What I heard is MN is too conservative. It's not as cosmopolitan as CA is and so may not be good for immigrants to live permanently (especially because of its conservative society). This is what I have heard. Please shed some light.brb2 said:Some things which make Minnesota at the top of the choice of places to live:
If you do end up sponsoring your parents later on, MN is one of only a few where you can get insurance coverage for your parents (if they are over 65 or if they are denied) on arrival. Most insurance companies deny health insurance for "at risk" clients, and new immigrants can't get federal benefits until 5 year after GC. Here the state insurance plan kicks in and is not income tested - only criterion is that you are denied insurance cover or are over 65. Not having insurance cover for your dependents can bankrupt you.
The cost of University education here is very affordable. This is the only state in the US where even foreign students pay in-state tuition - the way it was all over the US 50 years agoNo tax on clothes and food (like most states). MN has always had an unemployment rate lower than the US average. Lots of opportunity to do X-Skiing, lots of lake to fish and boat (over 10,000) and one could go on and on.
Good luck with your move.
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If you are bored with Commuting, COme to Des moines IOWA. Nice ecity and all the office are with in 15 miles range. Indian Community is thier. Two bed apts range from 550-700. This is the second city in thw world which has got more Insurance company Head offices. Winter its like NJ
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If you are bored with Commuting, COme to Des moines IOWA. Nice ecity and all the office are with in 15 miles range. Indian Community is thier. Two bed apts range from 550-700. This is the second city in thw world which has got more Insurance company Head offices. Winter its like NJ
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As far I know MN is a big state and Minneapolis-St Pauls area is as cosmopolitan is San Jose, CA or Atlanta, GA.
Conservative/liberal I feel that's stereotype (very same way India has a stereotype that it's full of snakes and miracle babas). Now, if you go little bit away from Minneapolis area, probably you will find things are different. But that's true for most of the states. Even in California or New York state things are different once you go out from San Francisco/Los Angeles area or NY City area.
I have seen people who came from India and moved to so-called "conservative" area and but still they are happy with their place. On other hand, some people are not happy at place like San Francisco bay area where you bump into another Indian in every 5 minutes.
So, I believe it's not eaxctly an one-way thing.
Atlanta hot for IT ? Maybe 10 years ago, recently I have heard from a couple of IT guys that it is overflowing with qualified people these days.
I have to second the comments on MN. If you can deal with the winters, and Lake Superior is enough of a body of water for you, then MN is indeed a good place to be. The only downside is its nickname, 'the land of 10.000 taxes'. All the services you described have to be paid for. And more conservative than Georgia ? Yes, folks are somewhat conservative up there, but they are conservative and friendly. (as opposed to cosmopolitan and grouchy in NYC).
I have to second the comments on MN. If you can deal with the winters, and Lake Superior is enough of a body of water for you, then MN is indeed a good place to be. The only downside is its nickname, 'the land of 10.000 taxes'. All the services you described have to be paid for. And more conservative than Georgia ? Yes, folks are somewhat conservative up there, but they are conservative and friendly. (as opposed to cosmopolitan and grouchy in NYC).
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no pun intended. how about vermont !!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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I think it would be sterio typing to consider MN "conservative". It is no different from Michigan or any other mid-western state. No doubt it is not as racially diverse as California but that does not change anything. People are very nice and welcoming of immigrants. You have to visit this place to see how nice the people are. Incidentally in the last 7 elections MN has voted for Democratic Presidential nominees and this is likely to be repeated this time around too.
I think it would be sterio typing to consider MN "conservative". It is no different from Michigan or any other mid-western state. No doubt it is not as racially diverse as California but that does not change anything. People are very nice and welcoming of immigrants. You have to visit this place to see how nice the people are. Incidentally in the last 7 elections MN has voted for Democratic Presidential nominees and this is likely to be repeated this time around too.
I don't think that conservative was meant in a political way as in democratic/GOP. MN politically is similar to CA in the sense that the Twin Cities region leans democratic, the rural areas more republican. (btw. the democratic party in the south for the longest time was the party of secessionists and slavedrivers)
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Thanks for posting all these wealth of information. Please continue.
I was discussing with a friend of mine, He was even suggesting RHODE Island. I dont know what is good there. Lately I was researching on Atlanta and found that Atlanta has high crime rate when compared to NJ.
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Kandy
Thanks for posting all these wealth of information. Please continue.
I was discussing with a friend of mine, He was even suggesting RHODE Island. I dont know what is good there. Lately I was researching on Atlanta and found that Atlanta has high crime rate when compared to NJ.
Thanks
Kandy
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Hi Americanwannabe,
You lured for GC and now you get it and start dreaming about US citizenship and you do not wanna show atleast readiness for dying for US as it will be your choosen country !!!! With your philosophy, every person living in or nearby NYC and DC should right away evacuate the places.
You lured for GC and now you get it and start dreaming about US citizenship and you do not wanna show atleast readiness for dying for US as it will be your choosen country !!!! With your philosophy, every person living in or nearby NYC and DC should right away evacuate the places.