garciasusan+FollowImmigration Application Delays Put My Life on HoldI’m applying for a work visa in New York, hoping my approval would come before the shutdown. The government shutdown caused major delays at the immigration office, affecting both my status and work plans. Every day is filled with anxiety—I don’t know if I can start the new job on time, and can’t plan childcare or family finances. Calls go unanswered, emails receive no response, and all sense of security is gone. #GovernmentShutdown #PublicServices #ImmigrationPolicyNow 213Share
Gloria Shaw+FollowImmigration Welfare Policy and My Child’s ClassroomI live in suburban Texas. My child’s first-grade class went from 20-something to nearly 40 students. The teacher explained that more immigrant families moved in, forcing the school to expand without extra funding. Even chairs are short. My property tax keeps going up, but my child says, “The teacher doesn’t have time to help me read.” I don’t blame the immigrant families—they’re trying to live better. But when resources are stretched thin, someone gets left behind. I hope policymakers balance educational resources, not just keep raising taxpayers’ bills. #ImmigrationPolicyNow7364Share
