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     As a classic comedy film, "Coming to America" may not be the first movie that comes to mind when considering immigration experiences. However, upon closer examination, the movie nails several aspects of the immigrant experience in the United States. Here are six things that "Coming to America" got right about the immigrant experience: 1. The Culture Shock:  When Prince Akeem Joffer (Eddie Murphy) lands in the bustling city of New York from his serene home country of Zamunda, he experiences the quintessential immigrant sensation of culture shock. The fast-paced lifestyle and unfamiliar food choices leave Akeem feeling overwhelmed, a sentiment that echoes the experiences of many immigrants in the United States. 2. The Language Barrier:  Akeem's friend and assistant Semmi (Arsenio Hall) struggles to understand the slang and colloquialisms Americans use, highlighting the language barriers many immigrants face when coming to a new country. 3. The Struggle to Fin

The Effects on U.S. Immigration Policies The United States (U.S.) has a complex set of immigration and visa policies in place for citizens of various countries, including Palestinians and Israeli citizens. This article will take a closer look at the specific policies that apply to these two groups and the approximate number of visas and immigrants who are granted entry to the U.S. each year. The process of obtaining a visa to enter the U.S. can be a challenging and lengthy one for Palestinians. This is largely due to the political situation in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.  Palestinians are considered stateless because the U.S. does not recognize Palestine (Gaza or the West Bank) as a country. The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) defines a stateless person as one without a nationality. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) acknowledges the Palestinian Authority Passport as an official travel document under the  Immigration and National