The document provides 5 essential skills for immigrants to succeed in a new culture as outlined in an interview with international lawyer and author Henri Nkuepo. The 5 skills are: seek good advice such as avoiding bad advice and recruiting trusted advisors; reach out often including intentionally making connections and volunteering; ask for help fast like showing your authentic self and realizing when help is available; advocate for yourself like being your own best advocate and always negotiating; and embrace criticism such as having a growth mindset and viewing feedback as a gift.