..sitting comfortably..? UK to US - best route..
Apr 3rd 2007, 2:31 am
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Re: ..sitting comfortably..? UK to US - best route..
Four year wait for skilled worker, so only route would be employer-sponsor. I concluded that if I had to go employer-sponsor I might as well go to the US. Also US has much greater employment opportunity than the Great True North.
But like I said, I'm not even sure I want to pursue the career anymore. The other plan is to dump most of the mortgage and change down a few gears in Australia.
Either way, decision time is looming.
But like I said, I'm not even sure I want to pursue the career anymore. The other plan is to dump most of the mortgage and change down a few gears in Australia.
Either way, decision time is looming.
Apr 3rd 2007, 2:32 am
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Re: ..sitting comfortably..? UK to US - best route..
The Canadians will hate me for this but....
if you could emigrate to Canada and get citizenship there, a TN visa is easier to get than an H-1B.
Of course, the world knows this and Canada rightly dislikes being used as a skipping stone to get to the US.
How good is your French?
if you could emigrate to Canada and get citizenship there, a TN visa is easier to get than an H-1B.
Of course, the world knows this and Canada rightly dislikes being used as a skipping stone to get to the US.
How good is your French?
Apr 3rd 2007, 2:33 am
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Great White North....
Apr 3rd 2007, 2:56 am
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Apr 3rd 2007, 7:13 am
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Re: ..sitting comfortably..? UK to US - best route..
I think it goes something like this:
O Canada! Our home and native land!
Five year wait for visas and then our plane can land.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
Why won't you recognise my degree?
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Visa, we wait in line for thee.
O Visa, we wait in line for thee.
Apr 3rd 2007, 9:44 am
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I hadn't thought of that popcorn - have no qualifications in German, but am bilingual all the same. Will look into that side of things...thanks!
Apr 3rd 2007, 10:01 am
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At the risk of some criticism and back lash, I will post this anyway! It may well be a long one!!!!!
Welcome to BE Sweetiepaah,
I, like you, want to relocate to the US for a better life for my family. I live in England and find the way of life depressing to be honest. Culturally I find that we are a very 'closed down' nation. Gone are the days of neighborhood community and helpful-ness. Now my mother wouldn't agree. In her generation (and the one preceding her) people are still a lot friendlier and kinder to each other and there is a sense of the old values. In my opinion and that is all this is, my british generation has lost respect for each other.
When I came back from being in the States I was filled with a new lust for life and restored faith in human kindness. I was given that freely when I spent time with Americans. I did try to pass this on here, smiling at strangers in the street, striking up conversations with people I met in a coffee shop but it wasn't welcome here, like it was in the US and I was met with scepticism and a "what do you want from me" attitude and thought I was a wierdo!!
Welcome to BE Sweetiepaah,
I, like you, want to relocate to the US for a better life for my family. I live in England and find the way of life depressing to be honest. Culturally I find that we are a very 'closed down' nation. Gone are the days of neighborhood community and helpful-ness. Now my mother wouldn't agree. In her generation (and the one preceding her) people are still a lot friendlier and kinder to each other and there is a sense of the old values. In my opinion and that is all this is, my british generation has lost respect for each other.
When I came back from being in the States I was filled with a new lust for life and restored faith in human kindness. I was given that freely when I spent time with Americans. I did try to pass this on here, smiling at strangers in the street, striking up conversations with people I met in a coffee shop but it wasn't welcome here, like it was in the US and I was met with scepticism and a "what do you want from me" attitude and thought I was a wierdo!!
. It took about a day to rub off on my children, who were chatting away and making friends in no time. Bearing in mind that one of my children is a stroppy teen, this was no mean feat!As for the issue of moving to the EU because it is easier. This is my take on it. Would someone who had the dream of becoming a Doctor settle for being a bin-man just because it's easier? or would you settle for a Skoda if you dreamt of owning a Bentley? Possibly but I doubt it. Our dreams and aspirations are what keep us going and what drives us on to succeed. Just because it is easier and less work doesn't necessarily mean it is the the right choice for all people.
Ray's suggestion certainly rings of logic - it's a long route, but one we can do whilst we're putting our 'shit' together. Maybe find out what I need to do to be qualified as a lecturer and get on with it...
Lastly, thanks for sticking your neck out - much appreciated
Apr 3rd 2007, 2:14 pm
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Re: ..sitting comfortably..? UK to US - best route..
Jules - I share your sentiments completely! When we went over with the family the first time, we were struck by how polite, how friendly and POSITIVE everyone was. (and if insincere - who cares? I'd rather have a welcoming 'hello' than a dour 'whit dae YOU want?' any day. It took about a day to rub off on my children, who were chatting away and making friends in no time. Bearing in mind that one of my children is a stroppy teen, this was no mean feat!
. It took about a day to rub off on my children, who were chatting away and making friends in no time. Bearing in mind that one of my children is a stroppy teen, this was no mean feat!Here in my small part of the US they are also very friendly in a very structured way. We all live in beautiful, leafy neighbourhoods, on large lots and we never see each other. No-one walks anywhere because you can't and there is no public transport so you don't bump into anyone in a casual way. Everything is by prior arrangement. Most days, if I didn't know otherwise, I would think I was the only person living on my street.
