(NewsNation) — Olivia, an aspiring actress and dancer, moved from Australia to the United States with her family after her father won the green card lottery, which has allowed her to pursue a career in entertainment.
She says she got a job as a dancer at a theme park a month after moving to the U.S.
“When you go to America, every opportunity is so much bigger than it is where you’re from,” Olivia said.
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