Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
Dec 30th 2009, 2:05 pm
#91
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 55
Re: Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
Hi All, I thought it would be useful for any other applicants to know the outcome of this situation for my boyfriend and I. My original post was late September when we were both looking to move here ASAP, hopefull that this would be soon - although seen by many as 'deluded'. We have now both had H1B visas approved and start work January, so excited! We originally filed applications through our US attorney at the start of December so visas took 3 weeks for the petition to be approved and appoitment set at the us embassy. We are already here in the US and can't wait to start work. To any other hopefuls it is possible, we did it!! Thanks to all.
Dec 30th 2009, 7:37 pm
#92
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Re: Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
Congratulations!!! 
I hope now that you are in teaching your reading ability improves. Only one person mentioned the word 'deluded', but you were doing a great job at giving that impression simply by not showing any evidence at all in your posts that you had read more than 50% of the information that had been given. You did indicate that you were skim reading posts from work whilst you were tired, but considering that a number of people were giving of their own time - for free - to help you it's a little bit arrogant on your part that you chose not to show them the respect of actually reading what was written.
The impression that people got was the one that you gave. That's your responsibility, not theirs.
I hope now that you are in teaching your reading ability improves. Only one person mentioned the word 'deluded', but you were doing a great job at giving that impression simply by not showing any evidence at all in your posts that you had read more than 50% of the information that had been given. You did indicate that you were skim reading posts from work whilst you were tired, but considering that a number of people were giving of their own time - for free - to help you it's a little bit arrogant on your part that you chose not to show them the respect of actually reading what was written.
The impression that people got was the one that you gave. That's your responsibility, not theirs.
This will be my last comment on this thread, I have only returned to inform other applicants reading it that much of the information and opinions given were false and needlessly negative.
It was not at all helpful to be told I was being deluded and that my dreams 'needed to be crushed'. I don't know what experience these commenters had but it differed massively from our experience. Having seen my BFs mother go through the H1B visa application process it was clear from the outset that much of the advice was either misinformed or given having misunderstood our situation.
Considering this site is called britishexpats.com it is amazing that so many commenters felt the need to belittle our efforts and question whether we should even attempt to come to the US. We came to this site because we felt that it would be a good place to find information and insights into the rarely mentioned intricacies of the process (i.e. the 'interview' being a non-step and that different job sectors have different visa prospects).
You say that its people's time being given for free, I find it amazing that you have so much time on your hands that you can give your 'free' time to call us arrogant! Have you nothing better to do? Yours is a perfect example of the kind of comment that is completely unnecessary and a waste of your time and ours. It seems many commenters needed to read our original post more carefully as we clearly stated that our application was nothing to do with my BFs mother and yet continued to argue the case.
To all those who gave us sound advice and food for thought thank you for your input, to all those posting pointlessly negative comments you need to realise you are putting people off trying and wasting your 'free' time. It is of no benefit to anyone and from our experience completely unfounded and false.
To everyone reading this trying to find information on the process take the negative comments on this thread with a massive pinch of salt as much of it is untrue or misinformed. The kind of information that would have been useful would have been;
1. Get an attorney. They know the process and can ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
2. Look at the public sector. The US is crying out for teachers, doctors, nurses etc.. and may be the best way in.
3. A commenter stated that 'the US doesn't need financial traders'. This is completely false, our attorney informed us that in normal years banks take roughly half the available visas within the first week. It was only the TARP regulations following the bailout that means it was different this year.
Once again, thanks to all those who gave us good advice and good luck to anyone trying to get to the US.
Dec 30th 2009, 8:00 pm
#93
In the pink
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 3,324
Re: Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
Congratulations, and what a nice story. Obviously you and your BF are optimists! Pessimism gets you nowhere. Good luck, and glad you didn't give up!
Dec 30th 2009, 8:11 pm
#94
Septic Sprout
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 7,993
Re: Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
Hi all,
This will be my last comment on this thread, I have only returned to inform other applicants reading it that much of the information and opinions given were false and needlessly negative.
It was not at all helpful to be told I was being deluded and that my dreams 'needed to be crushed'. I don't know what experience these commenters had but it differed massively from our experience. Having seen my BFs mother go through the H1B visa application process it was clear from the outset that much of the advice was either misinformed or given having misunderstood our situation.
Considering this site is called britishexpats.com it is amazing that so many commenters felt the need to belittle our efforts and question whether we should even attempt to come to the US. We came to this site because we felt that it would be a good place to find information and insights into the rarely mentioned intricacies of the process (i.e. the 'interview' being a non-step and that different job sectors have different visa prospects).
