VIMUS investigates how race, gender, class, religion, and legal status intersect to shape migrants’ everyday experiences. In urban areas, illegalized migrants (IMs) often navigate the dual realities of being both visible and invisible. Their experiences are shaped by intersecting identities, yet research has often overlooked how legal systems and these identities influence visibility.

Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, VIMUS addresses this gap. Drawing on migration studies, critical race theory, postcolonial feminism, and urban studies, the project examines how legal and policy frameworks affect IMs in cities such as New York City, Mexico City, and Madrid.