
Deeper Histories of Immigration - #5 Project M
The secret World War II Project M tells us a lot about the politics behind framing and solving “refugee problems.”

Deeper Histories of Immigration - #4 US Immigration Courts
Why immigration courts were placed in the Department of Justice… and why they have stayed there.

How to Make Sure You’re Not Inadvertently Using Country Conditions Info that Can Harm Your Client’s Case
Here are 3 simple rules to make sure you’re not inadvertently using country conditions info that can harm your client’s claim.

Department of State Announces Major Organizational Changes - Threatens Human Rights and Refugee Affairs
Department of State will undergo major changes, heavily affecting the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration

Major changes coming to Department of State Human Rights Reports
Changes to Department of State Human Rights Reports Coming, Will Negatively Affect Asylum Seekers

The legal basis of Country of Origin Information
Did you know that country conditions or Country of Origin Information has a legal basis?

Deeper Histories of Immigration - #6 Integration
The concept of integration historically rests on pseudo-scientific racialized thinking.

📝 The Best Way to Format a Country Conditions Index? The Analytical-Thematic Format
How to best format your country conditions index to win asylum cases

Deeper Histories of Immigration - #3 Borders
We have to think of borders as social constructs.

Deeper Histories of Immigration – #️2 Detention Centers
The origins of immigration detention lie in the 18th century.

Initial Take on the EU’s “historic” deal on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum
The new EU laws on asylum won’t ensure fair access to asylum and care for people seeking protection.

How Meditation Helps Me in My Work
Meditation can help us move beyond feeling stuck and connect with those we disagree with.

Deeper Histories of Immigration – #1 The Passport 🛂
The 18th century origins of the passport reveal its original purpose: population control.

2 Situations Where a Country Conditions Researcher Can Help You Determine If a (Potential) Client Has a Strong Asylum Claim
Don’t be too quick to dismiss an asylum claim if you think the country of origin doesn’t have widespread persecution.

Why You Should Include a Financial Summary Table in Your Hardship Waiver Index
The benefits of including a financial summary in hardship waiver applications.

Do migration decision-makers read policy reports? No, but they do absorb smart communication - here are 3 smart writing rules
How to write reports to maximize your chances to reach and influence your audience of decision-makers in the migration policy field.

5 Reasons why you should always update country conditions information before submitting an asylum application
You should always update your country conditions with the most recent information.