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hi all
I am a Syrian guy (20 years old) who fled Syria to the US asking for asylum but now I have to live on my own.
so I have a high school diploma which is equivalent to the US diplomas and I can speak English well.
I left everything in Syria including my driving license (literally everything).
I have a place to stay in for the next month but after this month is over I have to find my own place.
so what kind of jobs can I have? I was planing for a roustabout job in ND but I couldn't move their due to financial issues.
I am thinking about getting a driving license which will allow me to drive big trucks ,is that possible?
I was looking into Craigslist Jobs and it seems that there are a lot of driving jobs out there.
how much will it cost to get this kind of driving license? and can I get a job if I have a driving license without experience?
I'd get in touch with a charitable group like the United Way or an immigrant assistance group for their guidance about your next steps. Also, there are likely social groups for immigrants from areas. I know in the Boston area, there is International Institute (especially for refugees, not just immigrants) and a Lithuanian Club and similar gatherings of people. Some immigrant groups start their own credit union.
It sounds like you are somewhat isolated from other newcomers. I am not familiar with groups in Cleveland, but I'm sure they exist. Maybe start with the United Way charitable group. Go to a good library and ask the librarians to help you find the United Way or an immigrant/newcomer social service agency.
It's good that you finished high school and speak English well. You should be able to make things work. Best wishes.
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the licensing process will cost about $100 to the state, but you will have to provide a truck for the test. Most people will take a class, and the school provides the testing truck. It will take 1-15 weeks depending on the and school and the kind(s) of vehicle, cost $3,000-$20,000.
I can't speak to your situation, but I used to work with someone who was in the country with asylum from Columbia. I know for him at least being a political refugee didn't prevent him from getting any job that a native born American could get. It took him a little bit to get up on his feet, but he ended up doing very well. I don't remember the names of them, but he did tell me that there are a number of needs-based scholarships for asylees to go to US-based colleges.
yea I do ,once the asylum is granted you are eligible to work.
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