Immigrant Stories
Green Card vs. U.S. Citizenship: The Oath of Allegiance and recent politics make the choice harder for some permanent residents
https://youtu.be/PM3yKwV3bMM The green card is enough for Kirsten Olson even though she has lived in the United States of America for more than 30 years and can apply for the U.S. citizenship at any given moment. Olson, a native of Germany, came to the United...
The Kismet of Life: Daughter of former Iraqi diplomat came to U.S.A. as refugee; today she helps those in need
Immigrant story of Nibras Al-Kadhim from Baghdad, Iraq to Omaha, Nebraska. Updated December 20, 2020 Nibras Al-Kadhim did not want to move out of Iraq. She was done moving around. Daughter of an Iraqi diplomat, Nibras was born in Turkey, grew up in Austria, Sweden,...
$150 to USA: A Mexican by birth, a Nebraskan by chance, a U.S. citizen by choice
Oscar Rios Pohirieth recounts his immigrant journey from Mexico to Lincoln, Nebraska. Oscar arrived in the United States with only $150 in his pocket. In 1991, violence and political turmoil in Mexico pushed Oscar Rios Pohirieth to come to the United States at the age...
Watch cartoons to learn English and strive higher
Karine Sokpoh -- the immigrant who came from Togo with limited English and today has found her voice as a lawyer. Karine Sokpoh remembers well when she arrived to the United States in 2001 at age 20. Even though she studied English for nine years in Togo, her native...
Go to ESL classes and enjoy food portions
Madina Haase’s journey from Dushanbe, Tajikistan to Omaha, Nebraska, USA. SPRING 2006 - Although Madina never fully intended to immigrate, life threw her a surprise when Madina, 17, came to America as an international exchange student to study at Bellevue University...
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Susanna's journey to USA to study piano and music. Although Susanna came to the United States almost thirty years ago, she still remembers America’s first impression on her – excellent customer service, full refund policy and 100% satisfaction guarantee. Now a piano...
About Immigrant Stories
Everyone has a great life story. For us immigrants, the thread that connects all of them is the journey to the United States. We have a lot to share and learn from each other.
Immigrant Stories does exactly that. 10 questions bring to you the challenge of becoming a naturalized American. All stories and all accents are beautiful.
If you would like to participate please email us at stories@newamericansmedia.com. We would love to hear your story!
Recent Posts
Green Card vs. U.S. Citizenship: The Oath of Allegiance and recent politics make the choice harder for some permanent residents
The Kismet of Life: Daughter of former Iraqi diplomat came to U.S.A. as refugee; today she helps those in need
$150 to USA: A Mexican by birth, a Nebraskan by chance, a U.S. citizen by choice
Watch cartoons to learn English and strive higher
Go to ESL classes and enjoy food portions