You say that its people's time being given for free, I find it amazing that you have so much time on your hands that you can give your 'free' time to call us arrogant! Have you nothing better to do? Yours is a perfect example of the kind of comment that is completely unnecessary and a waste of your time and ours. It seems many commenters needed to read our original post more carefully as we clearly stated that our application was nothing to do with my BFs mother and yet continued to argue the case.
To all those who gave us sound advice and food for thought thank you for your input, to all those posting pointlessly negative comments you need to realise you are putting people off trying and wasting your 'free' time. It is of no benefit to anyone and from our experience completely unfounded and false.
To everyone reading this trying to find information on the process take the negative comments on this thread with a massive pinch of salt as much of it is untrue or misinformed. The kind of information that would have been useful would have been;
1. Get an attorney. They know the process and can ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
2. Look at the public sector. The US is crying out for teachers, doctors, nurses etc.. and may be the best way in.
3. A commenter stated that 'the US doesn't need financial traders'. This is completely false, our attorney informed us that in normal years banks take roughly half the available visas within the first week. It was only the TARP regulations following the bailout that means it was different this year.
Once again, thanks to all those who gave us good advice and good luck to anyone trying to get to the US.
This will be my last comment on this thread, I have only returned to inform other applicants reading it that much of the information and opinions given were false and needlessly negative.
It was not at all helpful to be told I was being deluded and that my dreams 'needed to be crushed'. I don't know what experience these commenters had but it differed massively from our experience. Having seen my BFs mother go through the H1B visa application process it was clear from the outset that much of the advice was either misinformed or given having misunderstood our situation.
Considering this site is called britishexpats.com it is amazing that so many commenters felt the need to belittle our efforts and question whether we should even attempt to come to the US. We came to this site because we felt that it would be a good place to find information and insights into the rarely mentioned intricacies of the process (i.e. the 'interview' being a non-step and that different job sectors have different visa prospects).
You say that its people's time being given for free, I find it amazing that you have so much time on your hands that you can give your 'free' time to call us arrogant! Have you nothing better to do? Yours is a perfect example of the kind of comment that is completely unnecessary and a waste of your time and ours. It seems many commenters needed to read our original post more carefully as we clearly stated that our application was nothing to do with my BFs mother and yet continued to argue the case.
To all those who gave us sound advice and food for thought thank you for your input, to all those posting pointlessly negative comments you need to realise you are putting people off trying and wasting your 'free' time. It is of no benefit to anyone and from our experience completely unfounded and false.
To everyone reading this trying to find information on the process take the negative comments on this thread with a massive pinch of salt as much of it is untrue or misinformed. The kind of information that would have been useful would have been;
1. Get an attorney. They know the process and can ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
2. Look at the public sector. The US is crying out for teachers, doctors, nurses etc.. and may be the best way in.
3. A commenter stated that 'the US doesn't need financial traders'. This is completely false, our attorney informed us that in normal years banks take roughly half the available visas within the first week. It was only the TARP regulations following the bailout that means it was different this year.
Once again, thanks to all those who gave us good advice and good luck to anyone trying to get to the US.
and
2) Don't let the door hit your arse on the way out!
Dec 30th 2009, 10:22 pm
#95
Septicity
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 23,762
Re: Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
Hi all,
This will be my last comment on this thread, I have only returned to inform other applicants reading it that much of the information and opinions given were false and needlessly negative.
It was not at all helpful to be told I was being deluded and that my dreams 'needed to be crushed'. I don't know what experience these commenters had but it differed massively from our experience. Having seen my BFs mother go through the H1B visa application process it was clear from the outset that much of the advice was either misinformed or given having misunderstood our situation.
Considering this site is called britishexpats.com it is amazing that so many commenters felt the need to belittle our efforts and question whether we should even attempt to come to the US. We came to this site because we felt that it would be a good place to find information and insights into the rarely mentioned intricacies of the process (i.e. the 'interview' being a non-step and that different job sectors have different visa prospects).
You say that its people's time being given for free, I find it amazing that you have so much time on your hands that you can give your 'free' time to call us arrogant! Have you nothing better to do? Yours is a perfect example of the kind of comment that is completely unnecessary and a waste of your time and ours. It seems many commenters needed to read our original post more carefully as we clearly stated that our application was nothing to do with my BFs mother and yet continued to argue the case.
To all those who gave us sound advice and food for thought thank you for your input, to all those posting pointlessly negative comments you need to realise you are putting people off trying and wasting your 'free' time. It is of no benefit to anyone and from our experience completely unfounded and false.
