them are not allowed to work here. a rule designed to ensure they don't become permanent residents of the country. so they are trying to join their daughter rasha who fled to san diego and aedrrived in 2009. >> would you like to follow your children to america? >> yes. this is my hope. this is my wish. this is what i aim to do. i signed up with the u.n. to go to america because my children are there. they are feeling well comed in america. they say america will open its hearts to everyone. >> if your children are watching what would you like to say to them? >> a special message. i miss them. i want to hug them. i want to keep them. i want them around my shoulders and in my hands. i want to kiss them and hug them. >> but will america take this couple in? more on that when we return.