The emotional reaction of a Cuban child upon receiving their residency in the U.S.: "The journey has been long, but it was worth it."

On TikTok, @Maili_Nails shared an emotional video in which her son received his permanent residency in the United States. In the clip, the little boy is seen opening the mailbox and taking out the envelopes that contained the documentation, with a look of surprise and excitement. In the video text, the mother wrote: “He couldn't believe that he would finally be able to see his grandparents, aunt, cousins, and friends he left behind almost 2 years ago. The journey has been long, but it was worth it.”

The reactions of @Maili_Nails' followers reflected support and empathy. One follower commented: “Oh, congratulations, I’m in the same situation with my daughter who is crazy to see her grandparents,” while another said: “That excitement from a child who is now free brought tears to my eyes.”

Some users expressed their joy for the child's achievement, saying: "What joy, even children suffer so much from the distances, go ahead champion soon with yours," and "So beautiful, blessed." In response, @Maili_Nails thanked her followers for their words, sending blessings and sharing her excitement for the long-awaited moment.