To everyone reading this trying to find information on the process take the negative comments on this thread with a massive pinch of salt as much of it is untrue or misinformed. The kind of information that would have been useful would have been;
1. Get an attorney. They know the process and can ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
2. Look at the public sector. The US is crying out for teachers, doctors, nurses etc.. and may be the best way in.
3. A commenter stated that 'the US doesn't need financial traders'. This is completely false, our attorney informed us that in normal years banks take roughly half the available visas within the first week. It was only the TARP regulations following the bailout that means it was different this year.
Once again, thanks to all those who gave us good advice and good luck to anyone trying to get to the US.
This will be my last comment on this thread, I have only returned to inform other applicants reading it that much of the information and opinions given were false and needlessly negative.
It was not at all helpful to be told I was being deluded and that my dreams 'needed to be crushed'. I don't know what experience these commenters had but it differed massively from our experience. Having seen my BFs mother go through the H1B visa application process it was clear from the outset that much of the advice was either misinformed or given having misunderstood our situation.
Considering this site is called britishexpats.com it is amazing that so many commenters felt the need to belittle our efforts and question whether we should even attempt to come to the US. We came to this site because we felt that it would be a good place to find information and insights into the rarely mentioned intricacies of the process (i.e. the 'interview' being a non-step and that different job sectors have different visa prospects).
You say that its people's time being given for free, I find it amazing that you have so much time on your hands that you can give your 'free' time to call us arrogant! Have you nothing better to do? Yours is a perfect example of the kind of comment that is completely unnecessary and a waste of your time and ours. It seems many commenters needed to read our original post more carefully as we clearly stated that our application was nothing to do with my BFs mother and yet continued to argue the case.
To all those who gave us sound advice and food for thought thank you for your input, to all those posting pointlessly negative comments you need to realise you are putting people off trying and wasting your 'free' time. It is of no benefit to anyone and from our experience completely unfounded and false.
To everyone reading this trying to find information on the process take the negative comments on this thread with a massive pinch of salt as much of it is untrue or misinformed. The kind of information that would have been useful would have been;
1. Get an attorney. They know the process and can ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
2. Look at the public sector. The US is crying out for teachers, doctors, nurses etc.. and may be the best way in.
3. A commenter stated that 'the US doesn't need financial traders'. This is completely false, our attorney informed us that in normal years banks take roughly half the available visas within the first week. It was only the TARP regulations following the bailout that means it was different this year.
Once again, thanks to all those who gave us good advice and good luck to anyone trying to get to the US.
Dec 30th 2009, 10:47 pm
#100
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Joined: Jul 2008
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Posts: 2,192
Re: Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
Not really mate – this forum for me is god send. I keep myself updated and try and post here and AU forum as much as I can.
I think, and this is not intended to start some kinda mega debate, generally BE as a forum is negative when it comes to questions “Can I immigrate to US”…yes the OP is expected to read WIKI and it’s good to point that out however posters here are generally very quick to say “NO you can not” and some of them rude.
I understand someone might not have one in 100million chance to head to the US but just the way posters react here is weird. Some of them are so called ‘senior’ posters.
Mind you – no one is forcing posters to come and post. They do it when they have time so the least one can expect is some common courtesy and not being so blunt. Understand this forum is not for pleasing everyone and as such posters rather say it straight out – with some courtesy would be good.
Needless to say – I am a member of other forums and genuinely believe that BE can get better in that regards.
Just my 2 cents worth. As I said, not intended to start a fight/debate etc however just my observation…..
I think, and this is not intended to start some kinda mega debate, generally BE as a forum is negative when it comes to questions “Can I immigrate to US”…yes the OP is expected to read WIKI and it’s good to point that out however posters here are generally very quick to say “NO you can not” and some of them rude.
I understand someone might not have one in 100million chance to head to the US but just the way posters react here is weird. Some of them are so called ‘senior’ posters.
Mind you – no one is forcing posters to come and post. They do it when they have time so the least one can expect is some common courtesy and not being so blunt. Understand this forum is not for pleasing everyone and as such posters rather say it straight out – with some courtesy would be good.
Needless to say – I am a member of other forums and genuinely believe that BE can get better in that regards.
Just my 2 cents worth. As I said, not intended to start a fight/debate etc however just my observation…..
Dec 30th 2009, 10:52 pm
#101
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 41,518
Re: Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
Not really mate – this forum for me is god send. I keep myself updated and try and post here and AU forum as much as I can.
