Glad I didn't become a US citizen
By LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (52433)
Philippines
June 28, 2025 4:54am CST
I feel sorry for those people who had been deported by ICE which enforced by Pres. Donald Trump in aggressive move with his immigration policies. I wonder what's different from Obama's immigration policies, maybe not seen in news?
My first attempt was a referral from a elder relative who was working in an Casino. The process cost two thousand dollars, that's a lot for me. But it all ended in the Embassy. We don't know why. From what I remember the Casino even sent letter to their politicians for help, didn't work. And I got interviewed twice.
Then 2016 My Dad finally petitioned me. But I didn't pursue due to lack of funds. I've also started to have health problems, Gout is one of them. Then two years ago 2023 I told him I didn't want to pursue it anymore. He died before New Year (2024). At this time, my aunts are already here and probably not coming back because they sold their house over there (US) after my grandma died.
I was fond of Grandma's stories about the US but now I'm an adult I realized that it's a hard life over there. I'm happy here with all of my family members present. Even if I make it, Trump might end up deporting me anyways. 
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8 responses
@DaddyEvil (156671)
• United States
28 Jun
As long as you move here legally, you should be okay...
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@AkoPinay (11524)
• Philippines
29 Jun
I agree. My cousin's son is new there working as a NURSE. I also have cousins and friends there who are married to Americans. But personally, I never dreamed of living nor working overseas because discrimination and racism always come to mind since I was a little kid. 
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@DaddyEvil (156671)
• United States
29 Jun
@AkoPinay There is racism everywhere... It's no more worrisome here than anywhere else. You avoid people like that.
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@Letranknight2015 (52433)
• Philippines
30 Jun
My Dad didn't. That's why I was rejected by the embassy, it's a strong possibility because Dad went there illegally at the time. Not to mention he got pick in by drunk people every time he walks home at night. He ( Dad) tried to hooked me with female US citizen before @AkoPinay but I was clue less, I didn't have the passion and thick skin like other Filipinos have.
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@marguicha (228162)
• Chile
28 Jun
I never wanted to actually live in another country although I liked to visit other places.
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@marguicha (228162)
• Chile
29 Jun
@AkoPinay Anyway I would prefer a country nearer my roots.
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@Letranknight2015 (52433)
• Philippines
30 Jun
Same here @marguicha It's better to visit other parts of the country instead.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17006)
• China
28 Jun
Blessing in disguise!Otherwise you would be upset about being deported now.
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@Letranknight2015 (52433)
• Philippines
30 Jun
Yeah, I will have to start all over again @changjiangzhibin89 not sure how will I survive that.
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@porwest (105489)
• United States
28 Jun
If you would have become a U.S. Citizen, you'd have nothing to worry about. The deportations are not focused on immigrants who follow a legal process to become citizens. They are focused on immigrants who enter the country illegally. Big difference.
As for Obama's deportation policies? They were exactly the same policies Trump is using now. ICE raids were conducted, and people were deported, WITHOUT due process, under the law. But of course, the media won't tell you that.
People who "break in" to the United States have no right to remain here anymore than a burglar has the right to break into your house and claim it as his home.
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@Letranknight2015 (52433)
• Philippines
12 Jul
@porwest Yes I've seen that for many years before and now media tries to make it look horrible.
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@Letranknight2015 (52433)
• Philippines
30 Jun
In my opinion, it would have not worked @porwest I'm not too vigilant with bad elements of people over there since it's too diverse. I wonder what were those legal process to follow. Yeah right? @porwest That's even frightening now because ICE seems to have been given too much power that scared out of every body.
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@porwest (105489)
• United States
30 Jun
@Letranknight2015 The only ones who are scared are the ones who broke the law, and when law enforcement comes close to people who break the law, they become scared because...
DUH!
They broke the law!
When I drive down the highway I see cops all the time waiting for speeders. I am not afraid because I am not speeding. But the speeders? Yeah...sure...they have something to worry about because they are the ones the cops are after.
If one is not speeding, the cops aren't scary. And if one is in the country LEGALLY, neither are ICE.
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@jaylar (2016)
• Kingston, Jamaica
28 Jun
the problem is the racism that you not only become accustomed to but expect. I know Jamaicans who go up there and forget what paradise is...
Give you an example; friend been up there for decades... has a business... reports a serious fraud matter. ONE YEAR LATER the police move. Why? He's Black!
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@Letranknight2015 (52433)
• Philippines
30 Jun
Hello @jaylar It took them that long to do something about that case? that really sucks how can you be secured if law enforcement is being biased with you.
@Letranknight2015 (52433)
• Philippines
12 Jul
@jaylar That's just horrible..though i think this is nothing new.
@jaylar (2016)
• Kingston, Jamaica
30 Jun
@Letranknight2015 the police claim they were busy, etc. America is a very racist nation, always has been. For police to get up and investigate for a black man..? Nahhh
@Letranknight2015 (52433)
• Philippines
30 Jun
Not sure if I'm going to survive over there if I get a chance to go now @Jenaisle I was confident before because I could walk but not anymore. Its not much, but maybe going there is not meant for me. I would have told my dad right then there if I didn't want to be petitioned.
@wolfgirl569 (120825)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Jun
You have family there so that's a good place
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@Letranknight2015 (52433)
• Philippines
30 Jun
It seems now that is even more important @wolfgirl569
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