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Every year, people from all over the world land at O’Hare airport seeking asylum. Many come with fake documents, fleeing persecution in their home countries. Over the past year, a new group of asylum seekers has arrived here: Tibetans. Chicago Public Radio's Catrin Einhorn reports.

(Photo by Heather A. Lindquist)

Chicago's New Asylum Seekers

Posted on 4.17.2007

Multimedia: Photo Essay

Photographer Heather A. Lindquist has been photographing Chicago's Tibetan community for the past year and a half.

VIEW the photo essay.

Posted on 4.17.2007

Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Read more about refugees and asylum seekers.

Posted on 4.17.2007

Talk Back: Answer Chicago Matter's Topic of the Week

Chicagomatters.org wants to hear your views on the Beyond Borders series at the “You Matter: Public Forum.”

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Posted on 4.17.2007

Learn more about the history of immigration in the Chicago community on the Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders timeline. As immigration legislation and reform effects Chicago and the nation, we update the timeline. Check back and follow the progress.

Now in its 17th year, Chicago's award-winning multimedia public affairs series returns in 2007 with Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders to explore the impact of immigration in Chicago and the region.

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