† Rocha 's father immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico on a temporary visa request . While his father picked crops , Rocha did n't have a shortage of backbreaking labor . One of 12 children , Rocha thanks his father and mother for their sacrifices . Are you a first - generation American ? Share your stories with CNN stories .
Juan Rocha 's father came to the U.S. from Mexico on a work visa program . While his father picked crops , Rocha did n't have a life of backbreaking labor . One of 12 children , Rocha thanks his father and mother for their sacrifices . Are you a first-generation American ? Share your story with CNN iReport .