Friday, March 06, 2009

More Integration Needed for Immigrants

A new report by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) titled 'Building an Americanization Movement for the 21st Century' tells what most people already know: Immigrants need more help integrating into U.S. life. Donna Poisl

Vida En El Valle, News Report, Martín E Martínez

SACRAMENTO -- Elizabeth Rodríguez, 23, has no doubt that education is the key to realizing her dream of leaving behind her work as a childcare provider in favor of a successful professional career.

She arrived in Sacramento a year ago from the city of Chihuahua, México, planning to work, earn money and study, something that would be very difficult in her home country.

Since arriving here, Rodríguez has found her plan stymied by language and cultural barriers.

"When you get here you discover a lot of obstacles that don't let you get ahead, especially when you don't speak English or don't understand people's way of thinking in this country," said Rodríguez, who graduated from high school in México.
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