Stories
First-person immigration experiences — visa interview accounts, green card journeys, deportation stories, and life-changing decisions at borders. Real narratives from people navigating the system.
Former Miss Hawaii Fights Deportation to Keep Husband in the U.S.
After ICE detained Rogerio Araujo and moved him to Honolulu’s Federal Detention Center, his wife Cheryl Bartlett is fighting deportation legally and publicly. She praised officers’ professionalism but stresses family…
Asylum Pride House: More Than a Home with Comprehensive LGBTQ+ Support
Asylum Pride House provides a five-bedroom, trauma-informed shelter in West Philadelphia for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. Residents get individualized…
Reichman University Inspires Global Students to Build a Life in Israel
The Raphael Recanati International School hosts 2,500+ students from 90+ countries and links academics, community, and career support.…
Iranian Man’s Second Small-Boat Crossing Returns to France Again
Deported Sept 19, 2025, an Iranian man crossed back Oct 18 and was removed again Nov 5. Home…
Woman dupes Gujarat resident on Canada visa pretext, police say
A Vadodara resident lost Rs 4.25 lakh to an alleged Blue Tech Visa Consultancy agent promising a Canada…
From Chicago to LA, Neighborly Solidarity Fuels Resistance to ICE
Throughout 2025 organizers in Chicago and Los Angeles built mutual-aid networks, rapid-response teams and legal trainings that disrupted…
Philly Immigrants: Citizenship Test Grows Harder, Support Shrinks
On October 20, 2025 USCIS will implement a tougher Naturalization Civics Test: 128 questions, up to 20 asked,…
USCIS Tech Email Confusion Highlights Green Card Applicant Frustration
A misrouted USCIS developer bulletin mentioning API key rotation alarmed a green card holder but did not affect…
I’m Wasting Away: Syrian Man Detained in Eloy After Winning Case
Kamel Maklad won withholding of removal in November 2024 but remains detained at Eloy as ICE seeks another…
Activists Form Sanctuary Communities to Track ICE in New Hampshire
Activists formed multiple Sanctuary Communities across New Hampshire in 2025 to document growing ICE activity, train volunteers, and…