somebody wrote:
A surprising number of Polish immigrants are packing up, closing their bank accounts, and leaving the United States, reports Polish Daily Nowy Dziennik. Banks such as Pekao U.S. Money Express in New York City are seeing a growing trend of Poles withdrawing hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings to take with them as they look for opportunity elsewhere. Reasons for the departure include frustrations with the process to become legal immigrants, disillusionment with American materialism and a lack of promising employment or financial prospects. However, they are not necessarily returning to Poland, but seeking work in other European countries like Ireland, the United Kingdom, or Sweden. According to the report, the destination of these Polish immigrants indicates a delayed demographic impact of Poland’s admission into the European Union.
this just sounds like nature taking it's course. Poles can move around more freely now, they can go to any country in the EU and look for work, so part of this is simply times changing. this "surprising number" is completely subjective. what is a "surprising number"? 2%? 5%?
I also think it's worth mentioning that I'd like to see the paperwork histories of those Polish immigrants who are "frustrated with the process to become legal immigrants," if you catch my drift.
the majority of America's Polish population is not going anywhere.
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