Drained
My partner and I are both DACA recipients, working our dream jobs at some of the world’s top companies. Unfortunately, our DACA renewals have been delayed, and we’ve exhausted our leave of absence. We’ve been getting by through cutting expenses and using our emergency savings.
We always anticipated the possibility of DACA ending and kept savings in case we had to leave the country. Still, packing everything up to return to our employers—and seeing my partner cry—broke my heart.
We live exemplary lives, yet we’re constantly reminded that we’re treated as less than. I’m trying to stay hopeful and positive, but nothing hurts more than watching someone you love suffer. Once our permits are approved, we’re considering moving abroad if we can secure an international transfer with our employers.