My colleague and I both escaped difficult situations in our home countries, but she came through official refugee channels while I overstayed a visa and had to fight for status. Now we work together on immigration policy but we sometimes clash over messaging because our experiences were so different and we understand the system differently.
More people experience this than they realize.
Colleagues with different immigration experiences must bridge their distinct perspectives while maintaining their shared advocacy goals.
“Where Are You with Refugee and immigration justice?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.