I’m a Sudanese refugee. This Father’s Day, all I want is to be reunited with my family.

My family has sacrificed money, time and opportunities to overcome every new obstacle thrown at us in the follow-to-join process. Many times, my wife and children have made the long, dangerous journey to Khartoum, where the U.S. Embassy is located, for yet another processing appointment. Each time, the bus leaves at 4 a.m. and does not arrive until the next day at 4 a.m. The tickets used to cost me $7 per person; now they cost $25 per person. Each time, my children miss important hours in school, and I fear this means they’ll lose out on future opportunities.