At 18, I was just trying to secure a green card. It was tough, leaving my home country at 14 to reunite with my brother. My parents had started the green card process, but complications arose. We sought help from Antonio, a friend and lawyer, who advised me to leave the country before turning 18. It was a lonely and uncertain journey. Antonio promised to support me during my embassy appointment. With their guidance, despite the language barrier, I obtained my green card, and my life changed for the better.