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The USA, a welcoming destination to expats?

Cheryl

Hello everyone,

Settling in the USA, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc.
To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your experience since you landed in the USA, whether recently or a long ago:

What was your first impression when you arrived?

Did you face any challenges while integrating? Any advice on how to overcome them?

Are there any support programs, groups or events to help newcomers settle in?

Do you find it easy to make friends or connections with locals and fellow expats?

What makes the USA a welcoming destination for expats?

Share your insights and experience.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Team

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NeilBlumberg

For me and my family the transition to the US was flawless. My wife was American and I came eager to adapt to US culture. We and society inculcated those values into our children. We loved how democracy worked here. Soon after I arrived the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings began, and I was dumbfounded how such a powerful man running for such a prestigious position, could be grilled so publically. That was democracy in action. For anyone who comes here and plays by the rules, who is prepared to blend into the melting pot, this is a fabulous country to immigrate to. But there is a group of immigrants in the US today who prefer the salad bowl approach, where migrants seek to maintain most aspects of their culture of origin. Worse yet, they seek to impose it on the rest of us. The US has never had a situation like this and appears to be ill equipped to handle it. These immigrants take advantage of the tools of democracy to subvert it. Just look at Europe to see what's coming, unless we stop it.

ShuYan Li

You raise an important point about integration and the challenges posed by multiculturalism. The US has indeed historically leaned towards the "melting pot" model. It's a complex issue because while democracy allows for the preservation of identity, it also relies on shared civic values to function effectively. Finding the right balance will be crucial for the country's future stability.

Fred

There are a number of travel advisories from several countries including Germany and Canada.



Some Canadian companies are advising employees to use burner phones if traveling to the US


Border control can search through data at will, so your personal or business information is at risk of exposure.


Anything on your phone that immigration officials deem anti-American might see you denied entry


Students might be at risk of deportation if they appear to be involved in any political activity.


Visas can be revoked for speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, and   At least the latter should be obvious to expats.


The general advice appears to be don't break any laws at all, be careful what you say in public, don't go anywhere near anything political, and avoid social media posts that express or suggest any political views.

If you have social media, vet your friends list as may put you at risk of being denied entry or deportation.