Shiyue Cui is a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University at Buffalo. Her research focuses on international migration, refugee studies, and social inequality. Her dissertation combines quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews to examine refugees’ resettlement experiences in New York State. The research demonstrates that family and gender practices play a crucial role in shaping their employment prospects and cultural capital accumulation. Additionally, Cui investigates displacement and mobility among immigrant populations more broadly.