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August 10, 2021

“We are not a game.” Reactions of two dreamers to the latest DACA news

When a judge in Texas declared Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) “illegal” this past July 16, thousands of Dreamers fell in limbo. The decision blocked immigration authorities from approving new applications for the DACA program and created uncertainty for thousands. A reality that’s not unknown to Alejandro Flores-Muñoz, “we keep revisiting this situation, we ... Read more

June 16, 2021

From Africa to Vermont: Said “Jilib” Bulle

For World Refugee Day, USAHello honors refugees, their stories, and experiences. Said “Jilib” Bulle is a father, artist, and refugee who has found in music a way to represent his culture and to honor the community that welcomed him. When Said Bulle talks, he smiles. In his smile, there is no trace of the difficult ... Read more

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June 16, 2021

On World Refugee Day, we celebrate Jawala Regmi

As part of USAHello’s celebration of refugees, we share a story of the perseverance of Jawala Regmi, a refugee, father, and teacher originally from Bhutan. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) report, “at least 100 million people were forced to flee their homes during the last 10 years, seeking refuge either ... Read more

December 1, 2020

“The Arranger”

“The Arranger” is a film from the series New Immigrant and Refugee Visions. “The Arranger” is one of 10 films made by and about immigrants and refugees. We are sharing them as part of Voices, our platform for refugees and immigrants to tell their own stories. We are posting a new film every month in 2020. About ... Read more

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In our Voices blog, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers share their experiences and thoughts with other newcomers. Blog posts are published mostly in English.