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Read the following excerpt from an oral history: priscilla moved to the united states of america when she was three years old. her family moved in shifts. first, her father came illegally, then he sent for her and finally for her mother. shortly after the family was reunited, they moved to new york city, where they lived in a series of shelters before gaining an apartment in the projects. priscilla now has infrequent contact with her father, whom she describes as homeless and struggling with legal issues related to working without papers. she says he tries to stay positive, but regrets that he can't support his family. priscilla's mother married an american citizen, but has not yet obtained citizenship herself, and is, therefore, unable to work. her father did not expect life to continue to be so difficult. which statement most accurately summarizes the main idea of the passage? (10 points) priscilla has not stayed close with her father because of the mistakes he has made. illegal immigration causes additional obstacles for the immigrant. priscilla moved to the u. s.a when she was three, and her family struggled. homelessness is a common problem resulting from illegal immigration.

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