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I don't understand how people like my roommate got into the US with minimal funds and no degree. He's from a village in Russia and just came here on his own, an
by nether 11y ago
I don't understand how people like my roommate got into the US with minimal funds and no degree. He's from a village in Russia and just came here on his own, and works as a barista about 30 hrs/week. No lawyers or anything. He's been here for eight years. He said he worked at a national park first, but overall said the process of getting here (and staying) was pretty easy.
- pkaye 11y agoIt is hard to immigrate easily without an employer or family sponsorship. A few people get it through green card lottery. Some come on a tourist visa or education visa and then overstay.
- mikepavone 11y agoPerhaps he came here through the Diversity Immigrant Visa program (aka the green card lottery)? If you're a resident of one of the eligible countries it's just a matter of filling out a form and getting lucky.
- cjrp 11y agoIs he definitely there legally? I believe there are (or were) student work programs for 3-6 months, which grant you a Social Security Number. Theoretically you could stay and continue working with that SSN.