Why Are NYC Firefighters Learning Chinese?
On Thursday nights, an old firehouse in Brooklyn transforms into a classroom for foreign language study. NYC Firefighters and other first responders can be heard adapting their New York accents and repeating phrases in Chinese, starting with “ni hao,” or hello.
Does Your Lawyer Speak Tzotzil?
The growing presence of indigenous languages in the U.S., such as Tzotzil spoken in Mexico, has highlighted the challenge of finding legal court interpreters for rare languages.
Are “New Americans” Taking Your Jobs?
The role of immigrants in the United States has always been met with ambivalence during hard economic times. However, a closer look at the statistics related to the growing number of “New Americans” in the state of Massachusetts alone gives a clearer picture of the contribution of immigrants to the state’s economy.
The Immigrant Potential in STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) experts are the future U.S. immigrants.
What’s the Connection Between Mayan and Immigration?
As more Mayan language speakers flee from Guatemala to the U.S., immigration professionals and interpreting services providers must adapt to the added challenge of dealing with these new language barriers.
Immigrants = Innovation?
Can Immigrants boost Innovation?
When it comes to immigrants, the importance of their role in the U.S. economy is often underestimated. Here are real examples of how immigrants boost the innovation…
In order for a business to stay competitive it must constantly be changing and adapting—it has to innovate. Innovation—the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices, or methods—is the future of the American economy. However, there is a key aspect that many people are failing to account for in moving forward with the economy: the crucial role immigrants play in inventing the products and ideas that will power the American economy.
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Immigrants And The Economy
Immigrants | Quick Facts
Did you know that in 2012 for the first time in history, the majority of babies under the age of one were black, Hispanic, Asian, or of another non-white race? It is worth noting that America’s success would simply not be possible without its multiple generations of immigrants. With the growing number of immigrants in recent years, it is important to understand how immigrants help build, strengthen and maintain our economy. (more…)
Successful Translation for Immigration
Legal translation of any kind takes specialized knowledge of the law alongside foreign language fluency. When it comes to immigration law documents, accurate translations provide another layer of defense against the rejection of citizenship. Translating for immigration documents, such as, birth and marriage certificates, reference letters, affidavit of support and petitioner documents requires subject matter expertise and fluency in legal terminology. (more…)