Hi everyone,

We never imagined we would be in this position, but we are reaching out because we are facing a housing crisis caused entirely by delays in the DACA renewal process.

We live in Texas, where DACA—and especially the ability to legally work under it—is increasingly under threat. My roommate filed her DACA renewal on time, well before the expiration date, and followed every rule and requirement. Despite doing everything correctly, her application is still processing.

According to USCIS, immigration attorneys, and organizations like United We Dream, DACA renewals that once took around 120 days are now taking six months or longer, with some cases delayed up to nine months. There are currently no updates on her case, no requests for evidence, and no timeline—just waiting.

Her work authorization expires on the 25th of this month. Once that happens, she will be forced to stop working immediately. This means losing her only source of income through no fault of her own.

She has managed to save enough to cover January and February’s rent, but after that, she will not be able to contribute. I wish I could cover both portions of the rent, but financially, I cannot. Without help, we risk falling behind on rent and potentially losing our housing.

We are asking for support to help cover March, April, and May, which is the most realistic estimate for when her DACA renewal may finally be approved. This fundraiser is not about comfort or extras—it is about keeping a roof over our heads while we wait for paperwork to process.

During this time, she will still be struggling to cover basic necessities like groceries, utilities, and transportation. She plans to do what she can—small side work like helping me with my baking business and other odd jobs—to make ends meet. Rent, however, is the single most critical expense and the one that affects both of us if it goes unpaid.

This situation is terrifying, exhausting, and deeply unfair. She is a very hardworking person who contributes to her community and pays her taxes, yet is being pushed into financial instability by delays she has no control over. We are simply trying to survive a broken system that continues to put real people in impossible situations.

Any amount helps. Whether you donate or share this fundraiser, you are helping us stay housed, safe, and afloat during one of the most stressful moments of our lives.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for supporting us in any way you can. It truly means more than we can put into words.

With so much gratitude,

Mayra