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When immigration status prevents being present for family crises

My brother who stayed in our home country died in an accident and I could not get there in time because of visa processing delays and now I carry guilt about choosing a life that kept me from his funeral.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The profound regret that comes from missing irreplaceable moments with loved ones because bureaucratic systems treat your mobility as a privilege to be earned.

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“Where Are You with Belonging for immigrants and refugees?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.