I have lived in the U.S. for six years. I work washing dishes in a restaurant during the day, and at night I take care of my seven-year-old child. At school, my child gets healthy lunches, but on weekends our fridge often feels empty. My work hours are unstable—sometimes I earn more, but then the childcare costs also rise. I am not asking for something “for free.” What I hope for are policies that support working families: more affordable childcare, simple food assistance on weekends or holidays, and easier access to community health checkups. This kind of support would not make me stop working. Instead, it would help me stay focused, take extra shifts, and keep learning new skills to improve our lives. Like many immigrants, I pay taxes and work hard. I only hope immigration policy can recognize these efforts, instead of shutting us out with rules on paper. #ImmigrationMatters