The quality of life in a foreign land largely depends on His Majesty the Case. Often, it is he who determines whether a person will be successful outside his country. Of course, life in America attracts people with social stability, high incomes and many other factors.
How do U.S. citizens live?
Americans are a proud nation. They live by their own laws and regulations, constantly trying to promote their own principles in other states. It is known that the USA is the most developed country not only in the New World, but also in comparison with other states of our planet. What is life like in America? It is worth saying that working US citizens, unlike Russians, have approximately the same good income level. But, of course, those of them who stand at the very top of the social ladder live luxuriously. And it is not surprising that today the United States is one of the most attractive countries for immigration.
Those who intend to leave their homeland and settle in America should be aware of the basic features of the life of its ordinary citizens. In most cases, they are not interested in other people's affairs. However, with seeming indifference, Americans are a very responsive nation. If you feel sick and you sat in the middle of the street, then passers-by will certainly offer their help and call 911. A car with firefighters will arrive on call. Following her is a medical care carriage. The police will arrive on call. In the event that the actions of firefighters are not required, they can provide medical care before the arrival of doctors. Representatives of these two professions in America are respected by ordinary citizens, and the state also takes care of them. So, an ordinary nurse in New York receives a salary in the range of six thousand dollars. And doctors, of course, several times more.
In America, many roads are paid. This applies to tunnels and bridges, as these transport arteries can significantly save time and reduce gas costs. The fare on such roads is within a few dollars and depends on the number of lanes, length, etc.
Prices in America for medical services are quite high, but at the same time, doctors work only on a professional level. For delivery to the hospital on an ambulance for an examination, an invoice is issued in the amount of about five hundred dollars. As for the usual X-ray, then you will have to pay $ 200 for it. Of course, expensive drugs in this country and medicines, in addition, doctors often prescribe many such drugs that the patient does not need. Operations in America cost fabulous money. For example, for the restoration of a broken nose and septum, a person will have to pay about sixty thousand dollars. And this is without taking into account the cosmetic treatment of the face! However, the bulk of the country's citizens have health insurance. Of these, similar procedures, operations and medicines are paid. That is why the appeal to medical institutions is reflected in the family budget a little.
How do elderly people live in the USA? They are not worried about their old age. The state provides everyone not only with a decent pension, but also with other benefits. That is why in many tourist trips elderly American couples are often met. Sick older people in the US are provided with medication and a caregiver. Depending on the state of health of an elderly person, care can be carried out both several hours a week and around the clock. Employees of specially created organizations deliver food to older people. Doctors provide treatment for the elderly until their very last day. The fact is that there is no difference to doctors how old their patient is.
Often Americans live in rented apartments. This allows them to often move simply at will or in connection with a change in place of work. Is it good to live in America? The answer to this question depends on each person’s personal preferences. For example, in this country no one forces anyone to study. Whoever has the desire will receive education. In the US, teachers do not run after everyone and do not ask to learn lessons. However, in this country without knowledge and education it is impossible to get a solid job with a high level of salary. In the USA it is not enough to have influential parents in order to break into people. The positive traits of a person’s character and his knowledge are most valued here.
Independent life in America begins with adulthood. Children who have reached this age often go to campuses or rent an apartment while getting a job.
How to relocate to the USA?
Our compatriots are constantly attracted by America. Permanent residence in this country annually wants to get a large number of people. Of course, this is not surprising, because the United States is attractive to immigrants for its high economic level of development. How to move to live in America? To do this, you can select one of the existing options. Numerous cities in America attract immigrants. The list of ways that will allow you to get the desired status is not so wide, but if you want, the dream will certainly come true.
The first legal way to immigrate is to get a work visa. It can be issued only by an experienced specialist of any kind of activity. This visa is opened at the invitation of the employer for two years. It can be extended three times. Such emigration to America generally lasts six years. During this period, you can issue a green card, which will continue to live in the United States.
The second option to move to the country of your dreams is to get a businessman visa. For its registration in Russia, a person must have his own company open. It is not necessary to start a new business in the USA. A branch of a Russian enterprise may be opened in America. The first business visa is valid for one year. This period is a kind of trial period. If the company works successfully during the year, this will allow you to get the next visa. Its validity will be three years. From the very beginning of your stay in America, you can apply for a residence permit. At first glance, this method of emigration seems rather simple. However, a large number of pitfalls can occur on the way to its implementation.
