In our Voices blog, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers share their experiences and thoughts with other newcomers. Blog posts are published mostly in English.

USAHello photo Let’s face it – the financial system in the USA is very complex. Many newcomers come from economies that require you to pay in cash for goods. When I was growing up, we used cash instead of banks because of wars and theft. Many people do not get the opportunity to use bank ... Read more

Becoming a citizen of the USA comes with benefits and responsibilities. Being a United States citizen is a privilege for many, and it comes with civic duty. It’s a country where you can practice your freedoms. It’s a country where as soon as you become a citizen you can run for a public office, even ... Read more

I applied for my U.S. citizenship in 2019. I wanted to travel to see my family, without fear that I might be deported or lose my status. I wanted to be able to petition for my family to come here, so we could all be safe together. I wanted to be able to vote and ... Read more

When a judge in Texas declared Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) “illegal” this past July 16, thousands of Dreamers fell in limbo.  The decision blocked immigration authorities from approving new applications for the DACA program and created uncertainty for thousands. A reality that’s not unknown to Alejandro Flores-Muñoz, “we keep revisiting this situation, we ... Read more