So for all my concerned friends- here's what's going on.
I've been here under a student VISA for near six years which included a year work VISA. The immigration system is awful to legal immigrants so I can't just call or pay for a Green Card. I have to be sponsored by someone. A job or person can sponsor me as an employee. The application is about $320 but there's the lawyer processing fees which are up in the thousands. The cheapest I've heard is $1500 plus VISA costs. This would tie me to the employer for three years unless I paid the costs. Well since I haven't worked since February that's not an option. I invested all my money in grad school which gave me a work VISA too. However, I wasn't able to find steady employment in that first semester rendering me broke. Had I found a job in that time I would've kept paying school and had a work VISA to keep working under. Now that I finally have a job offer- my VISA is ending. The crazy dichotomy of my current state. So it's messed up- "purchase" on through school by paying 3k every three months or get sponsored by an employer which gives me more stability.
I appreciate prayers! If anything- I'll go home and if I get a new VISA. I'll be back on the ASAP.
Keep praying! I appreciate it all!!
Much love,
Christie
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