.My family and I apologize for having violated U.S. law, but my 2 brothers risked their lives in order to escape the wave of violence and killings in our country of El Salvador. They are both students at a prestigious university there, and found it impossible to continue their studies because of the increasing death threats from gangs. They are two young men with a bright future ahead, and our family felt it was important to risk everything in order to save their lives. We tried to make the case for their asylum here in the United States, where we can provide them a place to live and a solid footing to work in this country. However, they were denied the opportunity and will be deported back to El Salvador in a matter of days. Please sign the petition and ask that this country- the land of the free- grant them asylum to stay in the United States. We respectully ask that you consider the urgency of this situation and the importance of a safe haven that we are desperately seeking. My brothers have strong academic qualifications, pursuing degrees in English and Law, and we are confident that they will assimilate into American culture and provide a reliable work ethic and pride for the opportunity to live and work in the United States. Please do not let the extortion threats and criminal acts of the gangs in El Salvador crush their hopes and dreams for a prosperous future. Thank you for your consideration of this timely matter.