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Western Humility and The Economy and Visa Approval
Dear Friends,
A Chinese American friend and one from India both had a similar response recently when they talked about a son giving their father the gift of a car: it was such a generous gift that it was better not to tell family because they might be jealous. Westerners, when asked about whether they would tell their family about such a gift, had different thoughts. In the US, I would call my brother up and invite him for a ride. In Brazil, Simone would call her sister and let her know immediately. In Spain, Cesar would not call his brother. Instead he would drive over to his brother’s house in the new car and honk. When his brother came out he would point out the new car, the gift from his son. Then he would ask, “What has your son bought you lately?”
The Economy’s Effect on Visa Approval While it is very difficult to know with certainty whether approval rates for Interns or Trainees on the J1 Exchange Visitor visas are going down as the US economy slows, it seems not. The number of people obtaining these visas is going down though. There are not as many positions available so there are fewer people applying.
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