• Meatball Man@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    I’d love to leave, but I’m living paycheck to paycheck. I barely have the money to pay for rent let alone save up to move.

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      3 days ago

      Would you qualify as a refugee in Mexico or Canada? Looks like an easy enough border to cross if you would.

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        3 days ago

        I’m thinking of hiring some American illegals to clean up my lawn, they have those cute traditional outfits of khaki shorts and New Balances. Exotic!

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          They are also used to low minimum wages and no worker protections. Don’t even need to provide them with healthcare!

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        I don’t know about Mexico but Canada won’t recognize refugee claims from people in the US due to safe harbour rules. It’s still considered a safe country so you can’t be a refugee from there.

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        I could definitely look into the refugee status, but crossing with no money, no friends or family abroad, and no plan, sounds like a bad idea.