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.
One Step From Citizenship: Why the Final Hurdle Remains
On October 20, 2025, USCIS updated the N-400 civics test: 128-question pool, up to 20 questions asked, and 12 correct answers required. The change applies to filings on or after…
Harvard Visiting Professor Arrested by ICE Agrees to Depart
Visiting professor Anil Kumar was detained by ICE on December 5 for an expired visa and chose voluntary…
Fender Bender Triggers Swift Deportation of Pennsylvania Resident
After a minor fender bender, Pennsylvania resident Pablo Sosa was flagged by local police, transferred to ICE custody,…
Somali-Americans Respond to Trump’s Garbage Remark Not Becoming President
Minnesota Somali‑American leaders condemned President Trump’s “garbage” remark, saying it harms citizens and residents who built lives here.…
Detained Filipino Faces Deportation Amid Alleged Medical Neglect
A Filipino detainee may be deported despite a severe medical crisis that could lead to amputation. Advocates allege…
Babson Student Describes ICE Deportation to Honduras on Thanksgiving
Babson freshman Lucía López Belloza, brought to the U.S. at age 7, was detained Nov. 20 at Boston…
Readjustment After Deportation: Economic, Social, and Legal Barriers
Deportees returning to Mexico confront documentation gaps, lost recognition of U.S. skills, underfunded reintegration programs, cultural stigma, and…
Graduate Students Urge WashU to Expand Support for Immigrant Students
WashU graduate students urge expanded support for immigrant and international students, calling for more funding, staff, mental-health services,…
Somali Americans in Minnesota: Immigrant Journeys and Lasting Hope
Somali Minnesotans, arriving after 1992, built strong communities and improved economic outcomes. A pandemic fraud probe tied to…
PERM Job Requirements: Why Employers Can’t Tailor Roles to a Candidate
The DOL mandates that PERM job requirements reflect business necessity and common industry standards rather than one worker’s…