Immigration
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Immigration policy, visas, deportation, asylum, naturalization — the issues that define diaspora life.
- Guides
Volunteering and Nonprofits: How Vietnamese Americans Are Building Community from Within
The Vietnamese American community in the United States is known not only for business success and academic achievement — but also for an incredibly strong network of volunteers and nonprofit organizations.…
- World
When Judges Are Fired for Ruling Correctly: The Purge of U.S. Immigration Courts and Lessons for the Vietnamese American Community
Six immigration judges were dismissed in a single batch — two of whom had issued rulings blocking the deportation of pro-Palestine students — a small number compared to more than 600 immigration judges across the United …
- Guides
How Vietnamese Parents in the US Can Help Their Children Overcome Academic and Cultural Pressure
Raising children in America with Vietnamese roots is a journey full of contradictions: wanting your child to succeed the American way, yet also wanting them to preserve their Vietnamese identity.…
- Guides
Effective Recruitment and Employee Management: A Practical Handbook for Vietnamese Small Business Owners
If you're running a nail salon, restaurant, grocery store, or any small business, this article will show you how to find the right people, keep them for the long term, and avoid the costly legal pitfalls that many Vietna…
- Guides
Free or Low-Cost Legal Support: Where Can Vietnamese People Find a Lawyer When They Can't Afford One?
Finding a good lawyer while facing financial hardship is not impossible. This article shows you exactly where to find free or very low-cost legal support — and how to access those resources most effectively.…
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Vietnamese Family Conflicts in America: How to Speak Honestly Without Hurting Each Other
Every Vietnamese family in America has their own "time bomb" — sometimes it's about money, sometimes about relationships, sometimes just about who washes the dishes after Tet dinner.…
- Guides
From F-1 Student Visa to Green Card or H-1B: The Legal Path to Staying in the US for Vietnamese Students
If you are studying in the US on an F-1 student visa, or have a family member who is, this article is for you. We will explain clearly — without confusing legal jargon — the legal pathways to transition from an F-1 visa …
- Guides
Vietnamese Weddings in America: Preserving Traditional Soul, Living a Modern Life
A Vietnamese wedding in America is not simply a party. It is a place where two cultures meet — sometimes blending beautifully, sometimes clashing with considerable tension.…
- Guides
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities in the United States: Read Carefully Before Signing a Lease
Renting a home in the United States is not as simple as in Vietnam, where many things still operate on a handshake and mutual trust.…
- Guides
Green Card Is Not 'Permanent': What Cardholders Need to Know to Avoid Losing Permanent Resident Status
Many people in the Vietnamese American community still think that once you have a green card, everything is settled. You're safe. You're stable. But reality is not that simple.…
- Guides
Borrowing to Open a Store: Complete Guide to SBA, Microloans, and Financial Sources for Vietnamese Businesses
You have a good business idea — perhaps a nail salon, pho restaurant, grocery store, or auto repair service. But where do you get the capital?…
- Guides
Preserving Vietnamese for Your Children: Effective Tips for Raising Bilingual Kids in America
Have you ever sat down to eat pho with your child, speaking Vietnamese, only to get an English reply? If so, you're not alone. This is a familiar scenario for millions of Vietnamese families in America.…
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Caring for Elderly Parents in the United States: A Guide to Finding Support Services and Choosing the Right Living Arrangement
Many Vietnamese American families are facing a question that is far from easy: *My parents are aging and can no longer manage on their own — what should I do now?* This is one of the most difficult decisions any family m…
- Houston
Student Enrollment Decline in Greater Houston 2021–2026: A Warning Signal for the Vietnamese American Community and Texas Education's Future
Latest data from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2021 to 2026 school period has painted a concerning picture: among 28 school districts in the greater Houston area surveyed, the vast majority have recorded decli…
- Guides
Sponsoring Family Members from Vietnam to Visit the United States: A Complete Guide to Tourist Visas and Family Reunification from A to Z
You have settled in the United States, but your parents, grandparents, or siblings still live in Vietnam. Every time you want them to visit — whether to attend a wedding, meet grandchildren for the first time, or simply …
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Social Support in the US for Vietnamese: From Food Stamps to Affordable Housing, You Have the Right to Ask
Many Vietnamese who come to the US carry the mentality of "not wanting to burden anyone" — whatever is needed, they figure it out themselves; if hungry, they endure; if struggling, they bear it.…
- US
Shadow Movement: Kent, Carlson, and Greene Form Breakaway MAGA Faction — As Trump Faces Internal Rebellion from His Own Ranks
In American politics, nothing is more dangerous to a president than betrayal from within. And in March 2026, Donald Trump is facing precisely that scenario.…
- Guides
5 Steps to Starting a Small Business in the US: From Idea to Business License
You've had a business idea in your head for a long time — maybe a nail salon, a pho restaurant, a house cleaning service, or an online shop.…
- Guides
Want Your Vietnamese Community's Voice to Be Heard? Here's How to Get Involved in Local Government
Have you ever sat in a neighborhood meeting, listening to discussions about building new roads, cutting school budgets, or changing zoning — and felt like you were just an outsider looking in?…
- Guides
The Secret to Writing an Impressive Resume and Cover Letter to Get a Job in America for Vietnamese People
You've spent hours writing job applications, sent out dozens of applications, and then... silence. Not a single call. Not a single email response.…