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> My parents moved to the US with $2000 My parents also say this, except they say $40. But US immigration policies generally require immigrants to have some wa
by tylerhou 6y ago
> My parents moved to the US with $2000
My parents also say this, except they say $40. But US immigration policies generally require immigrants to have some way of supporting themselves. While my parents didn't have much cash, they did have college educations and my father had been accepted to a PhD program — which is privilege.
I'm not trying to assume your parents' particular situations — just that there are things we unconsciously take for granted.
- brailsafe 6y agoIt's an aspect of someone's life that may mean better odds of making more money or pursuing some intellectual path. Your parents' degree does not prevent them from being shitty parents.
- NoOneNew 6y agoNot OP, but my parents came with little too. It depends on the situations. "Choosing" to come to the US for shits and giggles, you are absolutely correct on meeting substantial requirements. Refugees/Asylum-Seekers don't follow the same requirements. It's super hard to nail down as there are different types and most (that I've been aware of) are case-by-case situations. You have war, religious, political, stateless, there's many types and yea... I wouldn't discount what your parents told you. There might be more to the story they don't want to share.