Immigrants In USA Blog

This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Immigrant CAN guides teens adjust to American life

This organization, started by an immigrant, helps immigrant students with mentoring and tutoring programs and English lessons. - - Donna Poisl

Written by Elisa Eiguren

When Ali Yusuf immigrated to America from Somalia in 1998, he was 19 years old and understood no English.

Fourteen years later, he has a degree in international relations from St. Cloud State University and works as a claims representative in the Social Security office in St. Cloud. He isn’t selfish with his success.

Yusuf also is executive director of the Immigrant Community Access Network, a St. Cloud organization that aims to teach immigrants that anything is possible. The group had its grand opening July 7.
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1 comment:

Unknown said...: The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, also referred to as the INS, was a federal organization charged with the maintenance and enforcement of regulations applying to non-U.S. citizens entering the United States.; 5:39 AM