We arrived in Los Angeles around 05:00 AM. Kai was already awake, and I was glad that he wanted to walk so I don't have to carry him and one luggage. He had been sleeping almost the entire time we were on the plane so he has the energy to walk.

I was feeling nervous when we reached immigration. I have heard cases of being denied, but I was lucky the officer did not ask any question. Then, Kai and I headed to the baggage carousel.

In my head, "This is it, this is our new life. And I hope this time it will be good for us."

When we...