Slwg3210

I have found some old threads on chartered QSs working in the US from 2010 but was hoping that someone might have up to date information on which companies might be hiring? On how to go about finding a post? A general trawl of the net hasn't thrown anything up
Many thanks

mikelincs

Given how difficult it is to get a working visa for the US, I suspect that going your alternate Australia route might just be easier. Please take a alook at the immigration threads on the US forum, and thd the Wiki (blue bar), read Pulaski's ways and see if your job would even qualify for an immigrant visa, things have changed a lot in the lasst few years, and it's gettin much harder to get there, unless you are single and can find and marry a US citizen.

Slwg3210

Thanks mikelincs I've been doing some research but was wondering if any expat QS's working in the US might have any specific advice

mikelincs

Each case will be specific to that person, so might not be a great help, you do need to read the Wiki and Pulaski's ways to find out whether QS is still on the list.

christmasoompa

The US doesn't have a 'list' Mike, are you thinking of Canada or Oz maybe?

Personally, I'd be surprised if any company would be willing to spend thousands of dollars and wait ages for a QS, but could well be wrong.

OP, presumably you'd plan on going over on a H1-B (unless your current company can transfer you?) you're aware that the earliest you could start work would be Oct 2015 as the 2014 cap has been met? So if there is a chance of getting a company to submit an application for you in April next year, you've got plenty of time.

Best of luck.

Slwg3210

Job title could also be listed as Cost Manager / estimator.
Thanks in advance to anyone with experience of this profession in the US

Mikelincs having trouble finding a list of professions that qualify on wiki & Pulaskis or on a standard 'ask google' etc

Jerseygirl

As already stated the US does not have a list of professions that qualify for a visa. Below is the link to Pulaski's guide.

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Pulask...ork_in_the_USA

Slwg3210

Thanks christmasoompa, taken all your advice on board!
Also messaged the original QS's that posted a few years back.
Thanks jerseygirl, I've read the pulaskis info.

mikelincs

Yes, but he has posted the same request on the OZ forum, which is why the confusion

Slwg3210

Not sure about confusion, I am considering both countries for my family...

Sally Redux

Different building codes here as well.

washsaint

It will be very difficult unfortunately.

My wife is a Qs and we moved to the US 4 years ago for my work. QS does not really appear to be prevalent in the US except:

New York
LA and San Fran
Texas (O&G)

Slwg3210

Thanks washsaint, aiming for LA, would you or your wife happen to know approx salary expectation for a Snr QS, 16 yrs experience....?
Many thanks

jeepster

Here try these guys: http://www.westconindustries.com/ Not to sound like a broken record but the construction is going on in the Oil Patch. Job title here is Estimator.

Slwg3210

Thanks jeepster, I'd welcome an opportunity in oil & gas, appreciate this would probably rule out the West Coast..