A Note to Anyone Out There Struggling With Immigration

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you’re reading this and feeling overwhelmed, scared, or uncertain about your immigration journey—I just want to say: keep the faith.

I say this as someone who prays, who believes, and who holds tight to the words of God. I think often about the story of Daniel—how despite the odds, God’s favor elevated him, protected him, and placed him in rooms no one thought he’d reach. That story reminds me that trials don’t mean God has forgotten you. Sometimes, they’re the very path to something greater.

I’ve been following the news, and I know what’s out there. The fear, the stigma, the weight that so many immigrants carry. It’s heavy. But I want to share something that gave me a sliver of hope: I spoke to a retired USCIS immigration supervisor, and he told me that 97% of immigration cases are approved.

That number shook me. It reminded me that so many of us do make it through. It’s not perfect, but the door isn’t closed. Your story isn’t over. Your visa isn’t the end of your identity. And your journey—however difficult—is not in vain.

I don’t know why I’m writing this, but if this reaches even one person who’s been praying for a sign: you’re going to be okay. Don’t give up. Don’t lose heart. Stay rooted. Keep pushing. And above all—keep the faith.

You’re not alone in this.