Kraal said they see around 300 people a week, stamping each card before families start to 'shop' for free.
CHICAGO — A beloved community member who has dedicated the past two years to helping asylum seekers settle in Chicago is at risk of being deported herself.She spoke to CBS 2 about the unexpected turn of events and what happened next.Walking through the Free Store in Uptown, there's no sign things are slowing down.'It grew so big...now every one of these people here is paying it forward, you remember,' Kraal said. CBS 2 first met Luisette Kraal in January of 2023.
Kraall, who was staying in the United States with her husband on a religious visa, said she requested a Green Card about two years into her stay. At the time, it was recommended for a five-year religious visa. She was supposed to get her green card in time to stay in the state and finish her mission. 'Our visa runs out before the Green Card kicks in,' Kraal said.
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