This project aims to deepen students' understanding of immigration policy through a personalized lens by encouraging them to explore how personal identity shapes perspectives on immigration. By engaging with community partners, such as immigration lawyers, and directly connecting with immigrants, students will gather diverse insights and narratives to contextualize their research. Through weekly critique and reflection, students will continually refine their understanding, culminating in a multimedia presentation that synthesizes their findings and personal reflections. The purpose is to foster critical thinking and empathetic inquiry by linking students' research with real-world experiences and diverse cultural viewpoints.

Students will develop and refine their ability to frame effective research questions that explore the relationship between personal identity and immigration policy perspectives. They will enhance their skills in synthesizing information from diverse sources, including historical data, current policies, and community narratives. Through active engagement with community partners and peers, students will learn to critically evaluate and present their research findings. They will also explore the impact of cultural backgrounds on policy views, deepening their understanding through continuous reflection and critique. Finally, students will showcase their learning and insights through creative expressions that blend personal and researched perspectives on immigration.

Throughout the project, students will produce a variety of research-based deliverables, including weekly reflection journals documenting their learning journey and insights gained from peer interviews and expert sessions. By the end of the four weeks, each student will design and present a multimedia presentation or a documentary film capturing their research on immigration policy, enriched with insights and interviews from community partners. Additionally, students will curate a digital gallery showcasing visual art, infographics, and spoken word performances that highlight the interplay between immigration policies and personal identities.

To kick off the project, organize a community immigration panel event where students engage in a dynamic dialogue with immigrants sharing their personal stories, experienced immigration lawyers, and policy experts. This event will serve as a catalyst for students to frame their essential questions and build an empathetic foundation for their research. Following the panel, students will brainstorm and draft their inquiry plans, identifying key areas of interest and potential sources for further investigation.

Students will organize a community showcase where they present their multimedia presentations, documentaries, or digital galleries to peers, educators, and community members, including the immigration lawyers involved in their project. This event will feature interactive Q&A sessions that allow attendees to engage directly with students' findings and insights. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to perform spoken word pieces and display visual art that captures the impact of immigration policies on diverse identities. The showcase will culminate with a panel discussion featuring community partners and students, offering a platform for dialogue and reflection on immigration policy and personal perspectives.