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A Burmese American is a permanent resident of the United States of Burmese descent encompassing all ethnic groups of Myanmar . HISTORY OF BURMESE IN THE U.S. A large portion of Expatriates from Myanmar (formerly Burma) arrived between the decades 1960 - 1980 due to economic centralisation and nationalisation of many industries during that period in Burma, which primarily affected Burmese of Indian and Chinese origins. A second influx occurred during the late 1980s and early 1990s . According to the 2000 US Census , there were 16,720 persons of Burmese descent residing in the States.It would estimate 50,000 now because of political asylum.Many Of them come with asylum. However, the exact number may be larger, because a proportionally large number of Burmese Chinese and Burmese Indians have immigrated to the United States due to Socio-economic factors and often identify themselves as Chinese or South Asian rather than as Burmese. The American Embassy in Yangon offers the Diversity Visa Program (colloquially known as OP in Burmese ), a lottery-based program that grants random visas to reside in the United States. DEMOGRAPHICS Many Burmese-Americans are well-educated, due to emphasis on education in Myanmar. Additionally, English is often a second or third language for Burmese Americans prior to arriving to the United States because English is widely used in some areas of Myanmar. Some Burmese of mixed origins can speak Chinese and Hindi/Urdu and blend easily into Chinese or Indian/Pakistani cultures which are more dominant in the USA. Most Burmese Americans of Chinese origin live in California , concentrated in the L.A. and San Francisco metropolitan areas. On the whole, the majority of Burmese Americans live in California, New York , Illinois , and Florida . Because the majority of Burmese are Buddhists , Burmese Americans often live near Burmese Monasteries, which are found in most major cities throughout the US. Burmese of religion have always welcommed Burmese Hindus , Christians , and Muslims to their social events and visa versa. LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE Until Myanmar opens trade with the US and the rest of the world community, being known as Burmese in the United States will be somewhat uncomfortable for most Burmese for political and social reasons. Many Burmese Americans are waiting for free trade in Burma and are anxious to take advantage of the great opportunities waiting for them in their underporpulated homeland, the largest country in Southeast Asia . SOURCES :(sources needed) -- |
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