Thousands of migrants crossed the southern border of the United States. They are desperately trying to turn themselves in to federal immigration authorities before Title 42 expires on May 11 in hopes of receiving asylum and with it a chance at a new life. The New York Post writes about it. …
The US will increase the number of deportations, as well as expand legal routes for potential immigrants. Authorities are bracing for a possible spike in illegal border crossings when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in May. Yahoo! writes about it. The US will double or triple the number of deportation flights...
US immigration officials are so overwhelmed with data processing that some asylum seekers who crossed the border into Mexico may have to wait 10 years before they even get an appointment with a judge. The Yahoo! edition told in more detail. The backlog is due to a change made two months later…
According to the latest census estimates, more immigrants live in the United States than in any other country - over 45 million people. This is 13,6% of the US population - about the same as a hundred years ago. But over the years, we have seen significant shifts in...
The difference in mentality is a stumbling block for many immigrants, especially those who decide to move to another country in adulthood. Unfortunately, sometimes a lack of understanding of local peculiarities can lead not only to funny curiosities, but also significantly complicate adaptation, ...
For immigrants, the US tax system can be a pain in the ass. It's so complex that even most Americans have trouble filing their annual tax returns. As a rule, the fact that you are not a US citizen does not exempt you from tax liability. What…
Why a non-US citizen needs a Social Security number is explained on the Social Security Administration (SSA) website. If you are not a citizen and do not want to work in the United States, you most likely do not need a Social Security Number (SSN). Typically, the social security number ...
Last Friday (February 10), the capital of California hosted the annual awards ceremony for participants in the Faces of the Capital project. The nominees included Russian-speaking immigrants, who were introduced to readers and radio listeners by the local Slavic media holding Afisha throughout the year. Each hero of the project is unique in its own way.…
Immigrants looking for sponsors in the United States find a lot of dubious offers on the Internet. Yahoo! writes about it. Pedro Yudel Bruson was looking for someone in the US to help him find asylum. A search led him to a Facebook page filled with posts...
I will tell you how my first 3 days in the USA went and what mistakes newcomers to America make. Moscow-Los Angeles flight. We are flying with a terrible cold. When landing, my ear is stuffed up so that even then for 2 days I’m nothing ...