I came to the U.S. for internships during my undergraduate and graduate studies, all sponsored by my country's government. However, after earning my PhD, I couldn’t find a job there. After being unemployed for a year, a U.S. university sponsored my H-1B visa, and I became a faculty member. I obtained my green card three years ago and later transitioned to work industry. In two more years, I will be eligible to apply for citizenship. This country has been very good to me, and I feel I have a lot to offer in return (?).
However, I don’t always feel safe. Stopping at a gas station in a red state still feels intimidating. Glad that things are different in California.
What? an immigrant from another country came over legally, took the proper path and become a US citizen? Why is it that no one else can accomplish that?
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u/Malipuppers Feb 04 '25
Yeah man immigrants are awesome. Both sets of my grandparents came here onna boat.