How to move to live in America, if the previous two ways are difficult and inaccessible for you? To fulfill a dream, winning a green card will help. The fact is that the US government holds the official lottery, where fifty thousand people are selected annually by computer. Application for participation can be submitted by any person. To do this, you just need to register on the official website owned by the US Department of State. This method will also allow you to become a resident of any city of America you choose.
The list of opportunities to leave your homeland does not end there. One of the options for obtaining permanent residence in the United States is marriage. In this case, you will have to prove for several years the fact that you did not get married or did not marry for your own gain, but for love. There is another option - obtaining refugee status. Only in this case it will be necessary to prove that you are persecuted in your homeland, and your life is in danger in this regard.
Physical shock
Suppose you have used one of the methods described above, and your dream has come true. How to live in America after moving to another continent? One of the first problems that emigrants face is a violation of the circadian rhythms of the body. This is a kind of physical shock caused by the change of time zones. It will take from two to three days to a week to leave constant drowsiness and some distraction. After that, emigrants begin to dine at a time when it is midnight in Russia, and they get out of bed at hours when everyone in their native country is already sleeping.
Culture shock
How to live in America when all the surrounding reality is fundamentally different from that to which you are accustomed in your homeland? Emigrants need to adapt to their unusual culture. They are divorced from the national environment familiar from childhood. Alien and unfamiliar will be climate and food, landscape, as well as people and their behavior. At first, difficulties with understanding and pronunciation are possible. The big burdens that must be sustained when taking courses, passing exams, participating in seminars, etc., are depressing for emigrants.
How to live in America at such a high daily pace? It should be remembered that cultural shock is a normal human reaction. Do not panic. Gradually, every emigrant gets used to the foundations of a society unfamiliar to him, to the cultural traditions that exist in the United States. All this will restore normal health. In the process of adaptation, tolerance is worthwhile. In America, people can say or do things that are not accepted in Russia. You must understand that in this country there are values. They are a reflection of American culture.
Living in the United States of Russian-speaking immigrants
Today, immigrants from the former USSR and CIS countries can be found all over the world. In all economically developed large countries, there are Russian-speaking communities. Their speech is well understood by residents of nearby areas. In addition, Russian names are given to entire neighborhoods and streets. The USA is no exception. Russians in America traditionally settled on Brighton Beach. This area was even called Little Odessa.
This largest Russian region in America inhabits about three hundred thousand people. Moreover, not only representatives of this nationality live here. Russians are called all people who came to the USA from the former republics of the USSR. Of course, such communities exist not only in New York. Russians settle in other cities of the country. It is worth saying that, as a rule, representatives of Jewish nationality emigrated during the Soviet period. To date, this trend is not observed. Jews in the list of modern emigrants occupy only twelve percent of the total.
Reasons for moving
What prompts our compatriots to leave Russia? There are several reasons for emigration. In Soviet times, people who moved to the United States from the USSR because of their political convictions moved from the USSR to the United States. Russians in America today are athletes, artists and scientists, scientists and programmers. All of them travel at the invitation of American companies in order to earn decent money.
Migrating to the United States and businessmen, whose business is inextricably linked with this country. They quickly find their niche and live quite prosperously. However, among emigrants there are those who rely only on the smile of fortune. These are little-known musicians and actors, “Russian brides”, as well as small businessmen. Their fate is different.
The effect of emigration
Former citizens of our country, no doubt, change not only the appearance of America. They influence the development of the culture and economy of the United States. But this is not always positive. For example, some emigrants from Russia are members of criminal gangs. However, most immigrants from Russia lead a respectable lifestyle.
Politics
Russian communities do not show much trust in the local authorities. They generally do not participate in the public and rapid political life of the United States. Proof of this is the absence of representatives of Russian emigrants in any prominent government posts. However, the situation is gradually changing. Russians are becoming aware of their civil rights and are participating in elections at various levels.
Modern emigration
Our compatriots, who are currently arriving in the United States, are increasingly choosing Russian quarters as their place of residence. Modern emigrants are much quicker to integrate in a new society for them and do not feel the need to stay in the diaspora. The adaptation process simplifies the knowledge of English.
The modern emigrant is most often taken to positions that require high professional skills. Payment for work performed is at an average level for America. This fact is due to the peculiarities of the country's current migration policy. Indeed, in order to obtain a work visa, a Russian should prove that he has the special skills that are required in the American labor market.
The exception is someone who came to the United States for any family reasons. How to live in America to such people? If an emigrant does not have a demanded specialty, he does not know English well, then one can only rely on unskilled low-paid labor.
