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I took this #selfie of my wife Mala and me at a railroad crossing as we were strolling around a nearby town after a Sunday lunch. An inconspicuous picture with no meaning except a nice pose taken safely at a crossing. We then heard that afternoon of the breaking news of #PresidentBiden dropping from the race and endorsing #VicePresidentKamalaHarris. It took a few days for me to realize, but the picture I took is an analogy of our country being at a crucial junction in deciding what track we as a nation want to be on. Let me explain. We immigrants are privileged to be citizens of these #UnitedStatesOfAmerica and we don't take that #privilege for granted given how difficult the path to #citizenship is. But I know how lucky the #USA is to have immigrants who make this a much better country. Case in point - When my father applied for four green cards for us back at the start of the seventies, this country gained an amazing Engineer. The positive engineering impact my father made to building the American infrastructure can be felt today and well into the future. Multiply the immigrant contributions by 46 million plus immigrants.. well you get the picture. The current anti-immigration vitriol and how freely the term "#DEIHire" is being thrown around about VP Harris is insulting and derogatory to all immigrants, children of immigrants and the #BIPOC community. #KamalaHarris is a representation of what the American dream is: The daughter of two immigrants from #Jamaica and #India. The first potential Woman President. The first Indian American, the first Asian/South Asian, the first Black Woman and the first person of Jamaican decent to potentially become the #POTUS. The term #ShesMyDNA couldn't be any truer to all of us Immigrants that have always and continue to make America great. Regardless of each of our political beliefs, we are at an unique crossing in our country and each of us have to decide what track we want to choose. #WednesdayWisdom #SheIsMyDNA #ImmgrantStories #RedWhiteAndBlue #DiversityEquityAndInclusion

Serendipity is the craziest thing. As an ex-immigrant, it's my passion to educate about legal immigration. I talk about it on stage and write about it. I help people understand how they can fit into their new community. I learn from immigrant youth and how their experiences shape their minds and futures. Their innovations are beyond anything we might dream of. And then... Tonight I walked into an Italian restaurant here in New York and met Akhror Khatamov, a youth representative at the United Nations. Here is the thing though: My topic is about immigrant youthpreneurs. Now, is this serendipity... or is this serendipity? I say there is no such thing as coincidence! #youthpreneurs #serendipity #publicspeaking #unitednations

#reading #readingforpleasure As promised, here are some nerdy reads (yep, you guessed it, I read a lot about #migrants #mobility #immigration) that I highly recommend for this (grey) end of August:) I organize them in #science-based/historical, factual yet accessible and novels/stories: 1. L. Boustan and R. Abramitzky's "Streets of Gold"- have you ever wondered how different #generations of #immigrants' fare in terms of their economic and cultural #integration/ #assimilation? Well- this book is for you. A bonus: if like me, you are a fan oral #historical sources used in #research, it is a must read- they used data from The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation National Park Foundation Link: https://lnkd.in/dZWmtnhf 2.R.Daniels "Coming to America" - a great historical account of migrations and policy changes in the US. Link: https://lnkd.in/dfXDfR7H And on a lighter note, some captivating stories: 3. "Bread givers" a fascinating story of a #Jewish #immigrant girl in Brooklyn featuring one of most impressive #entrepreneurial #start-ups not to mention an impressive #emancipation account, by A. Yiezierska Link: https://lnkd.in/d38EbbfQ 4. One of my absolute favorite authors: E. Shafak "The island of missing trees" buckle up for a journey between Cyprus and UK packed with immigrant memories, nostalgias and dark secrets: https://lnkd.in/dJnqYYs8 Any recommendations? Please share and if you are up for more, check my website, there will be a newsletter coming along soon!

🇺🇲 If Kamala Harris wins the Democratic nomination, the next #president will be the child of immigrants, regardless of who wins in November. Kamala Harris was born to a Tamil Indian biologist who moved to the United States as a student in the 1950s. Her father was born in British Jamaica, and also moved to the United States for study in the 1960s. Donald Trump’s mother was born in Scotland, in a Gaelic-speaking household, and migrated to the US as a young woman. His father was born in the Bronx to German #immigrants, and grew up speaking German. And yet, Trump’s hostile stance on immigration is clear, and he’s vowing to deport millions if he wins. Harris, if she follows the current direction of the administration - including their asylum ban - will likely seek to reduce #immigration and dissuade foreigners from arriving. We’re not the first nor the last to say this, but as a nation of immigrants, we need to revisit how we talk about immigrants, treat our immigrants, and show appreciation for our immigrants. Our political class knows - even if they won’t recognize it - that we still rely heavily on immigrants for #economicgrowth, innovation and labor. Within 20 years, US population growth will be driven solely by immigration. We hope that the next few months and years will see a change in political rhetoric and action towards the immigrant community.

