Let’s talk about the situation that many young migrants face. Imagine you graduated from high school and started college. Maybe you encountered obstacles along the way, such as not being able to apply for federal student loans because you didn’t have a Social Security number, or you were charged out-of-state tuition in the state where you have lived most of your life. Now, you are trying to go to college, but it is very expensive, even more so without access to FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
You might have secured scholarships because you don’t take no for an answer. But now, it’s time to start your first job or move out of your parents’ house, and you don’t have a Social Security number or work authorization. You are hearing conversations about possible deportations, and you are scared and frustrated. Most of what you see on TikTok and other platforms talks about marriage as the only migration option, but I want to show you different ways to help you secure your status without having to get married.
