I'm marrying a United States Citizen which is one of the more straightforward ways. Going through it is no easy process and you have no real idea of timescales so I can't imagine what it would be like for a work placed visa.

I really think you should take heed of what the others who have been there done that, have to say. You can't go leaping ahead into planning stages without knowing if you're going to get a visa, least of all in the state you want.

You are limiting yourself somewhat with just picking FL. Don't get stuck into the small details at the moment. Get the visa then take it from there. It's pretty much all any of us can do.

I've probably missed the part of this thread where you mentioned what kind of job you are looking for.... What is it?

Florida typically doesn't pay that well mate! -- I love visiting my dad there, but wouldn't live there.

I'm not rushing into anything...i'm in no rush to move..

I know you need the visa before you can do anything, I just wanted to know more detail..thats all..

I do appreciate all the information given by you all, but what I do not appreciate is abuse..Manc started to get abusive.

Thanks to all who answered my "many" questions..

By the way...I'm in I.T.. have been for 18 years.

I only said it twice before on this thread, yet you're asking questions about buying a house? school?

I feel like banging my head on a brick wall.............

Ray and Sibsie also agreed with me, maybe not my words, but in principle, you need a visa first and foremost. It is difficult to take you seriously when talking about buying a house when you haven't the faintest chance of buying oneover here in the near future.

He wasn't really...just getting you to think a bit...Rudeness!! you have not come across Patrick yet...

Patrick would have had him lying in the foetal position gently weeping to himself by now.

I'm asking because there is a good chance that I might get offered a job next week...


How many times..I know you need the visa before you can do anything...I'm not about to go buy a house or car or anything else..All I wanted was some detail...you know...what if ..sort of stuff..


OK

Then the goalposts have just moved.

Didn't want to count my chickens.....theres also a good chance that it could all fall through as well..


Don't want to get into a slagging match..

I know what you are saying, and I appreciate your honesty..

but i'm no kid with big ideas..i am realistic..just wanted to know more of the process and more detail....

Lets end this...ok..

I don't see any problem in asking questions regarding living here and planning ahead. Although it is a bit presumptive to think that he will get a visa for Florida, people have to know what they are letting themselves in for and plan ahead. It's better to have an idea of what your going to encounter now, than after you've moved here.
What about the person who has already decided on a house and put down a deposit before even finding a business to buy, let alone arrange the visa? People weren't as harse to them.

Scubadude, for your information, you can get a mortgage whist on a H-1b visa, so you don't have to rent if you don't want to.

sure we'll start over.
Look beyond FL too.........People got on holiday there and look at things through rose tinted glasses (as they do anywhere) and instantly want to move someplace they really have no idea about.
The USA is a great and big place, if it does fall through, don't limit yourself to one neck of the woods.

I missed them!

LOTL THANKYOU....

your information on this topic has been much appreciated.

OK thanks Manc..


But I only really do want to live in Sarasota ( or surrounding areas ) as I have been several times and love it, and I also have friends who live there..

But thanks for the advise

why?