New York is the capital of immigrants: facts that will make you look at the city differently

According to the US Census, one in four New Yorkers is an immigrant, and one in five has at least one parent who is an immigrant. So that can rightfully be called New York - the capital of immigrants. Interesting facts about immigrant New York told by the author blog "The immigrant alphabet" on "Yandex.Zen".

1% of current US residents are descendants of immigrants, arriving on Ellis Island from various countries... It was this island that became for them the "gateway" to a new life in the United States for many generations.

2. The New York authorities are very loyal to immigrants. They respect them and understand that many left their countries out of necessity. therefore the authorities do not “strangle” with document checks, discrimination and bureaucracy... In addition, for immigrants there is even special local assistance programs.

3. New York is a variety of cultures. If you are afraid that stand out from the crowdthen this is a big misconception. Dozens of nationalities and cultures are represented here. And everyone respects everyone.

In this city no one is ashamed of their homelandbecause others are interested in where you are from, what is special about your country, what kind of culture, traditions, cuisine there are.

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4. Wide different diasporas are represented... Immigrants know that help is especially needed at first: in search of housing, work, school for children, but simply cheaper grocery stores.

5. In New York huge rental market "Without verification". And this is a huge plus, which makes people move here. In the USA to rent an apartment or house, necessary show your credit rating, otherwise they may refuse. The new immigrant does not yet have any credit history in the United States, so only the trust of the owners and the willingness to help allow immigrants to find housing.

6. City for any wallet. There are expensive states (like California), there are cheap ones (like North Carolina). New York is also often considered expensive. But in reality this is not the case. New York is city ​​for any wallet... Here you can rent an apartment for both $ 1 and $ 000. In the same way, you can eat at McDonald's for $ 30, or at a restaurant for a couple of hundred, and this is not the limit.

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7. Available educational courses... There are many courses in New York, including for new immigrants. Moreover, often even language classes at colleges are free. In addition, there are many charitable organizations that allow you to learn a new profession and get back on your feet as quickly as possible.

There are actually a lot of Russian-speaking people in the city. They live not only on Brighton BeachAs it is commonly believed, it is rare to hear non-Russian speech there. ours can be found on Manhattan , and in other areas.