In any country, it is inevitable that immigrants will be a big part of the country’s population. Many immigrants are the force of the country and provide such a positive impact on the country in many ways such as economically and population-wise. When an immigrant arrives in the United States of America, they could be […]
What The Reinstatement of DACA Means for the Immigrant Community
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 […]
Job Searching As An Undocumented Individual
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 […]
Navigating Higher Education As a DACA Recipient
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 […]
Identity and Cultural Pride Among DACA Students
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 […]
The Benefits of Education for Undocumented Youth
When making the journey to the United States, undocumented citizens are faced with pressing challenges that are beyond comprehension. Their main concern is coming to America in search of prosperity for themselves and their families, leaving no room to acknowledge the trauma and mentally draining circumstances of their arrival. Unfortunately, this results in difficulty in […]
July 2020 DACA Update
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will reject new applications for the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program despite a federal judge’s order earlier this month that new applicants should be given consideration. The judge’s order came after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that the Department of Homeland Security didn’t follow proper procedure […]
What is the DACA Program
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule in the coming weeks on the legality of President Donald Trump’s decision to end a program offering work permits and protection from deportation to hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children, often called “Dreamers.” The president moved in 2017 to end […]