My name is Simeon Desir , I will admit I was young and disobedient as a result I decided to get involved in drugs. I was arrested and incarcerated for 8 months I pleaded guilty and served my sentence . I was not aware that my immigration status would be compromised. On January 21. 2014 I was awoken to immigration officers who arrested me now I am detained at "HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY". I nor my family have a criminal history my offense was done when I was 20 years old I have since learned from my mistakes. I am aware of the immigration laws however, I am NOT a criminal and I am a father, son , teacher, advocate, artist and entrepreneur. I am asking for an intervention because I feel that I entered this country as a child I was 11 years old being incarcerated is not a remedy to a situation when I have not committed subsequent crimes.
Why is this important?
I have been in the United States from 11 years old. I consider myself an American and I made a mistake however, I have learnt and encouraged others to not follow my path. I have also been a tax paying alien. My entire family including my five year old daughter is in the US deporting me will separate me from my family and my daughter.