🌍 New Blog Post: The Immigrant Series - Finding Peace Within 🌍 I’m excited to announce that I’ve started a blog dedicated to helping immigrants navigate their daily challenges. In my latest post, I share personal insights and practical advice on how to find inner peace amidst the difficulties of starting over in a new country. From building consistent routines to prioritizing self-care, this piece is a guide to staying grounded and resilient in the face of change. If you’re an immigrant or someone seeking stability in a new environment, I hope this blog offers you encouragement and useful tips. There will be more coming, so stay tuned for future posts as I continue to explore the immigrant experience and share tips on overcoming the challenges of adapting to a new life. #Immigration #MentalHealth #SelfCare #Resilience #PersonalGrowth

🌍 Beyond Borders: Exploring the Identity of Immigrants and the Quest for Recognition 🌱🤔 🌍✈️ When does one stop being an immigrant? This question seems enigmatic, almost elusive. Yet, it resonates deeply with the experience of many individuals who, like me, have recently embarked on a journey to a new land, a different culture. Immigration, a theme as old as human history itself, is intrinsically woven into the fabric of our collective existence. But why is this experience, so universal, often perceived with suspicion, even hostility, when it is both a source of diversity and richness for any society? 👣🏡 Through experience, I understand that the distinction between visiting and immigrating is crucial. Visiting a country means exploring its wonders, its traditions, its landscapes, but immigrating means rooting oneself, building a life, investing in one's identity. Nevertheless, even in this process of anchoring, the question persists: when do we cease to be perceived as strangers? ⏳🌱 It seems that this perception is tinged with a sort of indefinite temporality. Generations may pass, but the label of immigrant sometimes seems to stick indelibly to the skin. Why is this? Why, even after decades, must we continually justify our presence, our contribution, our right to identity? 🌱🤔 As a recent immigrant, I am often confronted with these questions. When will I demand to be considered an integral part of this new society? Will my offspring, too, always bear this label of immigrant, even after several generations? Or is there some sort of threshold, a moment when we will cease to be seen as strangers, as "coming from..." and finally be accepted as full-fledged members of this community? 💭🤝 These questions resonate at the heart of a broader societal debate on #identity, #belonging, and #recognition. And perhaps the answer lies in a reassessment of our understanding of immigration, its value, and its contribution. After all, immigration is not merely a geographical movement; it will not be limited to a single generation because of a policy decision. Ultimately, one does not choose their origin, but they do choose to immigrate, usually to a chosen space of the heart; and this decision remains, in a sense, a journey of the soul, a mutual enrichment that defines the very essence of our humanity. 🌟🤝 #identity, #belonging, #recognition 💗

You may have seen Springfield, Ohio, in the news this week. It even came up during the presidential debate, with some interesting commentary from Donald J. Trump. Springfield has had a significant influx of Haitian immigrants lately, and I wanted to share my thoughts on what’s happening. For decades, Springfield’s population had been shrinking—the city had around 75,000 people, but that number dropped to about 60,000 in recent years. The decline in jobs and opportunities led many people to leave. However, during the Biden administration, more manufacturing plants and factories opened up, creating more jobs than we had people to fill them. At the same time, Haiti was dealing with turmoil, and the U.S. government granted visas and immigration status to a certain number of Haitian immigrants. That’s where the connection happened—Springfield’s need for workers met the influx of immigrants looking for jobs and a chance at a better life. In the span of a few years, around 15,000 Haitian immigrants moved to a city of 60,000, resulting in a 25% increase in population. Understandably, integrating such a large group presents challenges—language barriers, different cultures, dietary preferences, and the need for bilingual services. But it’s important to remember that these individuals came here because there were jobs, and they want the same thing so many of your ancestors did: to live the American Dream. Think about it. Whether your family came from Germany, Ireland, Italy, or elsewhere, they likely faced similar struggles. They didn’t speak the language right away, had different customs, but over time, they integrated and contributed to the community. Immigrants, including these new residents, are generally hardworking, ambitious, and statistically commit less crime than native-born Americans. Integration takes time, but history shows that it happens. I believe we owe them the same grace we would hope your ancestors received when they first arrived. Let's push back against the xenophobic and racist lies being spread. It’s not about fear or division. It’s about opportunity, community, and treating others with dignity. After all, how about we love one another? As someone who grew up in the Christian tradition, I learned to love our neighbors as ourselves and to welcome strangers. Let’s adopt that ethos in how we talk about immigrants and welcome them to our communities. We all want the same things—a safe place to live, a chance to raise our families, and the opportunity to thrive.

