Gutierrez expressed, "We were very excited because, without knowing it, we [qualified to] request it," highlighting her unexpected chance at legal status through the new program.
She noted, "Now, I'm in the same situation [as last time]. I applied and it's on hold again," referencing the uncertainty following a federal judge's ruling.
The Keeping Families Together program allows undocumented migrants married to U.S. citizens to gain status, which Gutierrez had hoped to benefit from after years of uncertainty.
Gutierrez's previous attempt to regularize her status under DACA failed when the program ended, adding to her struggles to secure legal residency.
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