Lori Lloyd+FollowImmigration Policy Makes Me Worry About My Child’s FutureMy children were born here and go to school every day with backpacks on. I work low-wage jobs, saving every penny to buy them extra books and supplies. In the mornings, I watch them run into school with friends, feeling both proud and anxious. My uncertain immigration status makes it unclear if we can stay here long-term, and I often lie awake at night wondering: if the policy changes, will my child’s opportunities be affected? Neighbors often say, “Immigration policy affects not just us, but the kids too.” Every time I hear that, it hits me deeply. #ImmigrationPolicyNow680618Share
Holly Lewis+FollowImmigration Status Prevents Me from Accessing Basic BenefitsI’ve been living here for five years, but because of my immigration status, many benefits are off-limits. My child’s dental check-ups have to be at the cheapest clinic, and on weekends there’s no access to extracurricular classes; we just stay home drawing or playing puzzles. I wake up at 5 a.m. every day to make breakfast, walk my child to school, and commute two hours to work at a factory. After work, I help with homework and finally sleep around 10 p.m. Neighbors often see me exhausted and ask, “You pay taxes, so why can’t you get benefits?” I can only smile wryly, feeling both sad and helpless. #ImmigrationPolicyNow10101039Share
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 243Share
