Readers' Voices: Immigrants seek better life, love

Wan Chen arrived in Pittsburg, Kan., about 20 years ago with only $500. Having grown up in a poor family in China, she knew at a very young age what she wanted: to live a better life. That ultimately is what drove her to America, she says. In contrast, Tracey Eidsmoe was quite happy in England. She had friends, family and a great job. She had never really thought about moving to the United States until she fell in love with Dan Eidsmoe after they met on Facebook. "I loved him, and that was it for me," she says.

What was the immigration process like for these two women? Chen talks about hard work and sacrifice. Tracey Eidsmoe gives us a glimpse into the bureaucratic paperwork she and her husband had to navigate. Find out what lessons they learned during their journeys as they speak with hosts Eileen Rivers (Web and social media editor for USA TODAY's Editorial Page) and Michelle Poblete (USA TODAY's Your Say editor) in this Readers' Voices podcast. We also hear from Chen's son, James Zheng, and Dan Eidsmoe.

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