Improve The Dream

05/25/2026

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we’re sharing the story of Julie — a former child of long-term visa holders who is now raising children of her own in the United States.

Growing up, Julie lived with the uncertainty, limitations, and anxiety that so many immigrant children know too well. Today, even as a mother and now a citizen, those experiences still shape the way she thinks about family, belonging, and security.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the immigrant mothers and families carrying these stories every day!

05/09/2026

The deadline to fill out the interest form has been extended to Saturday, May 16th. Please visit Improvethedream.org/advocacyweek (or click the link in our bio) for the form. Please note that after completing interest form, you will receive an email with a final registration form to confirm attendance.

04/23/2026

Improve The Dream is planning a national and week-long advocacy trip for children of long-term visa holders! Link to register is in our bio. The form is due Sunday, April 26th, at 11:59 PM PST.
Every member of Improve The Dream will have the opportunity to tell their stories and learn how to advocate for our issue. Sign up to join us from June 22-25, 2026 in Washington D.C. Additional information, including a final registration form, will be emailed to you after filling out this interest form. If you have any additional questions, please email [email protected].

04/23/2026

Improve The Dream is planning a national and week-long advocacy trip for children of long-term visa holders! Link to register is in our bio. The form is due Sunday, April 26th, at 11:59 PM PST.
Every member of Improve The Dream will have the opportunity to tell their stories and learn how to advocate for our issue. Sign up to join us from June 22- June 25, 2026. Additional information and a final registration form will be emailed to you after filing out the interest form. For any additional questions , please email [email protected]

04/11/2026

Our advocacy goes out of this world.

On a prior Improve The Dream advocacy trip, some of us had an opportunity to meet the NASA astronauts who were part of the Artemis 2 mission. We are glad to see them successfully complete their mission and return to Earth.

According to our survey of children of long-term visa holders, at least 87% of our population pursue STEM fields, and we hope that many of us can stay in America and continue to contribute to advancements on the next frontier.

04/01/2026

Join us in celebrating the physicians, residents, and medical students in the ITD community 🩺!

This Doctor’s Day, we would love to spotlight Merry, Anagh, and Kartik. Their journeys reflect a deep commitment to medicine and service for their communities, especially as dependent visa holders, where the already challenging path of medicine is confounded with uncertainty. Their resilience in the face of barriers is not only powerful but also deeply inspiring.

Today, we honor their dedication, their courage, and the impact they are already making.

Happy Doctor’s Day 💙🤍!

04/01/2026

Join us in celebrating the physicians, residents, and medical students in the ITD community 🩺!

This Doctor’s Day, we would love to spotlight Merry, Anagh, and Kartik. Their journeys reflect a deep commitment to medicine and service for their communities, especially as documented dreamers, where the already challenging path of medicine is confounded with uncertainty. Their resilience in the face of barriers is not only powerful but also deeply inspiring.

Today, we honor their dedication, their courage, and the impact they are already making.

Happy Doctor’s Day 💙!

03/26/2026

Improve The Dream is planning a national and week-long advocacy trip for children of long-term visa holders! Link to register is in our bio. The form is due Friday, April 26th, at 11:59 PM PST.

We hope this week will provide an opportunity to connect with others in our community and equip everyone with the tools and skills needed to advocate.

Each and every member of Improve The Dream will have the opportunity to tell their stories and learn how to advocate for our issue. We’ll be meeting with representatives on the Hill, team-building, sightseeing, eating great food, and taking this opportunity to strengthen our community in person through various group outings and activities. During last year’s advocacy week, we had the opportunity to bring together nearly 50 individuals from across the country for a week consisting of dozens of congressional and administrative meetings, along with other activities.

Sign up to join us from June 22-25, 2026 in Washington D.C. for our fifth annual national advocacy week! Additional information, including a final registration form, will be emailed to you after filling out this interest form. If you have any additional questions, please email [email protected].

03/03/2026

Children of long term visa holders often get left behind by the immigration system. Improve the Dream’s mission is to protect those that age out through policy change.
Support our mission by visiting improvethedream.org/takeaction