February 1, 2023

Medical insurance in the USA

I am Halah, a former refugee. I will tell you my story about medical insurance – how I got it, and what I felt when I had it. I am also going to give you some information about the health insurance system in the United States and what I learned. I first came to the ... Read more

January 31, 2023

Refugee public assistance

When I first arrived in the USA, I qualified as many others do to receive the types of public assistance that are available under the refugee program. When I first arrived in the US, I qualified as many others to receive the types of public assistance that are available under the refugee program. However, navigating ... Read more

April 18, 2022

How my smartphone helped me as a newcomer

Most people have a smartphone that can be used for learning and support. I want to share some of my favorite apps and websites with you to show how my smartphone helped me as a newcomer in the USA. I hope they will help you, too. If I face difficulty with a word, I always ... Read more

March 24, 2022

Tips from a US citizen

When I applied for US citizenship, I sought the help of an accredited immigration representative. That helped me a lot throughout the process. The processing of my application took longer than expected, but in the end, it was successful. I want to share my experience of becoming a US citizen.  Corrections and address updates Errors ... Read more