Be part of facilitating a smooth

transition into the U.S:

Don’t add to acculturative stressors.

Acculturative Stressors? Why Immigrate? What can I do?

Acculturative stressors are stressors A common misconception for why people Be sensitive. As a member of border
unique to immigrants that arise from immigrate to America is simply “for a control, you set the initial impression on
the immigration process. better life.” an immigrant’s opinion on the U.S.

Acculturative stressors develop for Rather, it’s more extensive. People Be knowledgeable. Many organizations
multiple reasons, including: immigrate for multiple reasons, including: exist to facilitate the process, including:

 Leaving behind family  Escaping poverty  Financial services to help

with poverty
 Being a minority status  Fleeing political violence
 Language services to help
 Facing anti-immigration  Avoiding war with English
sentiments
 Escaping persecution  Counseling services to help
 Complications with border with mental troubles,
control  Reuniting with family including depression