I came to the United States to continue my education, build a career, and work toward a future I have spent years preparing for. I recently graduated and have been without income for more than three months, and ongoing USCIS processing delays have made it difficult for me to move forward with work. I have exhausted my savings and had to leave my apartment because I could no longer afford rent.

It’s difficult to ask for help, but I have reached a point where I cannot cover my basic living expenses on my own.

Earlier this year, paying my winter term tuition used a large portion of my remaining savings. I also applied to several PhD programs and was admitted to the University of New Mexico, but the funding offered wasn’t enough for me to enroll. I’ve continued searching for jobs in both industry and academia and have borrowed money from close friends to meet my immediate needs.

I’m raising funds to cover housing, food, and other essential expenses as I work through this period and wait for my work authorization/OPT to move forward. Your support would give me some stability and help me stay on my feet until I am able to start earning an income again.

I remain committed to the goals that brought me here and to continuing the career I have worked hard to build. Right now, I just need some help getting through the gap between finishing my education and being able to support myself again. Any support you can offer, whether through a donation or by sharing my story, would mean so much to me. Thank you for reading my story.