Dear Friend,

I usually keep my cool, but when I surprised Isabelle with a proposal at Immigration Equality’s annual gala, I was jumping out of my skin. It was the happiest moment of my life—not only because she said yes, but because I got to show my supporters what they made possible. What you made possible. 

I came to the U.S. 10 years ago because being queer or trans in Egypt is a death sentence. I found Immigration Equality, my “guardian angels,” who accepted my case and secured me asylum. Now, I can live openly as a trans man and share my life with the woman of my dreams. 

Watch the happiest moment of my life!