As an immigrant, I encountered many difficulties and most of them were the result of misinformation. My mission is to assist and guide individuals through the process of immigration to the United States. My primary goal is to provide information to navigate the complex immigration procedures successfully. My intention is to provide the tools for you to get properly informed about transitioning as a newcomer. In this space you will find information about:
As an immigrant, I understand and am empathetic toward your aspirations and concerns. The transition process can be a highly emotional and life-changing experience. Remember, the immigration journey is unique, and your vision is different from others. Achieve your dreams of moving to the United States successfully.
The journey made by most immigrants is challenging and unpleasant. Each emigration experience is unique, filled of up and downs, and rarely goes as planned. I'm a citizen of Venezuela, born and raised, who only traveled outside of the country the day of my first migration. At the age of twenty-four, I moved to a small island in the Caribbean called Aruba with the love of my life and our two-year-old daughter. We uprooted from all that was familiar to find opportunity. We experienced hardship and uncertainty during the first three years in Aruba. Many of the difficulties we experienced in Aruba were due to our lack of planning.
I did not educate myself about the migration process, cost, or potential limitations such as:
I was able to lean on my community for support; however, my situation, like so many immigrants, is unique. Our savings dried up within two months due to our lack of budgeting. I decided to work under the table, doing small jobs like house cleaning, babysitting, ironing clothes, and baking for families.
My first official job was as a server in a seafood restaurant. As a server, I could apply for a work permit and learn Dutch and some English. We expanded our family by having another child at the most challenging time without considering the legal system. We experienced family separation for a short term and work exploitation for many years. After almost nine years of ups and downs on the island, in 2016, we immigrated to the United States as legal aliens holding an intra-company transfer U.S. visa (L1 for the key employee and L2 for the spouse and unmarried children). We saved a good amount of money, bought a house, and moved in with a ton of confidence that this time would be different. We were set up to succeed, so we thought. We bought the house at the highest peak in real estate history. Our L1 and L2 extension visas were denied thanks to malpractice, and the family lost their immigration status. After more than 55,000 dollars, I ended up with a limited status called "Withholding of Removal." This new status protected me and my family from being returned to our home country, and we received the right to remain in the United States to work legally but no opportunity to apply for residency. My family and I have been fortunate to live in the U.S. for over fifteen years. We had overcome many obstacles, which provided us with growth opportunities. We have gained occupational licenses, college degrees, and professional progression. Achieving all we have has taken us years and many failures. I aim to provide information to help you navigate the complex emigration process, law enforcement, school system, taxes, and cultural inclusion. The Newcomer USA website is available for you at no cost. Take advantage of the information.
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