I need your help to stay in the U.S. and continue my work as a musician and educator. Please consider donating or sharing this campaign—every bit truly makes a difference. 
 
Hello everyone, 
 
My name is William Garcia. I’m a Venezuelan-born musician with over 20 years of experience as both a performer and music educator. Music has taken me across borders and through incredible personal and professional transformations. After years of study and perseverance, I came to the United States, where I’ve completed two graduate programs—an Artist Diploma and a Master of Music in Performance—adding a total of five diplomas to my resume. 
 
For the past four years, Pittsburgh has become home. Here, I’ve been blessed with opportunities to grow, teach, and connect with amazing people and organizations who’ve welcomed me into their artistic communities. Now, I want nothing more than to stay and continue sharing my gifts through music and education.
 
But I’m at a crossroads—and I need your help.
 
I’m currently in the U.S. on a temporary permit (OPT), which is only valid for one year. To remain here legally and continue contributing to my community, I must apply for a visa—a process that is extremely expensive. Legal fees for the visa application alone are around $20,000. On top of that, I still owe $4,000 to my university, which is preventing me from receiving the very diploma I’ve worked so tirelessly for. 
 
The financial burden has become overwhelming. It's affected me deeply—physically, mentally, emotionally. I've reached a point where I simply cannot carry this alone. So, I’m turning to you—my community, my friends, and those who believe in the power of art and the value of perseverance. 
 
My goal is to raise $10,000 through this GoFundMe campaign. These funds will go directly toward:
 
Covering part of the visa legal fees
 
Paying off my remaining university balance so I can finally receive my degree
 
Getting essential documents professionally translated and prepared
 
In addition to this fundraiser, I’m also organizing a live music and dance concert on August 2nd, from 2pm to 5pm, at <a href="https://lspgh.com/target=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Sabrosos Dance Studio</a> to continue raising funds. Stay tuned for more details—it's going to be a celebration of resilience, culture, and community. 
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If you can contribute financially, no matter the amount, it truly means the world. If you're unable to give but can share this campaign with your network, that support is just as powerful. 
 
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for believing in dreams, in second chances, and in the healing, connecting power of music. 
 
With gratitude,

William García

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Hola a todos, 
 
Mi nombre es William García. Soy un músico Venezolano con más de 20 años de experiencia como intérprete y educador musical. La música me ha llevado a cruzar fronteras y a través de increíbles transformaciones personales y profesionales. Después de años de estudio y perseverancia, llegué a los Estados Unidos, donde completé dos programas de posgrado: un Diploma de Artista y una Maestría en Música en Interpretación, agregando un total de cinco diplomas a mi currículum. 
 
Durante los últimos cuatro años, Pittsburgh se ha convertido en un hogar. Aquí he sido bendecido con oportunidades para crecer, enseñar y conectarme con personas y organizaciones increíbles que me han dado la bienvenida a sus comunidades artísticas. Ahora, no quiero nada más que quedarme y seguir compartiendo mis dones a través de la música y la educación.
 
Pero estoy en una encrucijada y necesito tu ayuda. 
 
Actualmente estoy en los Estados Unidos con un permiso temporal (OPT), que solo es válido por un año. Para permanecer aquí legalmente y seguir contribuyendo a mi comunidad, debo solicitar una visa, un proceso que es extremadamente costoso. Los honorarios legales solo por la solicitud rondan los 20.000 dólares. Además de eso, todavía debo 4.000 dólares a mi universidad, lo que me impide recibir el diploma por el que trabajé fuertemente.
 
La carga financiera se ha vuelto abrumadora. Me ha afectado profundamente: física, mental y emocionalmente. He llegado a un punto en el que simplemente no puedo llevar esto solo. Entonces, me dirijo a ustedes: mi comunidad, mis amigos y aquellos que creen en el poder del arte y el valor de la perseverancia. 
 
Mi objetivo es recaudar $10,000 a través de esta campaña de GoFundMe. Estos fondos se destinarán directamente a:
 
Cubrir parte de los honorarios legales de la visa. 

Liquidar el saldo restante de mi universidad para poder finalmente recibir mi título. 

Obtener documentos esenciales traducidos y preparados profesionalmente.
 
Además de esta recaudación de fondos, también estoy organizando un concierto de música y baile en vivo el 2 de agosto, de 2pm a 5pm, en Los Sabrosos Dance Studio para seguir recaudando fondos. Estén atentos para más detalles: será una celebración de la resiliencia, la cultura y la comunidad.
 
Si puedes contribuir financieramente, sin importar la cantidad, realmente significa mucho. Si no puedes donar pero puedes compartir esta campaña con tu red, ese apoyo es igual de poderoso. 
 
Desde el fondo de mi corazón, Gracias.

Gracias por creer en los sueños, en las segundas oportunidades y en el poder sanador y conector de la música.
 
Con Agradecimiento,

William Garcia

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