Ivan came to American at the age of 15 from St. Petersburg, Russia. He is now 47 years old, has a family, and works as a freelance computer programmer. When asked whether or not he considered himself an American patriot, Ivan replied:
Yes, I would even go to the army if needed. This country adopted my family. It took us in as her own. No one was obligated to help us, but they did. I owe this country the life that I have now and it is better than the life I had in Russia. I am indebted to this country.”
