Why wasn't Baba on welfare in America?

Hi, you've asked an incomplete question. However, I inferred you are referring to the character in the story, "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini.

he is a refugee

Explanation:

Remember, in the story, we are told that Baba is originally from Afghanistan. However, despite living a wealthy life in his homeland, he is forced to move to America where he became a refugee having little financial means and freedom.

It is because of his refugee status in America, which led to limited welfare access in America.

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