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August 29, 2018

Immigrant from China Builds Business in Seattle to Aid Other Immigrants with Naturalization

Two years ago, Chinese native Xiao Wang founded Boundless Immigration, a Seattle-based business that has helped over 30,000 immigrants apply for green cards and go through the naturalization process…
August 29, 2018

Argentinian Immigrant Provides Legal Advocacy to Families Across Nebraska and Southwest Iowa

As executive director of Immigrant Legal Center, Argentinian immigrant Emiliano Lerda provides legal advocacy to families across Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Recently his organization, which works primarily with new immigrants…
August 29, 2018

Naturalized Citizen from Somalia Employs 50 in Minneapolis Restaurants

Abdirahman Kahin came to the United States in 1996 seeking asylum from Somalia. Today, he is a successful entrepreneur and the owner of Afro Deli, a fast-casual restaurant that serves…
August 29, 2018

Louisville-Based College President Applauds City’s Commitment to Diversity, International Students

Only 750 of the 12,000 students at Louisville’s Jefferson Community and Technical College are foreign-born, but college president Dr. Ty Handy calls them an inspiration. “Our international student population…
August 27, 2018

Entrepreneur Couple from Albania Spreads Good Will Through Coffee

The chance of winning the diversity visa lottery is bitterly low—about one percent. Mateo Hodo’s family won the lottery, granting them U.S. residency, in 2002, and moved from Albania…

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