Stories From Our Borrowers

After emigrating from Venezuela and being unable to afford the high cost of citizenship, Álvaro used an OPA low-interest loan to become a U.S. citizen in 2022, enabling him to reunite his family and fully embrace the freedom and opportunity he values in America.

With a loan from OPA, he was able to renew his green card and then take out a second 1% interest loan to pay for his citizenship fees.

Rene Munoz's story is a powerful example of how citizenship strengthens families and communities. Durante décadas, permaneció como residente permanente, hasta que el amor, la familia y un sentido de propósito lo motivaron a dar el paso final hacia la ciudadanía.

Donoy D.’s journey from Jamaica to U.S. citizenship reflects her perseverance, commitment to education, and dedication to family, as she pursued higher education, and ultimately achieved her dream while empowering her family to build a brighter future.