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"The Morrison Visa made it all possible."

I first fell in love with New York City during a college summer on a J1 visa. The energy, the diversity, the feeling that anything was possible, it all left a deep impression. I knew then that I wasn’t finished with New York. When the Morrison Visa was announced, I was delighted. I applied straight away, hoping for a chance to return.

Once the visa came through, I didn’t hesitate. I packed up, moved back to New York, and I’ve been living the American dream ever since.

“New York City is a great place to be young, so many things to do, and so many great people.”

Those early days were exciting. There was no shortage of things to explore and people to meet. I found New York incredibly welcoming, it became home very quickly.

I often get asked what the challenges were in moving here, but the truth is, I didn’t face any that stand out. The experience was positive from the beginning. And the best part? Meeting my wife and starting a family here. That made the story complete.

“The Morrison Visa made it all possible.”

It gave me the opportunity to build a life I truly love. I’m incredibly grateful for the chance to come here, to grow, and to create something meaningful. The Morrison Visa was more than just paperwork, it was the key that opened the door to everything that followed.


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