uk Plumber wants to move to US
Jun 5th 2006, 12:38 pm
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Originally Posted by Bob
but being a plumber probably wasn't his route in through H1B or L1A/B unless had very niche skills....so marriage would be best bet or lottery if applicable...but to most brits that ain't the case.
There's a thought.
I mentioned it as he had no problem obtaining the US Certification iro plumbing. I did ask him how he had found switching over, got the impression that he had a fairly low opinion of US practices.
Jun 5th 2006, 12:41 pm
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Originally Posted by Boiler
Scouser Lottery.
There's a thought.
I mentioned it as he had no problem obtaining the US Certification iro plumbing. I did ask him how he had found switching over, got the impression that he had a fairly low opinion of US practices.
There's a thought.
I mentioned it as he had no problem obtaining the US Certification iro plumbing. I did ask him how he had found switching over, got the impression that he had a fairly low opinion of US practices.
Jun 6th 2006, 10:42 am
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
So nothing back from the OP then?
Because, if likely, the US ain't a goer, that doesn't mean you can't consider other countries like Canada, Oz etc that have skills visa's...
Because, if likely, the US ain't a goer, that doesn't mean you can't consider other countries like Canada, Oz etc that have skills visa's...
Jun 6th 2006, 11:01 am
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Unless he's an eccentric millionaire plumber...
Jun 6th 2006, 11:10 am
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Threads like this make me feel my life is well-organised
Jun 6th 2006, 11:17 am
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Originally Posted by Ray
Only if they are US qualified ...and licensed... its a closed shop..
When it comes to the construction trades -- there is a beastie called "Davis-Bacon" by which building contractors doing work for the Federal Government are required to pay "prevailing wage" -- and Davis Bacon determinations have no relation to real world wages -- and the Government grossly overpays. Usually Union-scale is the finest prevailing wage you can imagine for government purposes -- but I've seen D-B wage scales 20% higher than Union Scale! Go figure.
Jun 6th 2006, 11:19 am
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Originally Posted by Boiler
Seems to me that there are a lot of people just waiting for a post like this, must have made a number of days.
I actually know a UK plumber in Colorado, well Scouser, I remember him saying something about the Exams were no big deal and a lot less comprehensive than what he had done.
I actually know a UK plumber in Colorado, well Scouser, I remember him saying something about the Exams were no big deal and a lot less comprehensive than what he had done.
Jun 6th 2006, 11:22 am
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Originally Posted by Folinskyinla
Hi:
When it comes to the construction trades -- there is a beastie called "Davis-Bacon" by which building contractors doing work for the Federal Government are required to pay "prevailing wage" -- and Davis Bacon determinations have no relation to real world wages -- and the Government grossly overpays. Usually Union-scale is the finest prevailing wage you can imagine for government purposes -- but I've seen D-B wage scales 20% higher than Union Scale! Go figure.
When it comes to the construction trades -- there is a beastie called "Davis-Bacon" by which building contractors doing work for the Federal Government are required to pay "prevailing wage" -- and Davis Bacon determinations have no relation to real world wages -- and the Government grossly overpays. Usually Union-scale is the finest prevailing wage you can imagine for government purposes -- but I've seen D-B wage scales 20% higher than Union Scale! Go figure.
Jun 6th 2006, 12:57 pm
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
When I first arrived in the US, one of the first Brits I met was standing in the plumbing isle of Home Depot, having a good chat with one of their (surprisingly knowledgable) plumbing assistants.
I got talking to the guy and he told me that he'd been in the US for 12 years, travelling from state to state working as a "master decorative plasterer". I didn't have the nerve to ask him about his immigration status, but his claim that he hadn't lived in the same place for more than 6 months in 12 years was probably a clue!
I got talking to the guy and he told me that he'd been in the US for 12 years, travelling from state to state working as a "master decorative plasterer". I didn't have the nerve to ask him about his immigration status, but his claim that he hadn't lived in the same place for more than 6 months in 12 years was probably a clue!
Jun 6th 2006, 3:43 pm
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Unless he's an eccentric millionaire plumber...
Reg. Frank R
Jun 9th 2006, 2:49 pm
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Originally Posted by Celsius
Wait a mo'. Your member details list you as being in Miami. That's in FL. Are you hopin to move to Florida (this is a loaded question for those in the "know")?
PS: what is your nationality?
PS: what is your nationality?
Jun 15th 2006, 2:46 pm
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Originally Posted by Wandering Plumber
Hello All,
I am considering a move to the US, however, I know nothing about the immigration laws.
How difficult is it to move to the US, from the UK in relation say to Australia.
Hope some has an answer.
Cheers
Wandering Plumber
I am considering a move to the US, however, I know nothing about the immigration laws.
How difficult is it to move to the US, from the UK in relation say to Australia.
Hope some has an answer.
Cheers
Wandering Plumber
They offer a few choices
Jun 15th 2006, 2:52 pm
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Originally Posted by pdamiant
Go to www.H1base.com
They offer a few choices
They offer a few choices
Jun 17th 2006, 1:06 am
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Originally Posted by Ray
You have got to be kidding ...
Why so ???????????????????
Jun 17th 2006, 1:16 am
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Re: uk Plumber wants to move to US
Originally Posted by pdamiant
Why so ???????????????????
of companies......
