Undocumented immigrants face numerous hardships and roadblocks on the road to becoming legal permanent residents in the U.S. From making unquantifiable sacrifices in the hopes of creating a better life to constant fear or rejection, thousands of undocumented individuals struggle with incredible challenges and setbacks every day in the pursuit of the American dream. But who are these people who live, work, and study in the U.S. without authorization?

The America Immigration Council created the following infographic to help shed light on the millions of ways that undocumented immigrants contribute to American life.