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.
South Sudan disputes U.S. visa revocation over nationality error
U.S.–South Sudan ties deteriorated after the U.S. revoked South Sudanese visas on April 5, 2025, alleging non-cooperation with deportation laws. South Sudan denies the claims, citing mistaken identity. The policy…
Trump revisits birthright citizenship through old court case
In January 2025, Trump’s executive order challenged birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, citing the 1884 case…
DOJ suspends lawyer after wrongful deportation of Maryland man
The mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has drawn urgent attention to systemic failures within U.S. immigration enforcement.…
Romania Nears Historic Step Toward Visa-Free Travel to the U.S.
Romania achieved a historic milestone on January 10, 2025, by joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This…
Judge Allows Mahmoud Khalil’s Deportation Case to Proceed in New Jersey
U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ruled on March 19, 2025, that the deportation case of Mahmoud Khalil, a…
Sudiksha Konanki’s Parents Urge Dominican Officials to Declare Her Dead
Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, went missing during spring break in the Dominican Republic. Despite…
Appeal Hearings Start Over Housing for Asylum Seekers
Appeal hearings started on March 6, 2025, in a critical case contesting the UK government's asylum seeker accommodation…
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Claims of Bias Toward Foreign Workers Over Americans
A lawsuit against Meta alleges bias favoring foreign workers over U.S. citizens for lower wages, impacting H-1B visa…
Health Care Workers Learn Immigration Law as ICE Raids Target Hospitals
Following policy changes allowing ICE raids in sensitive locations like hospitals, U.S. health care workers are learning immigration…
How ICE Raids Leave Lasting Scars on Kids—and Ways to Help
ICE raids deeply traumatize children, causing anxiety, PTSD, and academic struggles, with long-term effects like depression and social…