An undocumented immigrant who won the right to practice law has been sworn in to the California state bar. California’s Supreme Court ruled Sergio Garcia can practice law last month after a four-year court battle. Garcia was brought to the United States at the age of 17 months. After his swearing-in, Garcia said he hopes his case will open doors in other states.

Sergio Garcia: “I’m super excited that my case inspires across the nation. I think independently of whether you were blessed with being born in this country or not.”

Garcia still cannot be legally hired by an employer, but he says he plans to open his own law firm.