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In this interview, Oksana, a talented photographer from Chelyabinsk, talks about her move to the United States on a talent visa, shares her experience of applying for O-1 and EB-1A visas, and discusses the difference in mentality between Russians and Americans. She speaks frankly about life in America, local food, cultural peculiarities, and adaptation problems. Find out how immigration changed her life and what advice she gives to those who dream of moving to the United States. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:50 What city is Oksana from? How old is she and what did she do before moving? 01:23 Why did she decide to move? 02:30 What is her official immigration status? 03:35 How is a talent visa processed? 04:32 How is a case for a talent visa assembled? 08:25 Oksana's social photography works 15:20 What are the criteria for obtaining a talent visa? 16:20 How exactly did the move on a talent visa take place? 19:04 How did Oksana's family and friends react to the move? 20:38 How much did the move to America cost approximately? 22:30 How much money do you need to take with you when moving to the USA? 24:16 The cost of a mortgage in the USA 26:12 How much does Oksana earn per month approximately? 27:32 How much does groceries cost per month in the USA? 28:18 The quality of food in the USA. The Yuka app 31:27 How has Oksana's life changed financially since arriving? 32:27 The service sector in America compared to Russia 34:36 The difference between Russian and American mentalities. Ageism 39:17 The level of culture in the USA and Russia 42:57 Inflation. How do prices rise in the USA? 44:36 Differences between US states. Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Washington (Columbia Island) 49:31 Is it true that there is a place for every taste in the USA? The homeless problem 54:54 Differences between Russians and Americans 1:03:34 How are Russian values different from American values? 1:05:07 What was the biggest difficulty in moving? 1:07:31 After moving, is it better to try to communicate more with Russians or with Americans? 1:09:01 How do Americans react to the fact that Oksana is from Russia? 1:10:05 How does Oksana find Russia better than America? 1:12:04 And how is America better than Russia? 1:15:44 What Russian characteristics and traditions has Oksana preserved in her everyday life? 1:16:23 And what American ones has she introduced into her life? 1:17:47 What, besides holidays, would Oksana like to take with her to Russia? 1:19:34 What would you like to bring from Russia to America? 1:21:05 What do you dislike most about the US? 1:24:28 What does she think about body positivity in the US? 1:27:44 What was her very first impression of the US? Has it changed? 1:36:26 What advice could Oksana give to someone who wants to move to the US?