Beschreibung:
This is the first book in English to examine irregular migration from former Soviet states to the United States. It discusses reasons for migration; the profile of migrants; how the process works, how migrants obtain U.S. visas; where they work once arrived; and if they intend to return home.
1: Introduction 2: Kyrgyzstan Within A Central Asian Perspective: Historical Background And Migration Trends 3: Migration Policies In The United States And In Kyrgyzstan 4: Leaving The Homeland 5: In The Golden Land 6: Conclusion