Moving to NY
Hi,
I'm serving in HM British Army and my wife and I have a burning desire to move to NY once i complete my full service (which is quite soon) We have no specific preference to area at this time (NJ or NYC) but i'm hoping that someone may be able to offer advice regarding residency and the possibility to bringing our family with us (immediate family - parents and siblings) If anyone can help at all it would be greatly apprecaited |
Re: Moving to NY
Originally Posted by frazwardo
(Post 10043408)
If anyone can help at all it would be greatly apprecaited
No amount of wishing and planning will be helpful without a visa! Ian |
Re: Moving to NY
Hi Ian,
Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated I have already looked into the feasibility/legalitites of moving. Obtaining a VISA is not a problem. I've served many years in the military and preparation is everything! But thankyou for highlighting what i expect many overlook in the initial stage. Professionally i am confident of acquiring work and have contacted several companies with my CV. As i get closer to leaving i will hopefully be able to approach a potential employer reagrding sponsorship. Until that time i'm eager to learn the situiation regarding relocation of family. |
Re: Moving to NY
I think you're deluding yourself to describe getting a visa as "no problem". Even people with the most impeccable credentials can have a hard time securing a work visa in the USA. I assume you have a degree that is relevant to an in-demand occupation, or many many years of senior-level experience in such a field?
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Re: Moving to NY
Originally Posted by frazwardo
(Post 10043435)
Professionally i am confident of acquiring work and have contacted several companies with my CV. As i get closer to leaving i will hopefully be able to approach a potential employer reagrding sponsorship. Until that time i'm eager to learn the situiation regarding relocation of family.
Once you become USCs, your parents will get a visa within about a year after you petition for them. Your siblings will get a visa about 8-10 years later. You can't sponsor either your parents or siblings until you become US citizens, as those options aren't available for those with a GC. Now, that said... NYC is a terrific place to visit but very, very expensive to live. It's less expensive to live in NJ. Ian |
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@Ian...thankyou, thats what i was i looking for. Much appreciated
@materialcontroller....I'm in no way deluded and have looked in great length at my qualifying criteria regarding a VISA (although i understand its still not a given) and yes i have a degree and many years relevant experience in management and my field (as i said i've contact companies to ascertain my employment status) Can i ask that if you wish to reply to my thread that you offer advice and not attempt to belittle me with your remarks. It doesnt wash with me and its a shame to tarnish this website with needless remarks. I'm sure many come on this site with unrealistic pipe dreams but i can assure you that i'm not one of them. My background is such that i never go into anything unprepared. But thankyou for posting |
Re: Moving to NY
Originally Posted by frazwardo
(Post 10043435)
Obtaining a VISA is not a problem.
Professionally i am confident of acquiring work and have contacted several companies with my CV. As i get closer to leaving i will hopefully be able to approach a potential employer reagrding sponsorship. Until that time i'm eager to learn the situiation regarding relocation of family. Rene |
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@Noorah101......i have contacted civilian professionals in an industry similar to mine in the forces and to that which i wish to work when i leave. My contact has been regarding future potential employment in my field ie feasability, requirement etc
I have no sponsor at this time but i have offers of sponsorship. That is something that i will look at closer to the time. Ian gave me the information that i was looking but thankyou very much for your reply. |
Re: Moving to NY
Originally Posted by frazwardo
(Post 10043509)
@Noorah101......i have contacted civilian professionals in an industry similar to mine in the forces and to that which i wish to work when i leave. My contact has been regarding future potential employment in my field ie feasability, requirement etc
I have no sponsor at this time but i have offers of sponsorship. That is something that i will look at closer to the time. Ian gave me the information that i was looking but thankyou very much for your reply. There have been many threads on this very subject...you can find them by using the search engine...located at the top of the page. Give me a shout if you need help with this. |
Re: Moving to NY
Originally Posted by frazwardo
(Post 10043453)
Can i ask that if you wish to reply to my thread that you offer advice and not attempt to belittle me with your remarks. It doesnt wash with me and its a shame to tarnish this website with needless remarks.
I'm sure many come on this site with unrealistic pipe dreams but i can assure you that i'm not one of them. My background is such that i never go into anything unprepared. But thankyou for posting There are people with oodles of experience, world class in their field that are still unable to get a visa, just because no one can be bothered to go through the huge cost and hassle involved to sponsor them. So don't underestimate it. Finding a job is easy, getting a offer is good, getting a visa though.... And frankly, unless you show you've actually got a chance at a visa, which you haven't, why should you expect anyone else to bother providing information which would be moot? So again, it's a fair comment. |
Re: Moving to NY
Originally Posted by frazwardo
(Post 10043435)
Obtaining a VISA is not a problem.
Originally Posted by frazwardo
(Post 10043435)
I'm in no way deluded and have looked in great length at my qualifying criteria regarding a VISA (although i understand its still not a given)
Visa aside, it is worth repeating the considerable costs involved for health insurance - particularly when parents are involved. I assume you have looked into this at great length too? |
Re: Moving to NY
Originally Posted by frazwardo
(Post 10043435)
I have already looked into the feasibility/legalitites of moving. Obtaining a VISA is not a problem. I've served many years in the military and preparation is everything! But thankyou for highlighting what i expect many overlook in the initial stage.
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Re: Moving to NY
Originally Posted by frazwardo
(Post 10043509)
@Noorah101......i have contacted civilian professionals in an industry similar to mine in the forces and to that which i wish to work when i leave. My contact has been regarding future potential employment in my field ie feasability, requirement etc
I have no sponsor at this time but i have offers of sponsorship. That is something that i will look at closer to the time. Ian gave me the information that i was looking but thankyou very much for your reply. |
Re: Moving to NY
Originally Posted by frazwardo
(Post 10043509)
@Noorah101......i have contacted civilian professionals in an industry similar to mine in the forces and to that which i wish to work when i leave. My contact has been regarding future potential employment in my field ie feasability, requirement etc
I have no sponsor at this time but i have offers of sponsorship. That is something that i will look at closer to the time. Ian gave me the information that i was looking but thankyou very much for your reply. Have you been in contact with their immigration lawyers? |
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