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Guia para su incorporacion a los Estados Unidos de America (A Guide to Resettlement in the United States. Spanish).
- Publication Year :
- 1995
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Abstract
- This resettlement guide, entirely in Spanish, describes the initial stage of resettlement and the processes that refugees undergo as new arrivals. Subjects covered in this guide include pre-arrival procedures, admissions criteria, immigrant's statement of understanding, travel costs and U.S. Customs; resettlement procedures, immigrants' responsibilities, financial aid and sponsors; refugee status, permanent resident status and citizenship status; cultural adjustment; types of employment in the United States; social security, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, life insurance, medical insurance, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation; pay and deductions; job searching and resume preparation; budgeting; shopping and sources for shopping information; warranties, returning merchandise and using credit; banking services, checking accounts, saving accounts, automated teller machines, loans and safety deposit boxes; education for children, some common school problems and parental responsibilities; adult education, vocational and technical schools, colleges and universities and military service; social services, public health, private doctors, clinics, hospitals, emergency medical services, dentists and payment for medical services; political structure of the United States, legal assistance and law enforcement; and religion in American life. (CK)
Details
- Language :
- Spanish
- Database :
- ERIC
- Publication Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- ED384217
- Document Type :
- Guides - General