On July 28th, 2021, SAAPRI held a virtual conversation via Instagram Live addressing the critical immigration issues affecting the South Asian American community. Led by Dhenu Maru, the event focused specifically on South Asian immigration including topics like H-4 EAD, domestic violence…
DACA Reinstatement Information (updated as of 1/26/2018)
Chicago South Asian Deferred Action Coalition Opposes DACA Rescission
DACA DECISION HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR CONGRESSIONAL SOLUTION AND LOCAL MUNICIPAL ID POLICIES THAT SUPPORT UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS, SOUTH ASIANS The President’s decision to end DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) in six months has injected tremendous uncertainty and fear into the…
Chicago South Asian Deferred Action Coalition Disappointed by DACA+/DAPA Supreme Court Decision
INACTION BY COURTS, CONGRESS TO PROTECT IMMIGRANT FAMILIES MUST BE COUNTERED WITH COMMUNITY ACTIVISM AND ELECTORAL ENGAGEMENT Chicago, IL – As a result of a deadlocked U.S. Supreme Court, vital immigration relief for millions of immigrant families remains blocked…
SAAPRI Participates in the DREAMers Resource Conference
On January 30, 2016, Syeda Raza, an E3! Ambassador for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, organized a resource conference to support undocumented immigrants, in collaboration with various community organizations such as the Asian American and…
SAAPRI Leads DACA-DAPA Outreach Coalition
SAAPRI is proud to lead the award-winning Chicago South Asian Deferred Action Coalition, partnering with Indo-American Center, Apna Ghar, & Chicago Desi Youth Rising on conducting outreach and education about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for…
November 25 at UIC: DACA & Education Resources for South Asians
Click here for more information and here for the Facebook event. SAAPRI is proud to partner with Indo-American Center, Apna Ghar, & Chicago Desi Youth Rising on this initiative. Contact us if you would like us to host a similar…