According to the latest census data, the number of legal and illegal immigrants in the United States may reach 51 million within eight years. By 2060, 82% of the total population growth in the United States will come from the immigrant population. Why is everyone so eager to immigrate to the United States? This is because immigrants enjoy the U.S. green card, which allows them to freely enjoy the following 15 "benefits":
【Employment Freedom】
Green card holders can work in the United States without restrictions. To protect the interests of its citizens, many jobs in the U.S. (such as high-tech, biochemistry, military research, production, and defense work) are not open to foreigners, even if they possess the necessary knowledge and expertise. This situation puts foreign students at a significant disadvantage when seeking employment after graduation compared to American students. However, green card holders do not need to worry; they can shift from the "disadvantaged" side to the "advantaged" side.
【Student Tuition】
Studying abroad is a costly investment, with international students in U.S. universities paying at least $25,000 in tuition each year, and the costs for preparatory, undergraduate, and master's programs exceeding 1 million RMB. However, after obtaining a green card through investment immigration, the cost of attending public schools can be reduced by more than half. Additionally, green card holders are eligible to apply for scholarships, grants, and legal work, allowing them to enjoy various benefits and medical coverage available to local students, as well as the comfort of having family nearby, which is crucial for the mental and physical development of children.
【Scholarships】
For Chinese students intending to apply for scholarships at U.S. universities, they can only compete for a limited number of scholarships available to foreign students against outstanding candidates from around the world. However, for students holding a green card, the range of scholarships available to them far exceeds what a foreign student can apply for. After immigrating to the United States, children have a much greater chance of receiving scholarships than international students.
【Student Loans】
Green card holders over the age of 18 can apply for various types of student loans after obtaining their green card. For example, tuition at prestigious private universities in the U.S. can reach up to $30,000 per year; if a green card holder wishes to pursue a two-year master's program, applying for student loans of $60,000 to $70,000 is not difficult.
【Acceptance Rates at Prestigious Schools】
In the United States, public primary and secondary schools are not open to international students, who can only choose to attend expensive private schools. However, after obtaining a U.S. green card, not only can they attend public primary and secondary schools, but their chances of being accepted into top universities during the college application phase also increase. With a U.S. green card, children can enjoy the same admission treatment as American children.
【Direct Family Benefits】
Green card holders who marry foreign nationals can apply for green cards for their spouses and their unmarried children under the age of 21.
【Government Assistance in Job Search】
The U.S. government has specialized agencies that help citizens find jobs for free. Green card holders can register their skills, expertise, and interests with this department, which will assist them in finding jobs at no cost. Additionally, this department provides free training in basic skills (such as computer skills and English) to help job seekers.
【Retirement Benefits】
After accumulating ten years of tax records (the minimum is about $50 per month in actual taxes), individuals can receive a pension from the U.S. federal government for life after retirement (usually at age 65), which ranges from $1,000 to $1,200 per month. For many immigrants, the number of years receiving a pension is often greater than the number of years they worked and paid taxes.
【Unemployment Benefits】
Applicants, their spouses, and even children can receive government assistance if they are unemployed after obtaining their green card. After having six months of tax records, they can report unemployment to the local authorities in the U.S. and receive government relief (ranging from $400 to $1,200 per month).
【Life Insurance and Funds】
Green card holders can enjoy certain life insurance products linked to funds that are not available in China, allowing them to have a higher income after retirement.
【Elderly Medical Insurance】
Medical expenses in the United States are quite high, but any "low-income" green card holder (without tax records) can apply for a "medical card" after retirement, which allows them to receive medical care without incurring costs. This can completely alleviate the concerns of elderly individuals suffering from illnesses. For those who do not fall into the low-income category, as long as they have ten years of accumulated tax records, they can pay a minimal insurance fee after retirement and not bear the medical expenses themselves.
【Housing Subsidies】
Green card holders can apply to purchase low-income senior citizen apartments after retirement. They can buy their own housing in the U.S. built with government subsidies for about 35% of the market price.
【Family Welfare Benefits】
If you qualify for retirement or disability benefits, your family members can also receive family welfare benefits.
【Social Security Subsidies】
Social security subsidies provide monthly living allowances to low-income individuals and the impoverished.
【Comprehensive Pension System】
The pension system includes three aspects: basic social pension insurance, corporate supplementary pension insurance, and individual savings plans, often referred to as the "three-legged stool." (For more information on the U.S. pension system, please refer to related articles on the WorldWay Immigration official website.) Of course, the aforementioned benefits may have different meanings for different applicants, and how to utilize them and whether they are worthwhile depends on your personal circumstances. (Source: Internet)
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