The holidays are upon us, a wonderful time of year. Or are they? As an immigrant, most people are far from their family and friends abroad. It is hard not to feel lonely and sad during the holiday season when family and friendship values are the highlights of the celebration. Whether the relocation was voluntary, […]
Immigration waivers are documents that the U.S. court grants an undocumented immigrant to aid or forfeit a claim in said immigrant’s case. When you request a waiver, the U.S. government overlooks or forgives the ground of inadmissibility and grants you aid. There are many types of immigration waivers that can apply to you or your […]
Every community suffers from physical, emotional, sexual, and other forms of abuse. Immigrants are equally vulnerable to abuse as other Americans. However, abusers may use a victim’s immigration status as a weapon of power and control to threaten or intimidate them, such as saying that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be notified if the victim […]
Growing up in a traditional Mexican household, I was raised hearing the phrases “You feel like this because you are in the house all day” or “That’s not real, stop pretending to be sick” when I would communicate my feelings to my family. Just like in my household, there are thousands of other traditional families […]
Upon arriving in the United States, it can be seen that acculturation tends to greatly affect older generations of immigrants versus their children. Between adapting to an entirely new cultural norm, learning to navigate language barriers, all while ensuring that their family is able to remain safe and secure in their new home, adult immigrants […]
As a result of the recent events surrounding the mass shooting that occured in Atlanta Georgia targeting Asian Americans, many ethnic groups, especially the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community are feeling an overwhelming rush of sadness, anger, and fear. In grieving and attempting to understand these attacks, many are at a loss for words […]
Given the continued state of our nation, and with the upcoming anniversary of the start of shelter in place orders and the COVID-19 pandemic, many immigrant communities are at risk and in a state of constant stress as they fear for their jobs, lives, and families on top of contracting a deadly virus. While the […]
Given the recent events that have unfolded in the United States political sector, many in the immigrant community are facing difficult and confusing emotions concerning the rise of a new president and policies to be put into place. With a hectic turn of events, there is the fear of safety, stability, and security for those […]
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 […]
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 […]
