Stories Tagged as
Refugee
After fleeing violence, many Venezuelan migrants seek work but lack permits
Nov 21, 2023
Some have temporary protected status, but work permits can take time. Those who arrived after July 31 can’t work legally.
When an economy needs refugees
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Sep 19, 2018
Erie, Pennsylvania, strategically welcomed refugees when its population was shrinking. Now the White House is cutting their numbers.
Rebuilding your financial life in the U.S. as a refugee
Jul 28, 2017
"The system in Syria is different. We don't have credit. We deal only in cash."
My Economy: Refugee says America is still 'the land of opportunity'
Feb 8, 2017
For the Ngalamulume family, the vetting process was difficult. But now two brothers are taking advantage of opportunities their parents never had.
Erie's population bolstered by immigrants
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 19, 2017
But there are fears about what Donald Trump's policies could mean for new arrivals.
BBC Roundup: Migrants break Greek border fence, India boosts farming
by
Donna Tam
Feb 29, 2016
There’s lots of turmoil overseas, particularly with the refugee crisis in Europe and trouble in the markets. But there is one bright spot in recent news — India’s economy continues to grow. Here’s a look at today’s global news from the BBC: Migrants take down barbed-wire fence at Macedonia, Greek border Migrants at the border […]
A Congolese surgeon starts over in the U.S.
by
Caitlin Esch
Nov 27, 2015
Didier Vakombua talks about his experience.
For public good, not for profit.
The business of resettling refugees
by
Caitlin Esch
Nov 9, 2015
The refugee resettlement process starts with a trip to the airport.
Joseph Kim's escape from North Korea
by
Jenny Ament
Aug 28, 2015
He came from one of the most isolated economies in the world to the U.S.
Getting by as a Syrian refugee
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 28, 2013
As the crisis deepens in Syria, more refugees are fleeing the country.