HArd to be an immigrant skateboarder (pro) here in America..?
347632
I should get 10 points for even reading that question!  Sheesh!  \n\nYou need to get the correct working papers..and NO, we don't hate everyone, just illegal aliens.
1102615
I really wish we could let you in, but since 20 Million illegals from south American have invaded, the Government of United States would like to give them permission to cut in front of you in line. \n\nSeriously, You would want to visit the United states consultant office in your country.  There is a lot of paperwork to fill out.  It might take awhile before you will be permitted to live and work here.  The easiest way would be to get a student visa and attend university here.  Then, while you are here apply for residency and a green card.  Otherwise, you may end up waiting for years to apply for residency and a green card in Indonesia before being permitted to come over to the U.S..  If you just get a visitor's visa and just stay, you will be breaking the law.  And since you are from Indonesia and not Mexico, they will be more likely to deport you.\n\nI wish you luck.  Diversity is a good thing.  I wish there was a more fair way that more people from many countries could become citizens.  It's not right that someone can just cross illegal and get rewarded when you would like to come over legally.\n\n:)
555014
POSER i am! it took me 3 weeks to ollie. and form there on 4 months to land a shov'it off a curb. i'm a total loser when it comes to skating. but i do own a long board and love bombing hills... but thats about it... so poser yes....long board not so much.
1155250
Good point, do your best to change the stereotype by being a great skateboarder and staying away from drugs and making good decisions.  You have the opportunity to lead by example. \nGood Luck.
251569
it takes good ballence - just get on the skates and practice.  I live near San Francisco, CA, but don't skate because of ballence issues
1051305
its like anywhere else, its probably just as tough as the US, if your really good, then you might have a chance, you don't get into the big stuff straight away, you'll will have to start at the bottom,  and work your way up to the good stuff.
379199
You are not one of the Mexicans they are talking about, you sound just as much and maybe a little more American than me. Some times we got to blur the line between right and wrong. My dad came here illegally but became a citizen 6 years ago. You have to take what you want sometimes if you want it that bad. But you sound like you have a great life, why do you what to come here so bad? -Dallas, TX
1051382
Leaving America is not difficult. America is a free country and you may leave it temporarily or permanently as you wish. Moving to a another country depends on the immigration rules of the other country. If the other country is accepting immigrants and you meet their criteria there should be no real problem.
484820
The best part about skateboarding is that there is no right or wrong way to do it.  It is pure freedom.  Anyone can skateboard.  Just get on and go.  If you want to take it to another level, then just like anything else, you have to practice and practice hard.
530690
Must be like Americans
967187
why do u want to come to America so badly??? i mean, i always dreamed of coming here, but now that im here, there isn't much to do...i guess that depends on where you live though..
246646
Have you ever tried to get visas into other countries?  Some are just as difficult.\n\nThe general fear which pervades many Americans (and we're not the only ones) is that new immigrants will upset the balance that we have.  It will drive up unemployment, and people who live here will  be replaced by cheap labor.  \n\nNow they have the "potential terrorist" excuse to also increase their immigration fears.
799595
im with you... it seems like everytime i try to do an impossible i crack a nut... seriously, it never works. my friend is the best skater [non pro] that ive ever seen, and he cant even do an impossible. i guess u would be able to do it if you like ollied higher or u were higher up and jumped and did an impossible... beats me...plus,  i cant afford any ramps or rails to get more air anywase... lol
638916
A lot of the pro illegal arguments are about how hard everything is for the illegals. The American settlers probably didn't complain about this being hard. I'm disabled and have trouble doing stuff, but I at least try to do stuff instead of wimping out and taking the easy way like these illegals do.
462657
I want to, but I'm a mother of young children and I'm scared it will get violent. In Miami, they've been making sweeps of immigrants in an effort to intimidate. My parents came to the US about 37 yrs ago when the law was tht if your child was born American, you as the foreign parents would be eligible for American citizenship.Here I am. I KNOW my parents are hard working, independent, law abiding, God fearing people that anyone would be proud to have over for dinner (not just serving it!). They came here as young students and were given an opportunity. FYI, I have an MBA, a BA in English w/out any gov't assitance. I guess I'm taking it personally. I feel for those hardworking people who just want a better future for their kids.
716633
A big challenge is the culture shock..u might think is it not bfore, but when u get there u know it...the second is to know the people and think like them..
616464
You have to apply to the American Ambassy for a Green Card.  Only way of getting work in the States.   It will take time and you'll have loads of questions to answer.  More so these days  I would imagine.