When you apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization, you are going to be asked about your history of paying child support and spousal support. Your answer could impact your eligibility, based on good moral character.  Please take note of these things: 🇺🇸 One of the requirements for naturalization is good moral character (GMC). An applicant for naturalization must show that he or she has been, and continues to be, a person of good moral character. 🇺🇸 Any issues relevant to the good moral character (GMC) requirement may arise at any time during the naturalization interview. 🇺🇸 An officer has the authority to request the applicant to provide a court disposition for any criminal offense committed in the United States or abroad including child or spousal support obligations to properly determine whether the applicant meets the GMC requirement. Let’s start your US immigration journey with us by your side! Connect with our caring team today, and let’s work together to achieve your dreams in America. ☎️☎️+1 (802) 780 0564☎️☎️ How to 🅱️ook a consult: Details in the comment section 🌍: Listed in the comment section 📨: Listed in the comment section Post by Justine From the AK Poku Law Team #akpokulaw #akpoku #citizenship #naturalization #childsupport #spousalsupport #GMC #greencard #goodmoralcharacter #visaapplication #immigrantvisa #like #citizenship #usvisa #americandream #Ghana #uscis #immigrantslawyer #immigrationlaw #immigration #ImmigrationLawyer #greencardlawyer #usimmigrationlawyer

The Challenges Facing Immigrants in Sweden: A Critical Perspective" In conducting my research on Sweden and its record with immigration, I was shocked to repeatedly read about the terrible hurdles most immigrants face in the country. Tales of mental illness, racist attacks, job hiring discrimination, and other negative aspects of racism in a European country are prevalent. I am not surprised that immigrant gangs are causing havoc in Sweden,with young immgrant children fed up with policies that them from gaining useful employment. Whereas children of Indian immigrants in the UK and the USA are now either leading their countries or running for President, immigrants in Sweden are blocked at every opportunity from social advancement. Even newly-arrived white Ukrainians are treated better and given preferential treatment over brown, black, and Muslim immigrants. This is blatant racism, reminiscent of the kind found in the deep south during the Jim Crowe era. To make matters worse, a Neo-Nazi political party is influencing the situation in Sweden. The ingrained racism that was once only revealed under the influence of alcohol in many Swedes is now boldly displayed since the far-right came to power with its anti-immigrant policies. I would strongly advise any potential immigrants not to come to Sweden. It is no longer the warm, welcoming country it once was, and you may only end up frustrated and, from the research I have found, seriously depressed or even suicidal.

When you apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization, you are going to be asked about your history of paying child support and spousal support. Your answer could impact your eligibility, based on good moral character. Please take note of these things: 🇺🇸 One of the requirements for naturalization is good moral character (GMC). An applicant for naturalization must show that he or she has been, and continues to be, a person of good moral character. 🇺🇸 Any issues relevant to the good moral character (GMC) requirement may arise at any time during the naturalization interview. 🇺🇸 An officer has the authority to request the applicant to provide a court disposition for any criminal offense committed in the United States or abroad including child or spousal support obligations to properly determine whether the applicant meets the GMC requirement. Let’s start your US immigration journey with us by your side! Connect with our caring team today, and let’s work together to achieve your dreams in America. ☎️☎️+1 (802) 780 0564☎️☎️ How to 🅱️ook a consult: Details in the comment section 🌍: Listed in the comment section 📨: Listed in the comment section Post by Justine From the AK Poku Law Team #akpokulaw #akpoku #citizenship #naturalization #childsupport #spousalsupport #GMC #greencard #goodmoralcharacter #visaapplication #immigrantvisa #like #citizenship #usvisa #americandream #Ghana #uscis #immigrantslawyer #immigrationlaw #immigration #ImmigrationLawyer #greencardlawyer #usimmigrationlawyer