@Ben *******

that is a VERY bad idea. If she works without a proper visa, SHE is the one punished, not the employer. She will be deported, never to be able to return again. This happened to my friend’s husband (he was married to an American and was transferring from a previous work visa) just by missing a deadline. While we have many undocumented workers in the U.S., when one is caught, the penalties are harsh and permanent. If one wants a life here and really has a legal path, it’s best to use it. One should not risk the penalty for a matter of months.

@James *******

are you familiar with the name of this group?

@Terary *********

not most…just the ones who get far too much visibility (and they’re usually the ones who portray themselves as tough guys).

@MarGuyvin **

Florida is one of the highest. In fact, even nationwide, the per capita infection rate in the U.S. is higher than Thailand. The death rate is ~equal and this is despite ~half of Americans being vaccinated (and 99% of those dying are not). People claiming that Thailand is more dangerous than the U.S. is just ridiculous. I’m in the safest area of the U.S. right now. I’m just wrapping some final business up and can’t wait to get back to Thailand.

@Garrett **********

Well, at least it’s not Orange 🙂 (I had family there). People are funny. Florida (particularly Palm Beach County) is amusing. Their idea of venturing outside their comfort zone is going to England (assuming they leave the country at all).

@Andy ********

yup and I knew many people, especially Canadians, who would not even take a stopover in the U.S..

@Garrett **********

I was living in Florida and people would ask me how I could feel safe traveling around SE Asia and Central America alone. I laughed. I told them I felt much safer than in a city where people were shocked that I lived alone without a gun. Enough said.

Thank you!

@Benjamin *****

I would not call it sidestepping. It’s a very reasonable way to avoid quarantining. However, you are correct. It may not work currently.