Asylum seeker in Nashville faces long-term legal uncertainty

Miguel, a Venezuelan migrant living in Nashville, has spent eight years awaiting a decision on his asylum application. Despite fleeing violence in Venezuela and building a life in the United States, he remains in a state of legal limbo.

Working as an HVAC technician, Miguel often works up to 14 hours a day, seven days a week, to support his family. While he has integrated into his community and established a career, the prolonged delay in his legal status continues to impact his sense of stability and future.