Taking Care Of Loved Ones Overseas During Covid
We live in a truly global society, and that means many of us have loved ones that live in another country. Indeed, this can pose many challenges when things are running as usual. However, during the current global pandemic where travel and social interaction are limited, it has been even more difficult. The good news is that there are some strategies you can use to take care of the ones you cherish during covid, even if they are living abroad. Keep reading to discover what they are.
Send financial support
Sending financial support to loved ones living abroad is not a matter of ‘throwing money at the problem’, as some people mistakenly believe. Instead, the idea here is that while you cannot be there in person to support them through this challenging time providing financial help for essential supplies, and medical care can do a whole lot of good right now.
Indeed, with many people struggling financially because of job loss, or illness due to the pandemic, sending money can be one of the most effective and useful things you can do. Happily, it couldn’t be easier to send money overseas safely, and several payment apps will allow you to do this almost instantly.
Invite them to come live with you
The critical issue with the pandemic is that it limits travel and social interaction with people living outside of your household. However, for the most part, in the US, the guidelines are not as strict for people inhabiting the same property as yourself. To that end, if you have a loved one that you cannot bear to be apart from for any length of time, the solution may be to ask them to move from their home and country to live with you in the US permanently.
The problem here is that even if travel links are open between their country and the US gaining permission for them to take up permanent residence can be a challenge. The good news is that it is possible to help those living outside of the US get green cards that will enable them to stay here in the long term. Of course, to do so, you will need the support of a good immigration attorney. Indeed it’s essential always to use an attorney rather than notoriety when it comes to immigration matters.
Snail mail
While it may not be as instant as a social media post or a video call, there is most definitely some value to sending snail mail to loved ones overseas during this challenging time.
Indeed, the personal nature of receiving a handwritten letter can be hugely comforting. Not to mention the fact that via snail mail you can send all sorts of gifts, goodies, and supplies to help make your loved ones’ experience more comfortable, as well as remind them of you.
Yes, at the moment, snail mail may be suffering from some delays. However, as an additional way to stay in close contact and show your loved ones abroad how much you care, it can be very effective indeed.