Myth Busting the Asylum Process

To someone who has never navigated it, the asylum process in the United States can appear daunting, complicated and confusing. Not only are there different types of asylum, but there are different ways to pursue an asylum case. Recent events surrounding asylum show just how ill-informed the public is about the process. Comments blaming parents…
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Making Impacts: Local Immigrant Business Owners in Michigan

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Immigrant Owned Small Businesses All across the United States and Michigan specifically, immigrants have made important contributions to the business community through fields ranging from food services or industrial in companies ranging from one to hundreds of thousands of employees. Here we take a look at a few immigrant entrepreneurs and business owners who had…
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A Brief Look at the Chinese and Japanese Exclusion Acts

Japanese immigrants being inspected by American customs officers During the California Gold Rush of the 1850’s, millions of individuals converged from around the world, leading to massive amounts of immigration, the resurgence of the American economy, and conflict.  Arguably, the bulk of the immigrants that endured the most conflict at this time were the Chinese…
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