Morocco made history at the U20 World Cup in Chile, claiming its first-ever title and becoming the first team to successfully use FIFA’s new green card challenge system. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who credited his staff for the move, used the card twice during the tournament, once against Spain and again in the final versus Argentina, each time changing the course of the game.
In the US, individuals and political action committees can donate to candidates during US election campaigns. Although they can’t vote, US permanent residents can also participate to that.
In a report made public February, the US Homeland Security revealed that 1818 Moroccan nationals were naturalized in the first three quarters of 2018 in the US. The number makes of Moroccans the fifth most naturalized Arab nationals in the country.
Living the American dream has always been a hit or miss attempt for Moroccans, applying for the Green Card lottery as one of the notorious visa programs in Morocco. It is still providing the chance for Moroccans to step on the U.S territory and live in the land of opportunities.