Stories
Latest in Stories
In Chicago, Immigrants Now Fear ICE More Than Gunfire
A 2025 policy shift expanded ICE arrests to many without criminal records, driving Illinois noncriminal arrests from 31% to 61%…
Who Is Harjit Kaur? 73-Year-Old Grandmother Detained Without Warning
During a routine check-in on September 8, 2025, ICE detained 73-year-old Harjit Kaur and transferred her to Mesa Verde Processing…
Scotland’s Welcoming Spirit: How Ordinary People Support New Arrivals
July 2025 UK reforms raised visa salary thresholds and restricted care routes, increasing settlement timelines. Scottish communities and Scotland’s Migration…
Willmar Family Battles Deportation as Daughter’s Quinceanera Nears
ICE detained Noe Salinas Ramirez in February 2025, threatening deportation and forcing his Willmar family to divert money to legal…
Afghan Deportation Crisis 2025: From War to Mass Returns and Despair
Iran’s 2025 expulsions returned over 1.5 million Afghans by September, with peaks of 51,000 daily crossings. UN bodies warn the…
Rochester Residents Rally to Shield Roofers from ICE Raid
ICE and CBP attempted to detain roofers in Rochester on September 9, 2025; one man was arrested and two climbed…
214(b) Denied: Chennai Visa Interview Lessons and World Cup Plans
A Chennai B1/B2 interview produced a 214(b) denial for a self-employed traveler despite ₹8 lakh savings and ₹30 lakh mutual…
Bengaluru Man’s F-1 Visa Denial for Being ‘Too Successful’?
A Bengaluru student with strong credentials was denied an F-1 visa under INA 214(b), reflecting higher 2023–2024 refusal rates. Officers…