Immigrants In America

My thoughts go out to all of the immigrants in America who fled dictatorships looking for a better life. All I can say is that I am truly sorry that Hollywood lied to you. I am sure that it must feel like there is nowhere on this earth that is…

Salary Negotiation for New Americans: A Conversation with Abel Mucyo, National Outreach Manager at Upwardly Global. The job Guest Speaker Series is a frequent column based on my conversations with workforce development experts, innovators in immigrants’ professional integration, and other specialists in career growth. …

Earlier this year, I had to take a leave of absence from work because my employment authorization expired and the renewal didn’t come in time despite proper filing. …

The words doctor, engineer, professor hold a certain kind of image in one’s mind once it is articulated. What if I were to tell you that my father’s side of the family were all made up of doctors, engineers and professors? Would you think my family and I had a…

Thanksgiving, I remember my mother telling me, takes on a special meaning to immigrants because it celebrates their ties to America. More important than Christmas, because everyone-Jewish, Moslem, Buddhist, Hindu, and Christian-can remind themselves what they are thankful for in their own way by focusing on family, friends and food…

It’s exquisite, this photograph. The simplicity with which it captures the essence of my great grandmother. Look closely. Her expression. Nervousness or Serenity? Dreaming of what would be? Or what had been?

Editor’s note: Be sure to check out Lani’s book “the missing teacher: a memoir” on Amazon or on audio via Gumroad.

It has been three months since the US showed the world how democracy works. The will of the people was upheld against all frivolous and fake claims of fraud that the world was curious about. To my surprise, the fake news engine was quite efficient in seeding suspicion even among…

The USA accepts immigrants to the country with different programs in order for cultural diversity to enhance. Some of these programs let immigrants stay in the country temporarily and some of them allow permanent migration right. …