Rescinding work authorization for H-4 visa holders disproportionately impacts immigrant women and families from South Asian countries, said South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI) in a report released today. On February 20th, 2019, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…
On Saturday, May 18th, SAAPRI hosted a community dialogue on South Asians Aging in America. Community members, leaders, and stakeholders joined this critical gathering to discuss the unique challenges and intersections of multigenerational caregiving, disability, health, and aging in the…
In 2017, the Department of Homeland Security announced it will rescind the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) program for H-4 visa holders, and the new rule is expected to be released in coming months. According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS),…
UPDATE: The 2015 focus groups have concluded. A big thanks to our community members who participated! PREVIOUS FOCUS GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT: You are invited to a research study to prevent violence against South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepali, or Bhutanese)…
UPDATE: On December 3, 2014, the General Assembly passed SB 172, a sweeping voting rights bill that allows voters to register and vote on Election Day, expands early voting, offers Grace Period Registration on university campuses, and modernizes our registration…
SAAPRI helped Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar Foundation kick off their 9th Annual Pro Bono Week from October 21-25, 2013 by urging attorneys of all backgrounds to help the growing number of community members with limited English proficiency (LEP).…
Coming soon: SAAPRI will be announcing a new initiative to improve health care access for South Asian Americans in Illinois. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest updates. Below is an infographic created by SAAPRI research volunteer…