After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new trend of seeking intellectual and personal growth abroad has been sweeping China. Faced with various real-life pressures, or disillusioned with the direction of their country and future prospects, many Chinese citizens are opting to immigrate overseas. One of the major destinations for these immigrants is the United States. Since the end of last year, when China lifted its lockdowns, U.S. consulates around the country have been flooded daily with people aw