The process of becoming a permanent resident of the United States often takes many years. During that time, immigrant applicants cannot leave the country. This is what happened to Grace Talusan’s family. They came over from the Philippines when she was just 3 years old. So, they did all their traveling across the US. Talusan shared her experiences with Stories From The Stage, produced by GBH’s TV channel WORLD.

This story originally aired on Jan. 9, 2024.