All 4 of my grandparents were Middle European born. Maternal grandparents came over separately, a few years apart. My grand father worked till he could send passage to bring my grandmother and uncle here.(Of course he continued to work after she got here) my paternal grandparents were teenagers when they came to the USA. My grandmother lived in a convent for a while before they were married. none ever went back to Europe. They all became nationalized citizens. Am I proud to be an American? You Bet!! and very grateful for their sacrifices.