I think, and this is not intended to start some kinda mega debate, generally BE as a forum is negative when it comes to questions “Can I immigrate to US”…yes the OP is expected to read WIKI and it’s good to point that out however posters here are generally very quick to say “NO you can not” and some of them rude.
I understand someone might not have one in 100million chance to head to the US but just the way posters react here is weird. Some of them are so called ‘senior’ posters.
Mind you – no one is forcing posters to come and post. They do it when they have time so the least one can expect is some common courtesy and not being so blunt. Understand this forum is not for pleasing everyone and as such posters rather say it straight out – with some courtesy would be good.
Needless to say – I am a member of other forums and genuinely believe that BE can get better in that regards.
Just my 2 cents worth. As I said, not intended to start a fight/debate etc however just my observation…..
I think, and this is not intended to start some kinda mega debate, generally BE as a forum is negative when it comes to questions “Can I immigrate to US”…yes the OP is expected to read WIKI and it’s good to point that out however posters here are generally very quick to say “NO you can not” and some of them rude.
I understand someone might not have one in 100million chance to head to the US but just the way posters react here is weird. Some of them are so called ‘senior’ posters.
Mind you – no one is forcing posters to come and post. They do it when they have time so the least one can expect is some common courtesy and not being so blunt. Understand this forum is not for pleasing everyone and as such posters rather say it straight out – with some courtesy would be good.
Needless to say – I am a member of other forums and genuinely believe that BE can get better in that regards.
Just my 2 cents worth. As I said, not intended to start a fight/debate etc however just my observation…..
Dec 30th 2009, 10:57 pm
#102
Septic Sprout
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 7,993
Re: Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
Not really mate – this forum for me is god send. I keep myself updated and try and post here and AU forum as much as I can.
I think, and this is not intended to start some kinda mega debate, generally BE as a forum is negative when it comes to questions “Can I immigrate to US”…yes the OP is expected to read WIKI and it’s good to point that out however posters here are generally very quick to say “NO you can not” and some of them rude.
I understand someone might not have one in 100million chance to head to the US but just the way posters react here is weird. Some of them are so called ‘senior’ posters.
Mind you – no one is forcing posters to come and post. They do it when they have time so the least one can expect is some common courtesy and not being so blunt. Understand this forum is not for pleasing everyone and as such posters rather say it straight out – with some courtesy would be good.
Needless to say – I am a member of other forums and genuinely believe that BE can get better in that regards.
Just my 2 cents worth. As I said, not intended to start a fight/debate etc however just my observation…..
I think, and this is not intended to start some kinda mega debate, generally BE as a forum is negative when it comes to questions “Can I immigrate to US”…yes the OP is expected to read WIKI and it’s good to point that out however posters here are generally very quick to say “NO you can not” and some of them rude.
I understand someone might not have one in 100million chance to head to the US but just the way posters react here is weird. Some of them are so called ‘senior’ posters.
Mind you – no one is forcing posters to come and post. They do it when they have time so the least one can expect is some common courtesy and not being so blunt. Understand this forum is not for pleasing everyone and as such posters rather say it straight out – with some courtesy would be good.
Needless to say – I am a member of other forums and genuinely believe that BE can get better in that regards.
Just my 2 cents worth. As I said, not intended to start a fight/debate etc however just my observation…..
Some people just haven't got the attitude or social skills to get on with others, in real life or on BE.
Dec 30th 2009, 10:59 pm
#103
Septic Sprout
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 7,993
Re: Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
OP's follow-up post seems dodgy on many counts.
Dec 30th 2009, 11:01 pm
#104
Homebody
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: HOME
Posts: 23,181
Re: Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
I would be right pi$$ed off if my property taxes funded H1b sponsorships, unless there was a damned good reason...
Dec 30th 2009, 11:02 pm
#105
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jul 2008
Location: East Bay Area
Posts: 2,192
Re: Young couple moving to USA, advice needed
I agree with you, but it does irk when posters won't help themselves. Go back and read this thread - this one couldn't even be bothered to fully read what was actually posted by others, never mind the wiki - then has the gall to get arsey with everyone.
Some people just haven't got the attitude or social skills to get on with others, in real life or on BE.
Some people just haven't got the attitude or social skills to get on with others, in real life or on BE.
Just goes back to what I said – no one is forcing members to post. When they do post, some amount of respect to the OP should be a given even if that means saying “no cant happen” or “go to the WIKI”. OP on the other side should show their own research. But lets be practical – if the OP had their own research they probably wont post here anyway!