by Enkela Vehbiu | May 27, 2020 | America with an Accent
Social distancing is a privilege. Testing 1 million people per day and contact tracing are key to avoiding a second surge in the fall or until a vaccine becomes available. Also, why does the United States of America have the highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths...
by Melinda Keenan | May 14, 2020 | America with an Accent
The only way to get a passport quickly right now is for life-and-death emergencies. If you are planning a trip abroad this summer, don’t pack your bags just yet. The U.S. State Department stopped processing passport applications and renewals on March 19,...
by Enkela Vehbiu | May 10, 2020 | America with an Accent
Writing a will can be a controversial option among immigrants, but it helps avoid family disputes about your estate and care of your children if you are gone. A will can be basic or as large as you want, but it is important to have one in place. – Who and where...
by Enkela Vehbiu | Apr 26, 2020 | America with an Accent
While still possible, it may take up to one month. COVID-19 has claimed the lives of over 50,000 Americans, including immigrants. Some immigrants may have wished for a funeral service in their countries of origin. Is this possible at all in a coronavirus pandemic? How...
by Enkela Vehbiu | Apr 22, 2020 | America with an Accent
Non-detained cases. F-1 Students’ off-campus work option. Immigration courts are currently hearing only detained cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-detained cases are postponed to at least May in most cases. What should detained or non-detained individuals...
by Enkela Vehbiu | Feb 11, 2020 | America with an Accent
Individuals can help but governments and big industrial players are the key to stopping climate change. There are two things individuals can do to help stop the climate change – vote for an official who better represents your beliefs on the environment, and in a...