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Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by meauxna
(Post 6570621)
I know it doesn't sound very nice, but that is really the truth, isn't it. How does MrF put it? The rules are written to keep everyone out with a very few exceptions.
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Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by hall5456
(Post 6570292)
she's an American girl that loves her home and family... so there is only one way from heathrow, and that's left over the atlantic.
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Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by lansbury
(Post 6571142)
I never been called an exception before :ohmy:
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Re: Confusion about the US
look for a third country?
If she doesn't like the UK, and you end up not liking the US, it'll be a breaker...and the easiest way over really is marriage, other wise it's an unlikely thing...so get used to VOIP calls I guess. |
Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by meauxna
(Post 6570320)
Participation is open to people who were born in in a country that doesn't send tons of people to the US through other routes.
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Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by Bladerunner
(Post 6571932)
Like Ireland...
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Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by meauxna
(Post 6570320)
The name of the program is the Diversity Lottery, "diversity" being the key word. Participation is open to people who were born in (or can claim through parents or spouse) a country that doesn't send tons of people to the US through other routes.
If you're actually interested, you should research it further, since citizenship is not the basis for the selection. |
Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by hall5456
(Post 6572434)
I read about it on the US emmigration website. It said only those in the UK residing in Northern Ireland could apply... does anybody know why?
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Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by JAJ
(Post 6572455)
It has nothing to do with where you reside.
http://travel.state.gov/pdf/2009DVInstructions.pdf still, has anybody used teh E-3 visa with success? I will have a PhD by September but have been working as lecturer and researcher since 2003, will that help with the E2? thanks |
Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by hall5456
(Post 6572434)
I read about it on the US emmigration website. It said only those in the UK residing in Northern Ireland could apply... does anybody know why?
Those born in any territory that has sent more than 50,000 immigrants to the United States in the previous five years are not eligible to receive a diversity visa. |
Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by hall5456
(Post 6570241)
Unfortunately, she isn't keen on the UK, being here for 2.5 years may have put her off....
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Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by Glen Ellyn Service Crew
(Post 6572915)
Aberystwyth will do that to you after 2.5 weeks never mind years!
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Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by hall5456
(Post 6570241)
Unfortunately, she isn't keen on the UK, being here for 2.5 years may have put her off... which makes things difficult. I'm easier going about moving. For example, I used to live in New Zealand so moving won't be difficult, but because it will be for her then it it seems a bit unfair! Although, she could easily get in and nail a job in the UK, it always is for foreigners.
Originally Posted by hall5456
(Post 6570292)
she's an American girl that loves her home and family... so there is only one way from heathrow, and that's left over the atlantic.
You could love it, but you might not! To be fair, from living in Cardiff I think Chicago's a good starting point but lovers beware. Is affording some study to get a student visa a viable option? |
Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by Tootsie Frickensprinkles
(Post 6573174)
As one half of a US/UK relationship that has/does have difficulties with the issue I would not recommend throwing caution to the wind given those two statements. You need to be absolutely sure you can live with the US for life, and you need to be sure if you do make compromises it doesn't turn to resentment.
You could love it, but you might not! To be fair, from living in Cardiff I think Chicago's a good starting point but lovers beware. Is affording some study to get a student visa a viable option? |
Re: Confusion about the US
Originally Posted by meauxna
(Post 6571271)
You're a Special Exception. :)
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