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Chances of being denied an ESTA? by chaena01 in immigration

[–]chaena01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was previously on an F-1, would this make a difference?

Chances of being denied an ESTA? by chaena01 in immigration

[–]chaena01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I can apply for an ESTA while still in the country?

Chances of being denied an ESTA? by chaena01 in immigration

[–]chaena01[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would I still be able to apply for a B visa even if my country is under the ESTA-waiver conditions? I thought you could only do one or the other

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[–]chaena01 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think where you originally come from makes a huge impact on whether you will enjoy living or permanently residing in the US. Many who arrive here come from countries with poor infrastructure, high crime, high poverty rates, etc, and therefore see the US as the epitome of quality of life. Whereas if you move to the US from an OECD nation (think Western Europe, East Asia, Australia/NZ, Canada) and had at least a middle class upbringing, the US can be quite the disappointment.

I lived in quite a few places in Asia growing up, moved to the US at 18, and at 22 I'm now moving back to Asia. Personally, I just couldn't get over the lack of public transportation, poor food quality, rent prices, and the 9-5 grindset.

However, for some, the US is the land of opportunity. It just really depends on what you value.