America has been seen as the land of opportunity, and many people come and want to stay here, where they can start over and pursue the American dream. According to goarmy.com, MAVNI is a recruiting program that allows legal non-citizens with in-demand skills to join the Army in exchange for expedited U.S. citizenship, and joining the US Army through this program has been the best way to do so.  The Army's recent decision to suspend the MAVNI program closed many doors, especially for bright and excited international students who want to work and be a part of America's ongoing growth and prosperity.

Personally for me, there is no future in my home country. I experienced discrimination and racism every day. I don't even have a citizenship of the country where I was born.  My family and I were being treated like animals just because we have a different nationality. This isn't just my story. I personally know many people from around the world who have come to America to escape similar situations. Many of them have given up on living a full life in their home countries, and have tasted the liberties and opportunities made available to them here. Instead of going back, they would rather spend their lives giving back to the land that has given them these chances, and ensure the same for their children.

I'm writing to everybody to ask for your voice. Those people who want to join MAVNI love the United States of America, and they want to serve this country. The Soldier of the Year, runners who will represent this country at Rio Olympic games, and a lot of other talented people are immigrants who joined the Army, and now they are proud to be citizens of the United States. Diversity is what makes America so special. MAVNI applicants posses a lot of different skills, which are very valuable to this country, and reopening of this program will fulfill dreams of so many people. We have put our hopes and dreams into it, and we want the opportunity to  become great soldiers and officers to protect this wonderful country.

Sincerely,

Diana