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

One of the first steps on the road to success is having your own means of transportation. Since things get done in a fast-paced manner in America, it’s important to get yourself up to speed by getting your hands on the main source of transportation: a car. But buying a car can be frustrating and confusing ... Read more

Do you need to open a bank account? How do you choose which bank? How do I choose a bank? Should I trust banks with my money? These are questions I asked myself repeatedly. I was doing a bank search after I had been in the United States for several months. I recall when I ... Read more

When I left my home country more than 5 years ago and decided to come to the United States as a refugee, I had a big concern: my career. Back at home I worked as an IT professional for years. I am a software engineer and business administrator certified. My passion is IT and business ... Read more

There is no doubt that job skills training is important for career advancement. When I arrived in the USA, I applied unsuccessfully to many jobs. My issue was not the lack of skills, but my inability to present my skills to the employer. Many refugees face the same issue. With good coaching and the job ... Read more