Urgent Support for Rose's Family Immigration

Urgent Immigration Support Needed

Many of you know the stress and struggle I’ve gone through to bring my mom and younger brother to the U.S. I went through undergrad and grad school while constantly worrying about whether they were safe, taking on the financial weight of supporting them and handling their immigration paperwork—it’s been a long, exhausting journey that’s taken a huge emotional and financial toll on me. But after all that work, I was finally able to bring them here through a Humanitarian Parole Program for people in Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba facing humanitarian crises because of the dangerous conditions they were living in.

We thought we’d be in the clear for at least two years while we saved and worked on getting the proper paperwork together for them to transition into permanent residency. But with recent changes in the administration, we’ve had to kick things into high gear again to protect them and make sure they don’t have to return to the dangers they just escaped.

My stepfather is still in Haiti, and every time we talk, his stories about what’s happening there get more heartbreaking. It’s not a place they can safely return to. That’s why it’s so important we move quickly with these applications—and why it’s urgent we do it right.

I’ve worked hard my whole life to support myself and my family, so it’s humbling to ask for help. But I’m hoping now, more than ever, that my community can come through for us—to help keep my family together, safe, and protected.

It meant everything to me to finally have my mom and brother here for important moments in my life. For the first time ever, my mom was able to attend one of my graduation ceremonies, and this year will be the first time we celebrate my birthday together. After 20 years of being separated, I could finally taste her home-cooked meal, get a hug from her, and tell her I love her in person. These may seem like small things, but when you’ve lived without your mom for over 20 years—living off pictures and phone calls—they mean the world.

I finally got to meet my little brother in person. Being able to talk to him face-to-face and build our relationship in real life was something I never thought I’d get to experience. While I always hoped we’d get this chance, we were never sure it would actually happen. With the constant violence and danger they faced in Haiti, I was always scared that the last time I talked to them would be the last time, period.

With your help, I hope we can keep making more memories and finally live life together as a family.

Where the $12,000 will go:

It would mean so much to me and my family if you could contribute—whether it’s $10 or $100—or even share this with others. We’ve come too far and survived too much to lose this opportunity now.

You can donate through this link, or CashApp ($Rose0524), Venmo (@Rose-Antoine), or Zelle (my phone number). Anything helps and gets us one step closer to our goal.

Thank you so much for your time, support, and love.

— Rose