Tagged - Immigration
Ambition
From $1,300 to New York State
. I spent the night on the airport floor with $1,300 in my account — money meant to last until I found work in a country whose systems I did not yet understand. I was afraid. But I also knew I could not go back. Read More
donald trump
H-1B visas: another way Trump’s policies don’t make sense
Experienced economics have determined that immigrants actually boost the economy and have a generally positive effect on American-born citizens’ place in the job market. Read More
British
The UK is moving right
The stage was set for Labour’s sweeping victory in 2024, but the celebrations didn’t last long. Read More
Immigration
Immigrants, we get the job done: “Hamilton” 10 years later
In an age of Sydney Sweeney jeans commercials with potential eugenicist themes, Big Beautiful Bills, and "Red Flag Alert for Genocide" designations, it feels almost scandalous hearing a largely POC cast sing about immigrant pride and women's independence. Read More
ICE
U.S. Customs and Border Protection raid downtown sparks unrest amongst Rochesterians
A roof-top showdown between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and immigrant construction workers went down Tuesday, Sept. 9, on Westminster Road near the corner of East Avenue. Read More
ICE
Trump’s visa revocations reach UR
Editor’s note (4/27/2025): this story is accurate as of 4/27. Later updates may not be reflected. In light of the recent executive orders issued by the present presidential administration, student visas have become a hot topic of discussion throughout the country. Numerous college campuses — including Columbia University, Brown University, and more — have experienced […]
american politics
Muerte a la Migra
The nightmare of full deportation has no chance of realization. But it is still our responsibility to protect our most vulnerable compatriots from senseless cruelty. Read More
federal policies
SA passes Resolution to Protect the University’s International and Immigrant Populations
The resolution says that all people have the right to “live, learn, and work at the University of Rochester, including our international students, DACA recipients, and undocumented students.” Read More
Graduate Student Union
Students protest against incoming presidential administration, calling it “fascist”
Held in the days following President Trump’s inauguration, the rally featured a combination of prepared speeches, calls to action, an open forum, and chanting. Read More
asylum
Immigration Health Panel: Treating Rochester’s asylum seekers and immigrants
The U.S. Latino population has been predicted to have a 142% increase in cancer cases in the next 15 years because of a growing population. Read More