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Language. Employment. Education. Accomodation. Health care. Legal matters. Transportation. New culture. Discrimination. Isolation
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Language
One of the biggest challenges most new immigrants face is studying a new language. Newcomers have difficulties with finding jobs since they cannot speak a new language fluently. Even though most of immigrants have skills qualified for the new job, language barriers limit them from getting employed. Even when free language courses are provided, some individuals do not have access to those institutions due to lack of information and transportation.
Employment
Finding a job is the biggest challenge as well. There are a lot of factors that limit newcomers from getting employed in companies such as language barriers, stereotypes, lack of personal connections, etc. Even being employed, they often get lower wages or are exploit by the employees.
Education
Education can also present problems for immigrants. With regards to school, parents often feel disappointed to see their children struggling to keep up in class, and many parents report bullying and discrimination as a result of cultural differences. Kids are often placed by their age rather than by their ability, and for those who are unable to speak English, it’s virtually impossible to keep up. Parents may not have the education or language skills to assist their children, and they may not be able to communicate with administration to address the problem. The families of immigrants usually have a lower socioeconomic level than natives. This social and economic difference can lower their children’s desire to continue with their education to higher levels. To get higher education one should know the language, have enough knowledge to pass entrance exams, have money to pay for education, as well as have a job to provide yourself.
Accomodation
Trying to obtain affordable housing with low-paying jobs is also problematic. For that reason, large families often choose to live together, creating stressful, noisy environments that are hardly conducive to studying or resting.
Health care
Many immigrants usually find it very hard to access health care. This is because most of the immigrants usually work on jobs that do not really pay them well. The low paying jobs do not have the health insurance. Doctors on the other hand usually have a hard time in diagnosing them because of the communication barrier between the two.
Legal matters
Most immigrants are eager to be law-abiding citizens but it’s not always possible because of simple reasons. On the one hand, they are afraid of being taken to the police so as not to be deported. On the other hand, g oing to a new country few try to learn at least about some basic laws. Nor do they know about the terms of punishment. So when something happens, they don’t know how where to apply and how to defend themselves.
Transportation
Like language barriers, trouble with transportation is an issue that affects nearly every aspect of life for refugees and immigrants. Obtaining a driving license can be extremely difficult for a variety of reasons (languge, free time, exams). While many refugees and immigrants rely on public transportation to get around, it can be incredibly frightening for some. They can’t speak the language, don’t know the traffic rules and don’t know the city.
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New culture
There are a lot of difficulties and struggles immigrants have to go through while adapting into new culture and surroundings. Customs and ways of life can be starkly different from those of theirs. They often stick to their national traditions, culture, food and even clothes. But all these matters prevent adapting and assimilation in a new society.
Discrimination
Ethnic and religious discrimination and racism are some of the problems that the immigrants have faced since time immemorial. Other problems include xenophobic attacks, draconian laws that deny some of the immigrants the basic human rights like voting rights and the right to own property. Moreover, you may come across hostile people who treat you with prejudice and make fun of your own culture to annoy you. Prejudice and racism are sad features of the immigrant experience across the world as well.
Isolation
Inability to connect with people can lead to homesickness, depression, isolation or even mental health problems. Many new immigrants struggle to find supporters in new communities since they don't have any personal network with the people around them. Missing the support of friends, family and extended social circles is a big factor for most migrants. Those who come from societies where traditional support structures within communities are strong can find that they feel lost, alienated and disorientated when moving to a Western country where individualism is often prized over family.
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