underworldmagic

Hi,

I am a UK citizen, I was born here in the UK.

I have a BSc in Forensic Science, and also a MSc in Forensic Science. I work as a Crime Scene Investigator, a role which I have been doing for about 12 years.

I am looking to make a move and work in the USA, in order to develop and continue my career; it is my understanding that specialist roles allow an individual a greater chance of emigrating. I do have an uncle and cousins in the USA (who were born there).

British Forensic science is looked upon highly, worldwide, due to our advances in crime scene examination. I was hoping this along with my experience would assist me?

Can you please advise how I may go about pursuing my move?

Thanks in advance.

Nutmegger

Welcome to BE! The first step is to read and digest this:

Pulaski's Ways: How to Live and Work in the USA : British Expat Wiki

Then let us know what questions you have.

underworldmagic

Thanks so much for your reply. I have read through the thread you posted;

Would my skills be considered as being in short supply or a specialist skill? It is a specialist role which I do.

civilservant

That's really something that would be best answered by an immigration attorney - they best question to ask yourself is this, are your skills noteworthy enough for an employer to spend many thousands of dollars and considerable time to recruit you over a USC that could start tomorrow?

Nutmegger

Afraid I know nothing about your industry. Are you on LinkedIn? Do you have contacts in the business in the US? Is there a company in the UK with US branches that you could transfer to? -- much the easiest way to get here as an employee, if feasible.

sir_eccles

Many forensic scientists are employed by city and state agencies and police forces, some of these insist on applicants being US citizens. It will vary from employer to employer.