I went to Hollywood, but ended up in the USSR: how they live in 'our' areas of California

Drive to Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. What pictures pop up in your head? Luxurious houses, azure ocean and palm trees? Yes, that's right. But there is also something else. Suddenly, the usual huge American stores are replaced by small rooms with long-unwashed glass. I hear Russian ...

Cold, isolation and torture by insomnia: a Russian speaks about an American immigration prison

It is probably very difficult to meet a person who would say that immigration was an easy and painless process for him. However, the story of Mikhail Nikitin (name has been changed) stands out especially from others. Mikhail, a political refugee from Russia, and his wife Lydia applied for asylum ...

Immigration blues: what to do if you want to leave everything and return to your homeland

Lack of humanity and understanding, draconian conditions of survival, alien mentality, inability to restore the former social status and use previous achievements ... These are just some of the reasons that sometimes force immigrants to return home after several years and enormous efforts spent on adaptation in a foreign country. ...

'Landmark decision': court ruled racist one of US immigration laws

A federal judge in Nevada ruled for the first time that a long-standing law criminalizing re-entering the United States after deportation is unconstitutional because it is clearly racist in origin. More details were told by Reuters. Federal laws qualify entry into the country without ...

Six questions to answer before moving to another country

Moving to another country can really be the beginning of a new, more successful life, but physical movement will not save you from all problems, but can create new ones. In addition, the subjective and objective constraints that you are used to being guided by in your home country will move ...

Biden presented a 21-point immigration program: what's in it

In January, the administration of US President Joe Biden embarked on extensive government efforts to reform the immigration system, including sending a bill to Congress that creates a new system for responsible border management and protection, a pathway to citizenship, and better immigration management. In a statement ...

Fears of immigration: 8 stereotypes that prevent you from moving to another country

“It seems that moving abroad is a pipe dream, available only to the rich and successful. But emigration is often hampered by stereotypical fears. Don't have money or don't know the language? Your problems are not unique, but a solution has already been invented for them. Continue to be afraid or quit ...

What documents can you be asked in the United States as proof of immigration status?

It is becoming more and more important to have proof of your immigration status in the United States. Immigration documents are required if you are in contact with law enforcement or immigration services. In the current environment, even US citizens may face identification problems. Moreover, immigration documents ...

Benefits and Immigration: How Using Government Aid Could Take You Out of Your Eligibility to Live in the United States

In March 2021, the US Department of Homeland Security decided to waive the 2019 edition of the Public Charge rule (a rule that makes immigrants receiving certain benefits unacceptable in the US). Many decided that the rule was completely canceled, but in fact it ...

Citizenship for different categories of illegal immigrants: Democrats proposed massive immigration reform

Senator Bob Menendez (New Jersey), lead author of a massive immigration bill, said Democrats are exploring the possibility of introducing immigration changes in the amount of $ 120 billion included in the $ 3,5 trillion budget proposal. Writes about this NBC News. Menendez said the Democrats will ...

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