Living here is vastly different to coming over on holiday.
I have teenagers and they have made friends but their biggest issue is that everyone is soooo busy doing activities no-one just hangs out like they did in the UK. It seems as though every second of every day is planned like a military manoeuvre.
Someone has already mentioned healthcare and that is such a major issue I would look into that very carefully.
I also find the US extremely insular. Overseas news is only about Iraq and the middle east and the rest of the time it is all very local.
However,you may move here eventually and love it to bits and never look back...so Good Luck
Apr 4th 2007, 8:12 am
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Re: ..sitting comfortably..? UK to US - best route..
Jules - I share your sentiments completely! When we went over with the family the first time, we were struck by how polite, how friendly and POSITIVE everyone was. (and if insincere - who cares? I'd rather have a welcoming 'hello' than a dour 'whit dae YOU want?' any day. It took about a day to rub off on my children, who were chatting away and making friends in no time. Bearing in mind that one of my children is a stroppy teen, this was no mean feat!
This too, is so true, and the fact that I feel guilty for wanting to try for something out of the ordinary is a case in point. Whether we make it over there or not, we're going to try our damndest (how DO you spell that?). Whereabouts are you in the process - have you already applied or do you have other plans?
Ray's suggestion certainly rings of logic - it's a long route, but one we can do whilst we're putting our 'shit' together. Maybe find out what I need to do to be qualified as a lecturer and get on with it...
Lastly, thanks for sticking your neck out - much appreciated
. It took about a day to rub off on my children, who were chatting away and making friends in no time. Bearing in mind that one of my children is a stroppy teen, this was no mean feat!This too, is so true, and the fact that I feel guilty for wanting to try for something out of the ordinary is a case in point. Whether we make it over there or not, we're going to try our damndest (how DO you spell that?). Whereabouts are you in the process - have you already applied or do you have other plans?
Ray's suggestion certainly rings of logic - it's a long route, but one we can do whilst we're putting our 'shit' together. Maybe find out what I need to do to be qualified as a lecturer and get on with it...
Lastly, thanks for sticking your neck out - much appreciated
Well hubby and I are still in the research, research, research stage. When I bounced onto the forum I was all up for the E2 visa idea (advised by a lawyer that that was our best route!) full of high hopes for the 'golden ticket' Now listening to the guys on here, I think it will in fact be back to education, education, education. But hey I'm still young (ish) and have an over active brain so it's all good
Apr 4th 2007, 8:47 am
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Re: ..sitting comfortably..? UK to US - best route..
a. What are our chances of finding employment in these areas (web/project management), bearing in mind, we are not too fussy about where we land and willing to drop a few rungs?
b. If the E2 route is better, what opinions do you have of this route/franchises, etc I have read many of the postings about this and few are positive...
c. Enjoying a natter as I do, I would love to hear from those who have moved overseas to US as a result of networking. Where to start?
Any random thoughts comments would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance for taking the time.
S
b. If the E2 route is better, what opinions do you have of this route/franchises, etc I have read many of the postings about this and few are positive...
c. Enjoying a natter as I do, I would love to hear from those who have moved overseas to US as a result of networking. Where to start?
Any random thoughts comments would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance for taking the time.
S
Best bet would be to get a job with an outfit in the US, work there for a year and get them to transfer you...E2 is crap, H1B is a bit crap, for the spouse at least.
Apr 12th 2007, 3:47 pm
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Hi,
I'm new to this forum, but this thread caught my interest. My wife and I got our E-2 last year for a business we set up in the U.S. If you really want to move over on an E-2 it's not as hard as a lot people seem to make out. If you take out an equity release loan on your house of £100,000 that will give you $195000. This is fine for an E-2 as the funds are not secured on the business you will buy. However it will be a tight squeeze to both relocate and buy a business on that total budget... A viable business that nets $80-100,000 PA will cost you about $250000. ($60,000 net profit PA is about the minimum the U.S Embassy will consider as a viable business, but $60k isn't a lot for your family to live on..)
If you really want to bite the bullet, you are better off selling your house and taking approx. $400,000 (£200,000) to the 'States. Buy a solid business with say $250,000 and keep $150k for your first years' settling-in.
Your kids should goto college when they are old enough and apply for students' visas' in their own right once they are over 21.
All the very best!
I'm new to this forum, but this thread caught my interest. My wife and I got our E-2 last year for a business we set up in the U.S. If you really want to move over on an E-2 it's not as hard as a lot people seem to make out. If you take out an equity release loan on your house of £100,000 that will give you $195000. This is fine for an E-2 as the funds are not secured on the business you will buy. However it will be a tight squeeze to both relocate and buy a business on that total budget... A viable business that nets $80-100,000 PA will cost you about $250000. ($60,000 net profit PA is about the minimum the U.S Embassy will consider as a viable business, but $60k isn't a lot for your family to live on..)
If you really want to bite the bullet, you are better off selling your house and taking approx. $400,000 (£200,000) to the 'States. Buy a solid business with say $250,000 and keep $150k for your first years' settling-in.
Your kids should goto college when they are old enough and apply for students' visas' in their own right once they are over 21.
All the very best!
