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Arriving in the U.S. with Promises of Support: An Immigrant's Reality Check

Sunday, November 10, 2024 by Oscar Fernandez

Content creator @jesusrincon312 has released a candid and unfiltered reflection on the challenges faced by many Latino immigrants upon reaching the United States. In his video, he notes that friends or family often encourage them with assurances like "come to the U.S., I'll support you here," prompting many to sell their belongings and risk crossing the border. However, the reality, he asserts, is starkly different once they arrive.

He describes how initially, it's as if "you're a god... you won't lack anything." But by the second or third day, conditions change, and new expectations arise: "find a job, you're here to work, don't flush the toilets too often, don't leave the lights on." His message is straightforward: if you're not genuinely willing to help someone, it's better not to offer, as the experience can become an emotional and financial burden that's hard to bear.

The video quickly garnered responses, resonating with thousands and accumulating nearly 4,000 likes and over 200 comments, mostly from individuals who have faced similar situations. One user commented, "I'm in the U.S. and experiencing this with my own family," while another shared, "They did that to me, but I left and made it on my own." Some took it philosophically, like a user who remarked, "Guests, like fish, start to stink after three days... sad reality, but true."

Many expressed disappointment in the lack of support, especially from family. "Family is the worst, you rely on a stranger more, yet you can't count on anyone," wrote one person, and another added, "I was humiliated a lot, that shouldn't happen." Someone else recounted being kicked out by their own brother for not finding work: "I went through that, my own brother kicked me out."

Conversely, some offered advice for future immigrants. "Plan ahead, think it through, so you don't depend on others," advised one commenter; another agreed, "If you're going to take someone in, do it sincerely." Others used the opportunity to encourage those in similar situations: "We've all been through this; you need to be strong-minded and keep moving forward."

This story highlights the reality for many immigrants in the United States and elsewhere, where the promise of assistance turns into a challenge that leaves them adrift. For many, the American dream begins with disillusionment, but as one user put it, "I made it, although I had to go through the same."

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