Is it difficult to get a VISA to live and work in the USA?

PxRxD · Jan 22nd 2009, 11:49 pm

For someone who lives in England & Has a Degree in Hospitality Management.

Would it be near impossible/difficult to get a job in America?

Oh and I don't mean right now in this economy, I mean in general, like in a few years?

**meauxna** · Jan 22nd 2009, 11:51 pm

REALLY, READ ME: Want to Live & Work in the US?

**Bob** · Jan 22nd 2009, 11:56 pm

yes...bloody...and that was when the good times were good...best bet would be a company transfer, but would anyone really do that? Probably slim chances unless you had niche skills or were very senior.

ian-mstm · Jan 22nd 2009, 11:57 pm

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Originally Posted by PxRxD

For someone who lives in England & Has a Degree in Hospitality Management.

Why not get a job at EuroDisney and then transfer over after a few years when the economy has improved... they're always looking for people in the hospitality industry.

Ian

**Bob** · Jan 23rd 2009, 12:06 am

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Originally Posted by ian-mstm

Why not get a job at EuroDisney and then transfer over after a few years when the economy has improved... they're always looking for people in the hospitality industry.

Ian

because they could just get a local yokel who's as qualified without the hassel...Disney do bring folks over for the short term, don't think doing a Dick Van Dyke was what he had in mind though

**Sue** · Jan 23rd 2009, 1:29 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by PxRxD

For someone who lives in England & Has a Degree in Hospitality Management.

Would it be near impossible/difficult to get a job in America?

Oh and I don't mean right now in this economy, I mean in general, like in a few years?

Hi welcome to BE, the first thing you need to do is read the page that meauxna has linked to.

chartreuse · Jan 23rd 2009, 6:43 pm

OP: The fact that a couple of replies were deleted for being out of order might give you a clue. Lots of people turn up here with no chance of legally immigrating to the US and, occasionally, people get a bit tired of seeing the same thing over and over again.

It doesn't make them bad people, it doesn't make you bad people. It's just that the USA doesn't want you (or me, for that matter - though I didn't want the US until my wife told me I did, at which point things changed)

As others have said, it's bloody hard. You should take Meauxna's advice and read the article she's linked to. Once you've read that, please come back with questions and we'll be happy to help.

hobbes79 · Jan 24th 2009, 1:10 pm

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Originally Posted by chartreuse

OP: The fact that a couple of replies were deleted for being out of order might give you a clue. Lots of people turn up here with no chance of legally immigrating to the US and, occasionally, people get a bit tired of seeing the same thing over and over again.

It doesn't make them bad people, it doesn't make you bad people. It's just that the USA doesn't want you (or me, for that matter - though I didn't want the US until my wife told me I did, at which point things changed)

As others have said, it's bloody hard. You should take Meauxna's advice and read the article she's linked to. Once you've read that, please come back with questions and we'll be happy to help.

Seems to just be exploring options:

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=586390

Jan 22nd 2009, 11:49 pm	#1
PxRxD Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 15	Is it difficult to get a VISA to live and work in the USA? For someone who lives in England & Has a Degree in Hospitality Management. Would it be near impossible/difficult to get a job in America? Oh and I don't mean right now in this economy, I mean in general, like in a few years?

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Bob Not so super superslob Moderator Bob's Gallery Joined: Aug 2004 Location: MA, USA Posts: 60,271	Re: Is it difficult to get a VISA to live and work in the USA? yes...bloody...and that was when the good times were good...best bet would be a company transfer, but would anyone really do that? Probably slim chances unless you had niche skills or were very senior. __________________ When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half. ~ Gracie Allen You can only be young once. But you can always be immature. ~ Dave Barry Immigrants should be tarred and feathered....Yes, I like it kinky.

Jan 23rd 2009, 6:43 pm	#7
chartreuse A kitten told me to do it Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Amarillo, TX - ish. Posts: 6,565	Re: Is it difficult to get a VISA to live and work in the USA? OP: The fact that a couple of replies were deleted for being out of order might give you a clue. Lots of people turn up here with no chance of legally immigrating to the US and, occasionally, people get a bit tired of seeing the same thing over and over again. It doesn't make them bad people, it doesn't make you bad people. It's just that the USA doesn't want you (or me, for that matter - though I didn't want the US until my wife told me I did, at which point things changed) As others have said, it's bloody hard. You should take Meauxna's advice and read the article she's linked to. Once you've read that, please come back with questions and we'll be happy to help.

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