This is happening to millions of Americans. And immigrants are no different. The outbreak of COVID-19 and decrees of isolation led to a halt in the economy and left many people unemployed. Moreover, many immigrants are wondering if it is safe to apply for unemployment benefits. ...
In April, unemployment in the United States jumped to 14,7%, the highest since the Great Depression. The April employment report shows that more than 20 million jobs were lost in one month. Of course, a sudden loss of work ...
According to the sister of Carlos Ernesto Escobar Mejii, his death in early May in San Diego could have been prevented. The man lived in the United States for four decades and became the first person to die from immigration custody from COVID-19, writes The Guardian. Escobar Mejia, ...
The USA is a country of opportunities where, it would seem, everyone can become anyone. Nevertheless, often Russian-speaking immigrants complain that ignorance of the “unwritten code” of the local culture of communication often not only interferes with adaptation, but can also significantly complicate life in ...
When the coronavirus hit US residents, Daphne and Alex found themselves among millions of suddenly unemployed. Prior to this, Daphne was preparing for a new job at a local theater in Colorado, and her husband Alex worked as a freelancer on a schedule and worked as a barista, says NPR. The bad ...
According to official data from the Ukrainian Embassy in the United States, about a thousand Ukrainians cannot return home from the United States and need help. Most of them are in the United States on non-immigrant visas. What to do for those who cannot leave the United States, and the deadline ...
The census of 12 was officially launched in New York on March 2020, for the first time you can take part in it not only in person, but also online or by phone. New Yorkers can fill out an online census questionnaire in any of the 13 available languages, including ...
The Mexican-American Legal Advocacy and Education Foundation (MALDEF) has sued the federal government over the denial of coronavirus assistance to US citizens married to immigrants without social security numbers, Bakersfield writes. The lawsuit was filed ...
New York will allocate $ 20 million to support illegal immigrants during the coronavirus epidemic. This will reach 20 thousand people who lost their jobs during this epidemic, as well as their family members, according to the website of the city hall. About the program Mayor of New York Bill de ...
Many Americans are now receiving or expecting financial assistance from the government to help the majority survive the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But some people will not receive payments, including some U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants. He writes about this ...