"Into the maelstrom of unprecedented contemporary debates about immigrants in the United States, this perfectly timed book gives us a portrait of what the new immigrant experience in America is really like. Written as a "guide" for the newly arrived, and providing "practical information and advice," Roya Hakakian, an immigrant herself, reveals what those who settle here love about the country, what they miss about their homes, the cruelty of some...

"This guide explains cultural differences and important information about living and succeeding here [i.e. the United States] when doing things such as: applying for a job, renting an apartment, filing your taxes, selecting insurance plans, [and] helping your kids with school"--Page ii.

"Convierte el desafío de vivir en Estados Unidos en una gran oportunidad, equipándote con las herramientas para hacer tus sueños realidad. Emprender una nueva vida, en un nuevo país, puede resultar abrumador. ¿Por dónde empezar? Hay que preparar documentación, planear las finanzas, aprender sobre la cultura y más. Tu plan de vida en Estados Unidos te prepara para enfrentar todos los desafíos y las novedades que encontrarás al empezar esta...