Immigration Policy Archives – Page 3 of 3

Arts & Culture Immigration Policy Visuals

Chicagoans tell us: What is the role of immigrants in America?

Borderless teamed up with The Point magazine on March 14 for a special panel discussion about immigration.

Sarah ConwayMarch 21, 2017

Health Immigration Policy Labor

Zarna Patel on studying to be a doctor with DACA

After 21 years of secrecy, Zarna Patel is stepping out of the shadows and claiming her undocumented identity.

Zarna PatelMarch 20, 2017

Immigration Policy

Chicagoans respond to the new immigration ban

Chicago’s immigrant communities responded to President Trump’s revised executive order today with an event condemning the new measures.

Sarah ConwayMarch 6, 2017

Arts & Culture Education Immigration Policy

Finding a home in the Rohingya Culture Center

Nasir Bin Zakaria was just 14 years old when he was abducted by the Myanmar military. It was the last time he saw his parents.

Sarah ConwayFebruary 28, 2017

Immigration Policy Visuals

Nine-year-old Rosnah on being a Rohingya refugee

Born in Malaysia, Rosnah came to the United States when she was three years old.

RosnahFebruary 24, 2017

Immigration Policy

Suzanne Akhras Sahloul on the Muslim Ban’s impact on the Syrian community

Suzanne Akhras Sahloul is the founder and executive director of the Syrian Community Network, which helps Syrian refugees make a new home in the Chicago area.

Sarah ConwayFebruary 20, 2017

As Told To Immigration Policy

A Somali refugee reflects on becoming an American citizen

I was welcomed, and I’m thankful.

Abdinasir KahinFebruary 14, 2017