Glad I didn't become a US citizen

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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@DaddyEvil (151871)
• United States
13h
As long as you move here legally, you should be okay...
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Pinay Ako
@AkoPinay (11520)
• Philippines
1h
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 (151871)
• United States
1h
@AkoPinay There is racism everywhere... It's no more worrisome here than anywhere else. You avoid people like that.
Amber
@AmbiePam (99897)
• United States
13h
If you come here legally, you’re fine. I’m thankful for my life here, and while life can be hard, I would never want to live anywhere else.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (99897)
• United States
9h
@jaylar Your friend must not live anywhere in my state because that is laughably false around here.
kay lar
@jaylar (1617)
• Kingston, Jamaica
10h
A friend of mine went up to the US as a child, has been a citizen for decades. Has to walk with her US passport because ICE is all over the place
kay lar
@jaylar (1617)
• Kingston, Jamaica
7h
@AmbiePam lives in NYC
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marguicha
@marguicha (227671)
• Chile
8h
I never wanted to actually live in another country although I liked to visit other places.
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Pinay Ako
@AkoPinay (11520)
• Philippines
1h
Same here. Discrimination and Racism is always on my mind. We have beachfront property anyways and I love it here. "Simple living is what makes me happy."
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marguicha
@marguicha (227671)
• Chile
1h
@AkoPinay Anyway I would prefer a country nearer my roots.
changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16977)
• China
10h
Blessing in disguise!Otherwise you would be upset about being deported now.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (118308)
• Marion, Ohio
10h
You have family there so that's a good place
kay lar
@jaylar (1617)
• Kingston, Jamaica
10h
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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Jim Bauer
@porwest (101942)
• United States
11h
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.