Immigration is no doubt a big problem in the U. S. New elections in Massachusetts raise a worry that multiculturalism is a “problem but not an emergency”. When we look at household- based emigration, it is an emergency for U. S. people separated by this complicated immigration program. The U. S. immigration program consists of tough regulations for British families who have relatives that are from overseas.
Real life stories can be a way to look previous ballot figures. Lived activities provide a tone beyond the numbers and provide information to each woman’s unique position. As a primary- technology student and U. S. born American resident, I have lived the tale. Hardly knowing that our broken immigration system elicits severe penalties that British citizens may face that are driven by the U. S. immigration system when marrying a no- American citizen. Dealing with community detachment in hopes of general household unification and overcoming tremendous hardship is not the America that I know. I am the wife, daughter, granddaughter, and what the media identifies as the “hero” . , My elder mother requires assistance but due to the U. S. immigration system I am left without my family being united. I have dedicated tremendous day in my training and have held jobs as tutor, nurse, and different roles in public health. I have outreached to many communities in collaboration in health promotion efforts. I am, in many cases, the voice of others who rely on public health advocates. Yet, I see unfair and unequal treatment living as an American citizen. Living day in and day out now knowing when I can be fully reunited with my family puts immense heaviness and despair on each day and does not support me to flourish as an American citizen.
Filing paperwork to follow through with the family immigration process has turned into a tragic path leading to the unknown. Bringing your spouse to the U. S. can be done by initially filing the I 130. This process that was initiated in 2021, continues to be in the dark with lack of transparency. This long process has not only caused family separation, loss of family time, hardship, grief, and despair.
When I learned about American Families United, I also learned that I am not alone. Reading stories and watching videos about families separated like mine. I realized, citizens like me are living without their spouse because of the harsh immigration regulations. These regulations can separate spouses and children for years and even a lifetime. Just this past November, thousands held a rally in Washington in support of U. S. citizen families. The rally included families and congressmen and was a positive contribution towards advocating for humane immigration regulations.
The article,” Poll Shows Voters Locked in on Immigration” , , does bring noteworthy poll results, including support for work visas. I urge congressmen to continue to assist as a voice in support of American Families to remove barriers for families to be united. Keeping American families together is emergent and must be brought to the forefront to be addressed. As our election is upcoming quickly, I kindly ask that you keep advocating for American families to remain united together. Reach out to your representative to bring this to light and help to uncover these issues of immigration from its silence!
Dr. Dyanne Rodriguez, RN, is a 2022 Brain Health Equity Fellow and her work as a public health nurse leader includes a focus on education, healthcare systems, health promotion and outreach. She earned her MPH from the University of Alaska Anchorage and DNP from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Rodriguez is an active community member and Massachusetts resident.
