Keywords

Immigration limbo; limbo; uncertainty, Latino; pathways

Abstract

In this research, I looked into different immigration pathways in the United States and determined different characteristics from those pathways that might be leading the Latino population into a limbo status. With the Latino population being the largest minority group in the United States, and the continuously growing number of Latino immigrants, I decided to do this research to spread awareness of possible barriers and struggles that Latinos might face when applying for an immigration pathway. I researched the different immigration pathways, focusing on Asylum, TPS, and Family Reunification, to understand the requirements that each requires to apply and the possible barriers that each might create for Latinos. I did two case studies on Colombia and Venezuela to compare and contrast whether different factors are more or less likely to lead to limbo. With this leading my research, I was able to discover that systematic barriers are the main cause leading the Latino population to a limbo status in the United States. By knowing this, this research will be useful for future immigrants to better understand the different immigration pathways in the United States and what each might lead to, as well as a guide for future improvement in the systematic obstacles. Future research will be able to analyze what is missing and propose new ideas that will improve immigration processes.

Thesis Completion Year

2026

Thesis Completion Semester

Fall

Thesis Chair

Conroy, Annabelle

College

College of Sciences

Department

School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs

Thesis Discipline

Politics

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus Access

None

Campus Location

Orlando (Main) Campus

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