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Re: Brit seeking advice

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Originally Posted by springuk

Hi Guys

I am a UK citizen (from Cornwall to be precise) looking to work and live in the states for an extended period of time or, initially, 3 to 6 months. I have a degree in Archaeology and Masters in Landscape Archaeology. I have specialist training in Geographical Information Systems, Geophysical Prospection and Total Station / surveying work. I have also had digging experience abroad in Greece, as well as the usual office work.

My understanding is I would be best coming in on H-1B or H3 visa if working. I have also been told a PhD would be a good idea but I would not know where to begin regarding funding, which I would need. If I went down the education route I would find the idea of studying something fresh like Mayan culture or something Meso- American related extremely appealing. Anyway I digress.
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S.

I'm pretty sure that to get an HI-B, your Bachelors must be related to the job you're being sponsored for. So, a degree in Archaeology and Masters in Landscape Archaeology would limit the kind of positions you could be sponsored for.

You might have more luck getting an HI-B working for an academic institution because such employers are exempt from the H1-B cap.

There's more to be found on H1-Bs and the like in the US Visas and US Immigration forums on BE.

NC Penguin

Re: Brit seeking advice

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Originally Posted by springuk

All is forgiven then, I hope. And there is nothing wrong with being a smartass ;-)

Didn't mean to get off to a bad start.

S

Be prepared for the worse ..... I have found that out on here :D

Re: Brit seeking advice

Try posting your CV on Monster and Careerbuilder would be a good start.
Follow that with looking for jobs on the said in your field.

It may bring some look.

Plan B marry one of your X's

alan

Re: Brit seeking advice

lol, I would have married my ex if she hadn't finsished with me and married her ex 3 months later.

oh well, lol

Re: Brit seeking advice

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Originally Posted by springuk

lol, I would have married my ex if she hadn't finsished with me and married her ex 3 months later.

oh well, lol

Did you suggest there were more than on.?

Re: Brit seeking advice

Yeah but i could not commit to her the same way. The one that is now married was the real thing. Big shame too.

Re: Brit seeking advice

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Originally Posted by Partystar

Thanx Vic! I knew I could count on you to watch my back! :D

Me too

Re: Brit seeking advice

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Originally Posted by Patrick Hasler

Be prepared for the worse ..... I have found that out on here :D

You asked for it

Re: Brit seeking advice

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Originally Posted by USBound

wow - I think these people just got up out of the wrong side of the bed this morning.... the only word I can find that described the replies so for is a-holes. These guys always seem far too quick to shoot someone down when they could give actual advice.

I should mention btw that finding a job vacancy within your field will be pretty difficult so going the PhD route and doing more research on Uni's regarding your field is probably the best idea.

Nope, I'd say appearing on a board for the first time and publicly calling an established member a smart ass simply for being humorous is asking for the responses that followed up.

In similar situations I have offered extensive advice via PM to people asking for help with the US higher ed system. In this situation, I felt that tough love (real world advice) would be more "helpful" - I know how tough it is to get into and succeed in the US higher ed system as an international student and you don't get ahead by insulting someone first time you meet them - esepcially if you are in their "house"

I wouldn't walk into your living room first time and get sassy with you. If I did, and you gave me your opinion on my rude behaviuor, I also wouldn't call you an *sshole for speaking your mind.

OP has PM'd me with a very reasonable reply and so I think the message was taken to heart. No need to get upset on his behalf.

Re: Brit seeking advice

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Originally Posted by springuk

try posting in the immigration based forums, you may get more sympathetic/useful advice :)

Re: Brit seeking advice

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Originally Posted by springuk

OK, let's try again. Here is some information on the H-1B and higher ed situation.

I doubt very much that you would get a university teaching job on an H-1B. Going the H-1B route (which is something the employer has to do, not the employee) can be expensive and time consuming. Masters level professors are usually "instructors" (non-tenured) and seen somewhat as ten-a-penny. Therefore most uni's wouldn't see it worth their while to hire a masters level international unless he/she brought considerable reputation with them.

Yes, I believe to work on H-1B you have to be working in an area related to your degree.

I recommend higher education (i.e., a Ph.D.) as a relatively straightforward way to get to the US and eventually maybe even get to stay here. Getting a postgrad degree that route is as much an endurance event as it is an academic challenge. There is a stack of paperwork to get through, funding to obtain (e.g., via an assistantship) and/or demonstrate (via savings in the bank), so the whole experience can be very, very stressful (not least because you often don't even know if you are "in" until almost the last minute).

I went this route (masters and PhD in the US) and never regretted it even though it cost me all my savings and at times drove me almost crazy.

Another option is to do a Ph.D. at a UK uni that has an exchange agreement with one or more uni's in the US, and make sure your supervisor would support you coming over here for a semester or year (not necessary something you can assume). I have set up these kinds of agreements in the past. Some allow you to pay fees in your home uni rather than the US uni (preferable, otherwise it would eb very expensive).

The advantage of doing the whole program in the States is you get "automatic" pernission to work for a year in related employment after graduating. If you are good, this year of experience may lead to a permanent job offer.

Hope this helps. Welcome to the site!

Re: Brit seeking advice

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Originally Posted by Lion in Winter

You are in a good mood this morning. :eek:

I was in a good mood this morning - unfortunately, I posted my reply in the afternoon. ;)

Re: Brit seeking advice

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Originally Posted by springuk

lol, I would have married my ex if she hadn't finsished with me and married her ex 3 months later.

oh well, lol

Jeezus !!!!! Life sucks don't it :p

Re: Brit seeking advice

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Originally Posted by springuk

I know a student who came over for 3 months last summer; she got a visa and job with the help of a student website. Maybe you can find it via Google, I believe there's a few of them.

Re: Brit seeking advice

Landscaping? - Sorry the Mexicans have the monopoly for that here. ;)