Okay, so you finally made it to the United States and you are trying to decide what it is you are going to do. That depends on a couple of things. These things include if you made it to the states illegally, if you have a work permit, applying for citizenship, approved for a lottery, or more. Employment needs to come first but you may need to take care of your status first.
If you came to the United States illegally by crossing the borders and paid a coyote to get you there then you may be in a weird position. The only way to get your work permit and become a citizen is to have a baby in the country or marry a citizen. Keep in mind that if you are caught in the United States illegally and you are transported back to Mexico or whichever country you came from then you will lose all of your chances of ever becoming a citizen. If you had dreams of a wonderful Christmas in the mountains with the white Christmas trees it will never happen if you are in the states illegally.
If you are in the United States and you have had a baby or you have married a citizen then you need to acquire some type of documentation that makes you legal. First, if you were married then your marriage certificate will work at the social security department to get you a social security number. This will give you new credit so you can buy a home, a car, and establish credit if you want to start your own business. You will also need to acquire a work permit. A work permit will allow you to work in the United States until your approval comes through with the government. This way you can find seasonal work selling prelit Christmas trees and other decorated Christmas trees or even full time employment.
If you were approved for citizenship through a lottery or because you followed the process and applied to become a citizen while you were in another country then you have a lot to do. You are already approved to become a citizen. You need to get to work. One thing to keep in mind is that in America you are allowed to work wherever you want and do whatever you want. If you want to start your own business then you have the freedom to do so. If you want to obtain a higher education then you have the freedom to acquire a degree also. The government will even loan you the money to get a degree too.
Keep in mind that the government will judge their decision on letting you become a citizen on if you contribute to the economy and work a full time job. If you break the law, you will be revoked as a citizen, sent back to your originating country, and never allowed to return again. The best way to come to the United States is the legal way. Getting a job and a home should be your top priorities.
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