Moving forward into a new year brings to light many concerns among the immigrant community as it is a year filled with new possibilities as seen with the full reinstatement of the DACA program. For those who are looking to better their health, look towards citizenship, or even certain visas or work permits to allow […]
It has been announced that the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) program has been fully reinstated in terms of its conditions prior to the 2017 attempt to terminate the program and the halting of applications that had taken place in July 2020. This ruling was put into place as of December 7th, 2020 and […]
For those who have made the journey to their new life in a country and culture unknown, the holidays can be a tough time as they adjust. It can prove to be even more so difficult when the networks that were in place before may not be around during the holiday season. Although it may […]
With the many holidays that are approaching us, many families may feel a sense of disconnect as the rapid changes in society have greatly affected the ways in which we celebrate our cultural traditions and pride. Most traditions involve a sense of family togetherness and support through dinners, religious activities, rites of passage, and much […]
For many children who live in a primarily undocumented household, it may feel as though they are at a disadvantage because of their background and having to constantly fear being separated from their families. It is because of these fears and concepts being relayed onto them, that they may feel as though they cannot participate […]
In our ever-evolving news cycle, we often hear negative stories regarding immigration policies or possible changes to different laws and legislations that can be very impactful on our most vulnerable groups such as undocumented individuals and DACA students. Especially as we enter the election season, this can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety […]
As we have found ourselves as a society dealing with loss, grief, and difficult times generally, it is important to reflect and process these emotions as part of maintaining our mental health and coming to terms with acceptance. For many, the journey to healing when faced with loss is the confusion and questioning of the […]
After making the journey to the United States and preparing to make the most out of the new life that waits ahead, there lies in the difficulty of finding a job to support one’s family as an undocumented immigrant. In addition to other struggles such as acculturation, language barriers, and the fear of deportation or […]
Going through the different stages of one’s academic career is a period of growth and development in all areas. However, for many young DACA recipients, the road beyond this journey of self-discovery is one that will harbor unique obstacles to come. With most immigrants and undocumented individuals, the fear of deportation and exposed legal status […]
The developmental stress and transition that comes with the various stages of adolescence and young adulthood can be a confusing and difficult process for anyone navigating the trials and tribulations that accompany it. For DACA students, this journey to finding yourself and establishing personal goals intensifies greatly in magnitude as they face unique cultural barriers […]
