"This is something that we believe is really important for the future of our country and for us to do what's right," the 29-year-old billionaire said.
Zuckerberg and his former Harvard roommate, Joe Green recently founded the organization Fwd.us and have been advocating for a pathway to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented immigrants.
He made his remarks at the debut screening of "Documented" before several hundred attendees, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
The film depicts the life and struggle of journalist and activist, Jose Antonio Vargas, the most well-known Filipino undocumented immigrant in America.
Zuckerberg considers him a good friend.
Vargas, who founded an immigrant rights group, Define American, has toured the country, telling people his story and the stories of millions who only want to stay in a country they call home.
"I told him not to lose hope. Immigration reform will pass," said Vargas' grandmother, Leonila Salinas.
Patricia Hyland, Vargas' former school principal believes lawmakers should come together and pass a pathway to citizenship for all undocumented immigrants.
"They're not criminals," she pointed out.
Vargas said Define American seeks to determine the definition of what an American is.
"As far as I'm concerned, I'm an American. I'm just waiting for my country to recognize it," he said.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
