Tiredness, nostalgia, and a deep desire to start over marked the return of a Mexican family who decided to leave the United States on their own. In a video posted on TikTok, Alexia Massiel recounted how they left Brooklyn to embark on a long journey to Puebla, convinced that the American dream was no longer for them.

During the journey, of more than 3,500 kilometers and 33 hours behind the wheel, the woman of Mexican origin revealed that they crossed several states in the North American country with their car loaded with belongings and hope, making it clear that "it was not easy at all."

A journey full of nerves and determination

As she recounted in her video, the family began their journey crossing states such as New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Atlanta, where they stopped to rest before continuing.

Later, they continued through Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas until they reached the point where the most complex procedures would begin: the legalization of their vehicle.

Alexia explained that they managed the process with the Autoexport of Laredo agency, which requested documentation in advance: the car's title and serial number, Mexican identification, passport, and photographs of the vehicle. She commented that gasoline cars manufactured between 1993 and 2020 and diesel cars from 2004 to 2020 can be legalized under this scheme.

Procedures, doubts, and advice from experience

One of her main concerns was whether she could carry out the procedure being undocumented, something that she confirmed was possible after completing the process without major setbacks. In his post, he also left recommendations for other migrants thinking of making a similar trip: stop only at large stations, plan the route accurately, and mark rest stops in advance.

The only truly complicated moment occurred upon arriving in San Antonio, Texas, where they had to wait several hours to complete the procedure.

Although she did not reveal whether her decision was due to a deportation order or the current immigration situation throughout the United States, Alexia concluded her testimony with relief and pride: “After so many years there, returning was difficult, but we felt at peace. It was worth every mile.”