When I just came to the U.S. I thought it would be extremely segregated, to the point where I wasn't going to be able to form a meaningful relationship with someone of a different race, but it was nothing like that. In fact, it was the opposite.I have never ben treated differently, nor have I been "labeled" during the now seven years that I have lived here, although most of that time I've resided in "Racist Texas."I would say it has more to do with how outgoing you are.I am an introvert at heart, and when I was in school back at my home country, I'd often get these looks of uncertainty by my classmates, and teachers, even though we shared race and nationality.When I was learning English, I tried to be friendlier, so that people wouldn't treat me differently since I lacked mastery of the language.Eventually, I learned how to be an extrovert, and I realized that the reason that I got those looks was because people didn't know how to approach me considering they had never seen me in extended social interactions.
Like I said, I have always been treated fairly and kindly by everyone despite being open about my immigration status at the time.(in high school I even used to joke about being deported when I was called into office LOL...)
So my advice to you, try to be a little more friendly and open to people and you'll see what difference it makes, not only in social situation but in business related too :)
