The quality of life in a foreign land largely depends on His Majesty Chance. 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 income and many other factors.
How do US citizens live?
Americans are a proud nation. They live by their own laws and rules, constantly trying to promote their own principles in other states. It is known that the United States 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 level of income. But, of course, those who are at the very top of the social ladder live luxuriously. And there is nothing surprising in the fact 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 main features of the life of its ordinary citizens. In most cases, they are not interested in other people's affairs. However, with seeming indifference, the Americans are veryresponsive nation. If you feel sick and you sit down 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. Behind her is a medical aid carriage. The police will also arrive. In the event that the action of firefighters is not required, they can provide medical assistance before the arrival of doctors. Representatives of these two professions in America are respected by ordinary citizens, and besides, the state also takes care of them. So, an ordinary nurse in New York receives a salary of six thousand dollars. And, of course, there are several times more doctors.
In America, many roads are tolled. This applies to tunnels and bridges, as these transport arteries can significantly save time and reduce gasoline 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 doctors work only at a professional level. For delivery to the hospital in an ambulance for examination, an invoice is issued in the amount of about five hundred dollars. As for the usual X-ray, you will have to pay $ 200 for it. Of course, medicines are not cheap in this country, in addition, doctors often prescribe a lot of such drugs that the patient does not need. Operations in America do 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 that's without taking into accountfacial treatment! However, the bulk of the country's citizens have he alth insurance. Of these, such procedures, operations and medicines are paid. That is why access to medical institutions is reflected little on the family budget.
How do older people live in the US? They don't worry about their old age. The state provides everyone not only with a decent pension, but also with other benefits. That is why older American couples are often found on many tourist trips. Sick elderly people in the USA are provided with medicines and a nurse. Depending on the state of he alth of an elderly person, care can be provided for several hours a week or around the clock. Employees of specially created organizations deliver food to the elderly. Doctors provide treatment for the elderly until their very last day. The fact is that doctors do not care what age their patient is.
It's not uncommon for Americans to live in rented apartments. This allows them to move frequently simply at will or in connection with a change in job. Is it good to live in America? The answer to this question depends on the personal preferences of each. For example, in this country no one forces anyone to study. Whoever has the desire will receive an education. In the US, teachers do not run after everyone and do not ask to teach 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 US, it is not enough to have influential parents in order to break out into the people. Here the most valuedpositive character traits of a person and his knowledge.
Independent life in America begins from the age of majority. Children who have reached this age are often sent to college campuses or rent an apartment to get a job.
How to resettle in the US?
Our compatriots are constantly beckoned by America. A large number of people annually wish to receive permanent residence in this country. 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 choose one of the existing options. Immigrants are attracted by the numerous cities of America. The list of ways that will allow you to get the desired status is not so wide, but if you wish, the dream will certainly come true.
The first legal way to immigrate is to obtain a work visa. It can only be issued to an experienced specialist of any kind of activity. Such a visa is opened at the invitation of the employer for two years. It can be extended three times. Such emigration to America as a whole lasts six years. During this period, you can apply for a green card, which will allow you to continue living in the United States.
The second option for moving to the country of your dreams is to obtain a businessman visa. For its registration on the territory of Russia, a person must open his own company. 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 issued for a period of one year. This period iskind of probationary period. If during the year the company will work successfully, then this will allow you to get the next visa. Its term will be three years. From the very beginning of your stay in America, you can apply for a residence permit. This method of emigration at first glance seems quite simple. However, there may be a large number of pitfalls on the way to its implementation.
How to move to live in America if the previous two ways are difficult and inaccessible for you? Winning a green card will help fulfill your dream. The fact is that the US government holds official lottery draws, where fifty thousand people are selected annually by a computer. Any person can apply to participate. 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 in 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 to enter into a legal marriage. In this case, for several years you will have to prove the fact that you got married or got married not at all for your own self-interest, but for love. There is another option - obtaining refugee status. Only in this case it will be necessary to prove that you are being persecuted in your homeland, and your life is in danger because of this.
Physical shock
Suppose you used one of the methods described above and your dream becamereality. How to live in America after moving to another continent? One of the first problems that emigrants face is a violation of the daily 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 for constant drowsiness and some absent-mindedness to go away. After that, emigrants begin to dine at the time when it is midnight in Russia, and get out of bed at the hours when everyone in their native country is already asleep.
Culture shock
How to live in America when the whole surrounding reality is fundamentally different from the one you are used to in your homeland? Emigrants have a need to adapt to an unusual culture for them. They are cut off 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, there may be difficulties with understanding and pronunciation. Emigrants are oppressed by the heavy burdens that must be endured when taking courses, passing exams, participating in seminars, etc.
How to live in America at such a high daily pace? Remember that culture shock is a normal human reaction. Do not panic. Gradually, each 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 allow you to return to normal he alth. In the process of adaptation, it is worth showing tolerance. In America, people can say or do things that are not accepted in Russia. It must be understood that in this country there arevalues. They are a reflection of American culture.
Residing Russian-speaking immigrants in the US
Today, people 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 is inhabited by about three hundred thousand people. And not only representatives of this nationality live here. Russians are called all people who came to the United States from the former republics of the USSR. Of course, such communities exist not only in New York. Russians are also settling in other cities of the country. It is worth mentioning that during the Soviet period, as a rule, representatives of Jewish nationality emigrated. To date, no such trend has been observed. Jews in the list of modern emigrants occupy only twelve percent of the total.
Reason for moving
What motivates our compatriots to leave Russia? There are several reasons for emigration. In Soviet times, people moved to live in the United States from the USSR who were objectionable to the authorities due to their political convictions. Russians in America today are athletes, artists and scientists, scientists and programmers. All of them travel at the invitation of American companies in order toto earn decent money.
Move to the US and businessmen whose business is inextricably linked with this country. They quickly find their niche and live quite prosperously. However, among the emigrants there are those who rely only on a smile of fortune. These are little-known musicians and actors, "Russian brides", as well as small businessmen. Their fate is different.
Influence of emigration
Former citizens of our country, no doubt, are changing 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 confidence in local authorities. They are largely excluded from the public and fast-paced political life of the United States. The proof of this is the absence of representatives of Russian emigrants in any prominent government posts. However, the situation is gradually changing. Russians are beginning to realize their civil rights and are getting involved in elections at various levels.
Modern emigration
Our compatriots who are currently arriving in the United States are increasingly less likely to choose Russian quarters as their place of residence. Modern emigrants integrate much faster in a new society for them and do not feel the need to stick to the diaspora. The onboarding process makes learning English easierlanguage.
Modern emigrant is most often accepted for positions that require high professional skills. Payment for the work performed is at the average level for America. This fact is due to the peculiarities of the modern migration policy of the country. Indeed, in order to obtain a work visa, a Russian must prove that he has special skills that are required in the American labor market.
The exception is the one who came to the US for any family reasons. How can such people live in America? If an emigrant does not have a demanded speci alty, he does not know English well, then you can only count on unskilled, low-paid labor.
Cultural Life
Emigrants from Russia are forced to adapt to a new environment for them. Over time, they begin to behave like Americans with similar education and income. In modern conditions, the influence of diasporas is somewhat decreasing. The specific emigrant life, which reached its peak in the second half of the 20th century, no longer has such a scope and distribution.
In the US, several Russian-language publications are being released. However, there is a crisis in this area as well. This is due to the development of the Internet.
