Migration, Pride Month, and asylum for LGBTQ+ people
Every June, Pride Month opens the door to conversations about visibility, rights, and dignity for LGBTQ+ people. However, for many immigrants, pride is also connected to something even more basic: the possibility of living without fear. In the United States, some LGBTQ+ people seek protection because they have faced violence, threats, severe discrimination, or persecution […]
Green card and adjustment of status: USCIS changes
Regularizing immigration status in the United States is often an important process for many individuals and families. However, it can also bring questions, stress, and uncertainty, especially when immigration policies change. In May 2026, USCIS issued new guidance related to adjustment of status, a process that allows certain individuals to apply for lawful permanent residence, […]
What happens if ICE detains a person with DACA? A basic guide for immigrants
In recent months, several cases involving DACA recipients detained by ICE have raised concern across many immigrant communities in the United States. In addition, these cases have also sparked common questions about the protection DACA actually provides and what may happen during an immigration detention. Although DACA offers certain temporary benefits, it is not equivalent […]
Anxiety: how immigration affects children and teenagers
Childhood anxiety is one of the emotional consequences that may appear in contexts of immigration-related stress and family uncertainty. Nowadays, many immigrant families in the United States face concerns related to legal processes, changes in immigration policies, and fear of family separation. As a result, many children and teenagers begin to show emotional signs related […]
