Jul 9, 2022I’m Varsha Prabhu, and I dream of the American DreamPeople always assume falsely that it was my father’s end goal for my family to move to the United States. It was not. It was a chance job offer that catalyzed a one way trip from Toronto, Ontario to Columbus, Ohio. I’ve lived in the same Columbus suburb since I…Dreamers3 min readDreamers3 min read
Jun 21, 2022My name is Ayaan Siddiqui, and I am an American.My name is Ayaan Siddiqui, and I am an American. People may say it cannot be the case. But in reality, I am. The floor I walk on is American. The walls I touch are American. The trees that have given me ample shade all my life are American. Those…3 min read3 min read
Apr 22, 2022I am a Documented Dreamer and this is my story - Adhithya RajasekaranFirst, I want to convey my sincere gratitude to the people of this beautiful country for providing me and my family with safe refuge and incredible opportunities. The United States has always been a country of immigrants. But the immigration system has unfortunately not kept up with the times and…9 min read9 min read
Sep 14, 2021Loopholes will prevent some Dreamers from qualifying for Budget Reconciliation BillCheryl Coleman, Pareen Mhatre, Niranjana Save — While the existence of Documented Dreamers has been a result of the same hurdles in America’s immigration system, our stories are still different. …Dreamers4 min readDreamers4 min read
Sep 1, 2021Life of a Perpetual Foreigner: What is My Identity? Where is My Home?Eti Sinha — I am a Documented Dreamer. The hardships of being forgotten by the immigration system are difficult to put into words and immediately bring tears to my eyes. Feelings of betrayal and loneliness rush as I start to think about my story. I had a typical American upbringing. In the beginning…Dreamers5 min readDreamers5 min read
Jul 13, 2021The Journey Through a Documented Dreamer’s College CareerNiranjana Save — While we welcome everyone to read this, this post is intended for those who are unfamiliar with the U.S. immigration system, its laws, and how it affects the group commonly known as “Documented Dreamers.” As a generation, we can all agree that college is an experience best summed up as…Immigration5 min readImmigration5 min read
Jun 9, 2021Does DACA Include All Dreamers? (Spoiler Alert: It Doesn’t)Pareen Mhatre & Niranjana Save — While we welcome everyone to read this, this post is intended for those who are unfamiliar with the U.S. immigration system, its laws, and how it affects the group commonly known as “Documented Dreamers.” The DREAM Act — The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act — was introduced…3 min read3 min read
Jun 1, 2021The Flawed Immigration System Might Break Apart My FamilyHwanhee (Hilary) Yoon — Hello, my name is Hwanhee (Hilary) Yoon. I’m seventeen years old, and I’m currently a junior in high school. I am a Documented Dreamer. My parents brought me and my siblings to the United States from South Korea when I was just 10 months old. Due to the lack of…DACA5 min readDACA5 min read
May 25, 2021How is it possible for someone who grows up in the U.S. with a documented status to not have a clear path to citizenship?Pareen Mhatre & Niranjana Save — While we welcome everyone to read this, this post is intended for those who are unfamiliar with the U.S. immigration system, its laws, and how it affects the group commonly known as “Documented Dreamers.” The legal immigration system of the United States is one of the most complex immigration systems…Dreamers4 min readDreamers4 min read
May 18, 2021Aspiring researcher may be forced to leave the only country she has ever known.My name is Padma, I’m 18 years old and I’m a senior in high school. When I was 8 months old, I took a life changing flight from Mumbai, India to the Boston Airport. …DACA4 min readDACA4 min read