Selvin Antonio, 30, and his son Selvin Ariel, 7, from Jutiapa, Atlántida in Honduras made the journey to the U.S. – Mexico border in order to improve their lives. Selvin Antonio worked in the fields harvesting crops. His hometown is a small village where little economic opportunity exists. In Honduras, remain his wife and other child, as well as his parents.
Their journey through Mexico was difficult, making the journey alone. They spent two weeks relying on the help of kind people to help them along their journey. Upon crossing the Border and surrendering themselves to the Border Patrol, they spent three days in migration detention.
After leaving Las Cruces, he would go to South Carolina, where his uncle has lived for years. He hopes to work there if he can stay. If he is able to do so and save enough money, he hopes to return to Honduras some day to be with his family again.
Selvin Antonio, 30, y su hijo Selvin Ariel, 7, de Jutiapa, Atlantida en Honduras, hicieron el viaje a la frontera de Estado Unidos – México, con el fin de mejorar sus vidas. Selvin Antonio trabajaba en el campo en la cosecha. Su ciudad natal es un pueblo chico, donde la oportunidad económica es muy poca. En Honduras, se queda su esposa y su otro hijo, al igual que sus padres.
Haciendo el viaje por México solos, fue dificil. Su viaje de dos semanas fue esperando ayuda de gente amable, quien los ayudó durante su viaje. Al cruce de la frontero y su entrega con la Patrulla Fronteriza, estuvieron en detención migratoria por tres días.
Después de dejar Las Cruces, se dirige a Carolina de Sur, donde su tío ha vivido por algunos años. Espera quedarse allí y poder trabajar. Si lo puede lograr y ahorrar dinero, espera regresar a Honduras algun dia para estar con su familia.
The Faces of Immigration Project is a 40 Day photo journal series used to highlight the stories of all Immigrants. The project is meant to shed light on some of the many reasons people have for immigrating to the U.S. Statements and stories have been edited for content, clarity, and brevity and may not reflect the entirety of an Immigrant’s reasons for immigrating to the United States.
By Paul Ratje