Immigration+Project

Questions to ask a newly arrived immigrant-

Why did you leave your native country? Are you the only one from your family coming to America, or are there more family members traveling with you? Do you plan on getting citizenship? Are you going to school in America or are you working? How did you arrive here? By boat or plane? What was your economic status back in your home country? Do you have a space to live in America yet? What state/city do you plan on settling in? What are your dreams or aspirations coming to America? Do you speak English fluently? What are your plans to better educate yourself in the English language? Are there a lot of other immigrants from your country coming to America right now? Are you apprehensive about your new life in America?

Questions to ask Sheldon the Canadian immigrant-

Why did you decide to leave your safe home of Canada? Do you speak French or English where you're from? Are you a legal immigrant of the United States? Are you going to work in America or are you planning on getting an American education? What are you dreams or aspirations? How would you say America is different from Canada? Did health care play a big role in you deciding to come to America? What Canadian foods or traditions do you miss the most herer in America? Will you still celebrate Boxing Day?