marlon2006
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Almost 2 years since I got the greencard, I have reflected in my whole experience in the US. For those out there who believe you might want more than 3 years waiting for the US permanent visa process, here are some thoughts, if anyone care to listen:
a) If you have wife who cannot work here due to lack of visa, think twice before you come or stay here for too long. If your wife is skilled, she could get a job in the home country and contribute towards the income. Here in the US, perhaps I made some more money than what I was going to make in the home country, but the fact that my wife did not work in her profession ended up as a disadvantage. Do not over overlook that.
b) If you are not doing exactly your dream profession when you get a job in the US, think about that. If you stay in a job in which you do not like the boss, environment or line of work just because you have to tolerate the job temporarily until the greencard is done, then you might be in trouble if the process takes too long. In my case I had to tolerate less than ideal bosses and line of work far too long. Is that worthed or the freedom to work in the home country is a better deal?
c) Things change in life;for some people, the dream of living in the US is all that matters. The problem is, time goes by fast, and one can change mind and realize that the home country is as good or a better place. If that ever happens, think about that and reflect whether other accomplishments besides the permanent residency here is worthwhile in case the home country turns out to improve.
d) Social life:see if living far away from family is what you want. Also, verify whether money you spend going back to Sweet India or China every year doesn't become an expense so high that could make up for a lower salary in your home country (then no need to travel anymore).
Just few thoughts out there of a man from a man who is getting old and tired of B.S..
My own conclusion is that I would never come to the US had I learned the greencad process took so long (4.7 years).
a) If you have wife who cannot work here due to lack of visa, think twice before you come or stay here for too long. If your wife is skilled, she could get a job in the home country and contribute towards the income. Here in the US, perhaps I made some more money than what I was going to make in the home country, but the fact that my wife did not work in her profession ended up as a disadvantage. Do not over overlook that.
b) If you are not doing exactly your dream profession when you get a job in the US, think about that. If you stay in a job in which you do not like the boss, environment or line of work just because you have to tolerate the job temporarily until the greencard is done, then you might be in trouble if the process takes too long. In my case I had to tolerate less than ideal bosses and line of work far too long. Is that worthed or the freedom to work in the home country is a better deal?
c) Things change in life;for some people, the dream of living in the US is all that matters. The problem is, time goes by fast, and one can change mind and realize that the home country is as good or a better place. If that ever happens, think about that and reflect whether other accomplishments besides the permanent residency here is worthwhile in case the home country turns out to improve.
d) Social life:see if living far away from family is what you want. Also, verify whether money you spend going back to Sweet India or China every year doesn't become an expense so high that could make up for a lower salary in your home country (then no need to travel anymore).
Just few thoughts out there of a man from a man who is getting old and tired of B.S..
My own conclusion is that I would never come to the US had I learned the greencad process took so long (4.7 years).
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