What Are Good Questions To Ask Immigrants?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Who did you come with and who did you leave behind? …
  • What was the most difficult part about leaving?
  • What was your journey to this new country or community like?
  • What was the most difficult part of coming here?
  • What was it like when you first arrived?
  • What most surprised you?

What questions should I ask my immigrant parents?

  • What members of your family came with you and who was left behind?
  • Did anyone come ahead of your family?
  • What was most difficult for your family about leaving?
  • What was the journey to this new country (or community) like?
  • What was the most difficult for your family about arriving?

What are migration questions?

  • Why are we challenged by the arrival of in our country? …
  • Aren't there terrorists among the migrants who arrive? …
  • How can we fight smuggling and trafficking of Human Beings? …
  • Should migrants not stay in their own countries? …
  • How do we integrate migrants? …
  • Will migrants steal our jobs?

What questions are asked in immigrant visa interview?

  • Initial Meeting. How did you meet your spouse? …
  • Biographic Information. What is your spouse's birthday? …
  • Residence. Where does your spouse live? …
  • Education and Employment Status. What does your spouse do for a living? …
  • Cultural Background. …
  • Common Interests. …
  • Prior Marital Status. …
  • Family.

What questions would you expect to answer if you were an immigrant?

Are

you married

? What country are you from? (If you're from the U.S., name the countries your family came from.) Where do you plan to live here in the United States? Who paid for your passage?

Why do people migrate?


People migrate

for many different reasons. … social

migration

– moving somewhere for a better quality of life or to be closer to family or friends. political

migration

– moving to escape political persecution or war. environmental causes of

migration

include natural disasters such as flooding.

What are some positive and negative effects of migration?

Advantages Disadvantages A richer and more diverse culture Increasing cost of services such as health care and education Helps to reduce any labour shortages Overcrowding Migrants are more prepared to take on low paid, low skilled jobs Disagreements between different religions and cultures

Is there an interview for green card for parents?

It is

exists

so that your parents file is complete and ready for an interview before it gets in front of a consular officer abroad. At this stage you will submit the vast majority of information and documents necessary for your parents to obtain a visa and get a green card.

Can a human migrate?

The movement often occurs over long distances and from one country to another, but

internal migration (within a single country) is

also possible; indeed, this is the dominant form of human migration globally. … People may migrate as individuals, in family units or in large groups.

How can I help an immigrant student?

  1. Help families keep their emergency contact information updated. …
  2. Ensure all staff understand immigrant students' rights. …
  3. Let all students and families know that they are welcome. …
  4. Create different channels for communication in families' languages.

What do visa officers check?

The visa officer will ask you questions related to

your study plans, university choice, academic capability, financial status, and post-graduation plans

. The gruelling on study plan will probe into your interest in the academic field of your choice.

How can I pass my visa interview?

  1. Ties to Home Country. …
  2. English. …
  3. Speak for Yourself. …
  4. Know the Program and How it Fits Your Career Plans. …
  5. Be Concise. …
  6. Supplemental Documentation. …
  7. Not All Countries Are Equal. …
  8. Employment.

Do and don'ts in US visa interview?

Don'ts During the Visa Interview Process


Pay close attention to the questions asked and respond with

just the answer. Keep in short and simple. Do not ramble into a related life story or experience. Try to practice mock interviews before the real deal.

What questions do US immigration Ask at airport?

  • Why are you visiting the United States? …
  • Where will you be staying? …
  • Who will you be visiting? …
  • How long will you be staying? …
  • How much money do you have available for this trip? …
  • Have you visited the United States before, and if so, how long did you stay?

What would you bring as an immigrant?

Items that families were able to pack often consisted of

clothes, tools needed for a skilled trade

, possibly a family Bible and a picture of their parents, family heirlooms, and necessary provisions for the trip.

What happens when someone gets detained by ICE?

After being taken into custody by ICE,

you will be placed into a holding facility

. Some detention facilities are directly operated by ICE, or their private contractors. Other facilities are sub-contracted to local prisons and jails. When first detained by ICE, you have the right to make one free, local phone call.

Rachel Ostrander
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Rachel Ostrander
Rachel is a career coach and HR consultant with over 5 years of experience working with job seekers and employers. She holds a degree in human resources management and has worked with leading companies such as Google and Amazon. Rachel is passionate about helping people find fulfilling careers and providing practical advice for navigating the job market.