Should immigration be a political or humanitarian issue? How do policies hinder or help the lives of displaced individuals? What challenges do forcibly displaced people face? How can economic integration be measured? Why is getting a visa for highly educated individuals based on a lottery system? Dr. Mitra Naseh, an Assistant Professor and Co-Founder and Research Director of the Initiative on Social Work and Forced Migration at the Brown School, shares her personal journey from Iran to the U.S., highlighting her shift from computer engineering to working with Afghan refugees. The conversation covers the intersection of social work and refugee wellbeing, the challenges of economic integration, and the emotional resilience required in this demanding field. Dr. Naseh also discusses global migration policies, their impact on refugees, and the broader issues of forced migration in today's world. Check out the shownotes to learn more! How the US Immigration System Works ______ Support the Podcast: Click here to send in a one-time or monthly donation Submit a Question: Click here to send in a question! Join the Podcast Mailing list: https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/mailing-list Make sure to follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook! Email me at [email protected] ______ Thank you to our partners at CHIMUK: A sustainable and ethical handmade fashion brand transforming women's lives through knitting. Purchase one of a kind, high quality baby alpaca, and cotton handmade scarves, hats, and more! Each product comes with a special QR code linking you to a photo/bio of the artisan who handmade your product! Click here to see the impact you can make by shopping with Chimuk. >>Use the code GHP10 for 10% off at checkout!