UK to Los Angeles?
Hi All, I am currently desperate to immigrate to Los Angeles, I currently live in UK and so far am only aware of the visa waiver programme, in terms of actually immigrating permanently it seems impossible! I was reading up on any blog/website I could find. On this website How to Get a U.S. Green Card: 10 Things to Know | Mind The Gap | BBC America it says "If you do not qualify for any of the above, just jump on a plane. Your visa waiver lasts 90 days and, without breaking the law, you can start looking for a job. Then take it step by step, from employment visa to Green Card. It might take a few years, but persistence takes you a long way in the U.S." I just wanted to check if this is true, can I fly to LA on the visa waiver programme and then start looking for jobs whilst being there? how likely is it to obtain a job? I have got all funds neccesary just need a route to get there. Any ex UK to Los Angeles migrators or anyone currently in Los Angeles please help!
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Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Yes, that's true, you can job hunt on the VWP.
As to how likely it is that an employer would go to the hassle, spend the thousands of dollars, and wait enough time for you to be able to start work, it's impossible to say without knowing what you do and what specialist skills you have to offer. Good luck and welcome to the forum. |
Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Originally Posted by tylercoombes
(Post 11440294)
.... it says "If you do not qualify for any of the above, just jump on a plane. Your visa waiver lasts 90 days and, without breaking the law, you can start looking for a job. Then take it step by step, from employment visa to Green Card. It might take a few years, but persistence takes you a long way in the U.S." I just wanted to check if this is true, can I fly to LA on the visa waiver programme and then start looking for jobs whilst being there? .....
In practice the chances of this working is almost zero. The exceptions being people who could have got a visa anyway but for whatever reason didn't. |
Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Originally Posted by christmasoompa
(Post 11440296)
Yes, that's true, you can job hunt on the VWP.
As to how likely it is that an employer would go to the hassle, spend the thousands of dollars, and wait enough time for you to be able to start work, it's impossible to say without knowing what you do and what specialist skills you have to offer. Good luck and welcome to the forum. Hi, thanks for the swift reply, thats great news! ive seen the maxium stay on VWP is around 3months is it true that in order to get the 3months you have to satisfy the border agent? Specialist skills? as in a degree etc? My main area of expertise within customer service roles. Thanks for the warm welcome! |
Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Yes, you are allowed to job hunt while visiting the USA. Without knowing what you do for a living, it's hard to say how successful you'll be in finding an employer to sponsor a work visa for you. You might get lots of job offers, only to fall apart when they realize you need a work visa.
One popular route to the USA is to first work in the UK for an employer who has offices in the USA, then after 1 year, ask for a transfer. May I ask why you are so desperate, though? Rene |
Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Originally Posted by tylercoombes
(Post 11440307)
..... My main area of expertise within customer service roles. ....
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Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Originally Posted by tylercoombes
(Post 11440307)
Hi,
thanks for the swift reply, thats great news! ive seen the maxium stay on VWP is around 3months is it true that in order to get the 3months you have to satisfy the border agent? Specialist skills? as in a degree etc? My main area of expertise within customer service roles. Thanks for the warm welcome! Have a look at this and let us know if you think you'd qualify for any of the visa routes outlined in it? Pulaski's Ways: How to Live and Work in the USA : British Expat Wiki |
Re: UK to Los Angeles?
How did your desperation develop?
What specifically attracts you to Los Angeles? What specific, hard to get here, job skills do you have? What's your degree in? Do you have plenty of money? :popcorn: |
Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Originally Posted by tylercoombes
(Post 11440294)
I am currently desperate to immigrate to Los Angeles...
Your visa waiver lasts 90 days and, without breaking the law, you can start looking for a job. It might take a few years, but persistence takes you a long way in the U.S. ... can I fly to LA on the visa waiver programme and then start looking for jobs whilst being there? ... how likely is it to obtain a job? Ian |
Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Welcome.
What's the big rush to get to LA? (or who) |
Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Originally Posted by tylercoombes
(Post 11440307)
Hi,
thanks for the swift reply, thats great news! ive seen the maxium stay on VWP is around 3months is it true that in order to get the 3months you have to satisfy the border agent? Specialist skills? as in a degree etc? My main area of expertise within customer service roles. Thanks for the warm welcome! Don't show up with a bunch of resumes and contact info for jobs. Make sure you can prove you have a reason to return home... job, home, school. .. Rene |
Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 11440305)
I'd be interested to hear what happens when you arrive at LAX and tell the immigration officer that you're here to look for a job. :lol:
In practice the chances of this working is almost zero. The exceptions being people who could have got a visa anyway but for whatever reason didn't. |
Re: UK to Los Angeles?
A few of us live in the LA area, have you ever been?
Please address my questions from earlier. |
Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Originally Posted by tylercoombes
(Post 11440322)
is it possible to come under the visa waiver programme and extend it or do you have to leave again and then fly back?
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Re: UK to Los Angeles?
Originally Posted by tylercoombes
(Post 11440322)
is it possible to come under the visa waiver programme and extend it or do you have to leave again and then fly back?
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