by Enkela Vehbiu | May 16, 2020 | Immigrant Stories
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...
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 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...
