One Mistake, a Lifetime of Consequences — Help Me Stay With

Help Me Stay With My Family and Build a Safe, Secure Future

Story:

Hi, my name is Yeng Vang, and today I’m sharing a piece of my heart with you.

Life has taken me on a difficult journey, one filled with both hope and hardship. I’ve come so far, chasing the American dream — a life where I can feel safe, be with the people I love, and build a future with dignity and peace. But right now, I’m facing a hurdle I can’t overcome alone.

I am currently in the process of reopening my immigration case, adjusting my status, and addressing an old order of removal due to a criminal charge from 1996, when I was just 17 years old. The fees for paperwork, applications, and legal filings are more than I can afford — especially as I am the sole provider for my wife and kids. These aren’t just fees — they are the keys to my future. They mean the difference between staying with my family and facing separation… between security and uncertainty.

The total I need to raise is $15,000, which will cover:

Immigration application fees

Paperwork and legal filing fees

I work hard every day to make ends meet, but this situation has left me feeling scared, overwhelmed, and humbled. I’m asking for help because I refuse to give up on my future and the life I’m trying to build for myself and my little family.

If you’ve ever faced a moment when you didn’t know how you’d get through something — but held onto hope that someone might lend a hand — then you know what I’m feeling right now.

Anything you can give, whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this page, brings me one step closer to keeping my family together and giving us the chance to thrive.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read my story. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and for reminding me that even in the hardest times, there are good people out there.

With love and gratitude,

Yeng Vang