by Enkela Vehbiu | Oct 7, 2020 | America with an Accent
Save as much as you can because prices at grocery stores rose 6-10% and most likely will not go down this winter. And, no, immigrants do not save more than native born families. Spending patterns of an immigrant family are different from those of a native born family,...
by Melinda Keenan | Jun 7, 2020 | America with an Accent
June is an important month as President Trump decides to continue or modify immigration suspension, and the U.S. Supreme Court determines the future of DACA program. Certain Chinese students and researchers will have less presence on American campus from now on. In...
by Enkela Vehbiu | Apr 29, 2020 | Letters to Andy
COVID-19: How does an immigrant’s fear of passing away differ from someone who has family in the United States? Not being able to participate in her parents’ funeral, if death occurs, keeps her up at night Enkela says. She, now understands the anxiety of a...
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...
