago
Help my sister please, thanks. Jah bless.
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My name is Nikita. I was born in Jamaica. My grand aunt, which was my caregiver from birth, passed away when i was fifteen years old.
I am now eighteen years of age and adopted by my aunt and uncle. My current family has a strong military base here in the US and after i graduated from high school, i wanted the chance to do the same.
We tried countless attempts for my status to be changed but the letters always came back negative. I was told recently that if i do join the Military, it could help with my status and i thought it could be a good way to work for the opportunity to be here. But after talking to a recruiter, he said it does not work like that anymore.
I started this petition for the chance to hopefully get a waiver so i could join the Air Force.
Please sign this petition and pass it on to everyone you know.
Reaching this point has been exhausting but I am still here and pushing forward. Seeing this momentum grow keeps me moving even when the legal barriers feel impossible.
4 Comments
S
Sarah Mills
13 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous that you cant enlist when you want to help out. Hope the air force wakes up and sees your potential.
M
Marcus Graham
13 years ago
Featured
This kid wants to serve our country let him do it! Seems like bureaucracy is just getting in the way of someone who wants to do something good.
D
David Sinclair
13 years ago
Featured
Good luck nikita keep pushing hope you get that waiver.
Ridiculous that you cant enlist when you want to help out. Hope the air force wakes up and sees your potential.