Thesis: Salvadoran migrants experienced greater difficulties in obtaining “legal” status in Alexandria compared to other migrant groups due to their unequal treatment by the government regarding their refugee status. This also affected their work, community, and education in Alexandria.
Historical Background: Salvadoran Civil War
Immigration Reform and Control Act
This project was created by Jenna Williams, Megan Green, Tyler Houston, and Carolyn Kowalewski. The authors would like to thank Dr. Krystyn Moon for her guidance in this project and Jon Liss whose undying devotion to Arlandria and its residents wouldn’t have made this project possible.
