[Xfxhbcxp]

Howdy folks, long time no post.

Long story boring, I've spent my past 3 summers in the US. I've grown to love the place for several reasons and have decided it's time to make a move.

In my quest to do so, I've applied for and interviewed for several jobs. Two of which have offered me positions in the past week. It's a weird scenario, as both have basically no idea how to proceed in getting me over there, and have left in in my hands to figure it out and get back to them. Fair enough.

I'm in the middle of doing my research right now (looking into job sponsorship and what not) and I figured I may as well ask here about anyone else who has made such a move?

It would be cool to hear some stories, some tips and maybe some things to avoid doing or saying at my Visa interview / immigration. Even if you emigrated from a country other than the UK.

Cheers.

[Pa33anger]

Zoolook made the same move a few years ago.

[Lunims]

things to avoid doing or saying at my Visa interview

Do: Say you come from the UK

Avoid: Say you come from Europe

[boxcigsnick]

You'll need to be sponsored by someone. The company that offered you a job could sponsor you to get a visa if they could prove that you have skills that no American candidate has. In the current climate that's really unlikely unless you're a nuclear physicist at the top of your tree.

Realistically, you'd probably find it easier to marry an American at the moment.

[leijggeds]

unless you're a nuclear physicist at the top of your tree.

Cool, I'll mention that to my dad.

[Xfxhbcxp]

Thought I'd bump this and try collect more stories and experiences with this type of thing.

You'll need to be sponsored by someone. The company that offered you a job could sponsor you to get a visa if they could prove that you have skills that no American candidate has. In the current climate that's really unlikely unless you're a nuclear physicist at the top of your tree.

Realistically, you'd probably find it easier to marry an American at the moment.

Aye it is proving to be a ****ing nightmare to be honest. My biggest issue is how specific each Visa for the US is. My situation doesn't quite fall into any perfectly.

I seem to qualify for the H-1B which in a sense is perfect (Dual Intent). However, proving that the work I will be doing is in the region of my degree will be difficult despite it being core to my education and previous employment. [xmasgrumpy]

[masterso]

You need to just come visit here and marry some random chick in Vegas. That, or have an anchor baby.

[dushappeaps]

A server admin at my work is from somewhere in Europe and is currently in the processes of getting his citizenship. Supposed to have it sometime soon I think.

If a server admin is allowed to get a work visa, I think you should be able to get one too.

Plus locally there was a huge class that made the news of people getting their citizenship.


Im sure it is a pain, but it can be done.
Even before the economic crash, my sister-in-law from Canada, even marrying a US citizen in Canada and having children in the US found it very hard to get her Visa renewed and even her Citizenship.
She has her citizenship now, but it was like a 2 or 3 year battle with her having to go back to Canada a few times. I think that she was even here illegally for a while.

Good luck. Don't lie. And be prepared to take it in the a$$ to get here. But if it is worth it, I'd do it.

[foodselfdourileka]

You're making a wise choice in leaving the UK, but the US is a big place and not all parts of the US are... how shall I put it... civilized. To which US city are you planning on relocating?

[boxcigsnick]

You're making a wise choice in leaving the UK, but the US is a big place and not all parts of the US are... how shall I put it... civilized. To which US city are you planning on relocating?

Not a bad point for a Frenchman....Gudster, I know you've spent the last three summers in the states, all in the same place? If so, you obviously know more than enough about it to judge moving there.

[u2ZQGC6b]

Marry an american girl, problem solved

[EmpokemyMok]

Know what kind of neighborhood you're living in - and people are generally friendly ; its often seen welcomed if you walk next door and introduce yourself to your neighbors!

[M4tHkBw2]

Guddy I have nothing to add to the thread as I have no idea but just wanted to congratulate you on the new direction. I thought you had another year at Uni? We'll get a blether on MSN soon.

p.s. you may have to adopt a look like this to truly blend in.....

[Xfxhbcxp]

Guddy I have nothing to add to the thread as I have no idea but just wanted to congratulate you on the new direction. I thought you had another year at Uni? We'll get a blether on MSN soon.

p.s. you may have to adopt a look like this to truly blend in.....

I've no idea how you got my yearbook photo from high school but ffs Jim stop pasting it about. The women reading this thread will struggle to contain their orgasms.

Aye that's me sir, graduated with honours (in absentia lol), won a couple of prizes an all, dissertation has been submitted for publication. [yawn]

I'll be sure to keep an eye on MSN tomorrow. Been busy as the past week or so. I'm finally getting to fire into Skyrim properly tonight.

Back on thread topic - going to phone the embassy tomorrow and see if t hey have an advisor or something I can talk to. Also got a mate going to see an immigration lawyer in the states to try get a better picture of what the best way to go about this is.

Not a bad point for a Frenchman....Gudster, I know you've spent the last three summers in the states, all in the same place? If so, you obviously know more than enough about it to judge moving there.

Aye spent 7 months of the past 2 years there. Spent time in something like 9 states, so I've got a rough idea of what to expect. I suppose you could say I was based out of Salt Lake and Denver. Love the states, love the people for the most part and love the sunshine. Bit of a downer that the health system is a bit **** but that aside it's the place for me.

[drexigordiche]

It's hard as hell. Either get sent there as an expatriate or go on a leisure trip and find a lady. Don't think you'll be able to be hired by an American company unless they can prove you possess skills that are unique to you and cannot be found on the US job market. Lanuage can be one such thing but...uhh it's not really working in your favor here. Good luck.

[ONLINEPHARMACYCHEAPILLS]

I emigrated out of the US, does that count ?

[rvadipoldkov]

I emigrated out of the US, does that count ?

No, as what you did is the exact opposite of what he is attempting. What a terrible joke Golem.

[ONLINEPHARMACYCHEAPILLS]

No, as what you did is the exact opposite of what he is attempting. What a terrible joke Golem.

Actually i thought it was a rather good jab

[boxcigsnick]

Actually i thought it was a rather good jab

You walk alone.

[boxcigsnick]

I suppose you could say I was based out of Salt Lake and Denver.

I'm going to Denver in 3 weeks. I'll bring you back a winter weather report. Currently I believe it's ****ing cold, with more ****ing cold predicted.