AKRON, Ohio — President Donald Trump's most recent policy change is a pause on immigrant applications from nationals of 19 countries — the same countries currently facing travel restrictions.

As new citizens begin their next chapter, they empathize with those still facing challenges in the immigration process.

Everyone’s journey begins in a different place, but they share one dream: becoming a United States citizen.

"It's a great weight lifted off my shoulders,” said Jesus Soto, a new U.S. citizen.

For Soto, the journey felt endless — a path he wondered if he would ever complete.

"I’ve been at it since I was five years old, for so 37 years, and this is my third attempt,” said Soto.

On Monday, Soto stood among 46 individuals representing 30 countries who were finally naturalized in a

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