Hi I am new here.
May 31st 2007, 7:36 pm
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Hi I am new here.
Hello all.
About me:
My name is Harris I am a 21 year old male living in Lancashire with my partner who is a recently qualified midwife. I will be studying for a BSc Hons degree in Arboriculture [Tree surgery for the layman] this year which consists of 1 year Academic study, 1 subsequent year of work placement anywhere in the world [wink wink] and then 2 final years study back at University.
I have felt a genuine compelling urge to leave the UK for pastures new for at least 4 years now and for a million and one different reasons. People around me tell me to move to AUS or NZ but recently I started to think more and more about the US. I do not like the political climate in the UK and want to get out. Cost of living is another important push factor for me, at the moment I cannot see myself getting a house of my own udner a mortgage before I am 28, my partner cannot find work in the NHS anywhere reasonable due to the ongoing "midwifery crisis et al" and basically we both feel a bit cheesed off with how the country treats us and take the attitude that we will go somewhere we we can make something of ourselves where the opportunities exist.
Am I suffering from "The grass is greener on the US side!" mindset here or does this kind of rationale sound similar to what any of you went through?
My theoretical plan is for me to spend a year working in the US for my second year of my degree whilst my Partner stays in the UK and tries to land a job in the NHS somewhere suitable for experience. We both planned to get into fields of work which we both enjoyed [naturally] but that ones that also allowed a lot of freedom of movement. Tree surgery and midwifery I think are pretty good mobile skill sets, as far as my understanding goes an Hons BSc in Arboriculture is fairly rare in the industry, and at any rate lands me in an upper middle management situation// expert witness level immediately so I am hoping I will qualify for the skilled immigrant visa section.
I am looking for some people's experiences with moving to and living in the US and what they love/hate about the country.
Many thanks.
About me:
My name is Harris I am a 21 year old male living in Lancashire with my partner who is a recently qualified midwife. I will be studying for a BSc Hons degree in Arboriculture [Tree surgery for the layman] this year which consists of 1 year Academic study, 1 subsequent year of work placement anywhere in the world [wink wink] and then 2 final years study back at University.
I have felt a genuine compelling urge to leave the UK for pastures new for at least 4 years now and for a million and one different reasons. People around me tell me to move to AUS or NZ but recently I started to think more and more about the US. I do not like the political climate in the UK and want to get out. Cost of living is another important push factor for me, at the moment I cannot see myself getting a house of my own udner a mortgage before I am 28, my partner cannot find work in the NHS anywhere reasonable due to the ongoing "midwifery crisis et al" and basically we both feel a bit cheesed off with how the country treats us and take the attitude that we will go somewhere we we can make something of ourselves where the opportunities exist.
Am I suffering from "The grass is greener on the US side!" mindset here or does this kind of rationale sound similar to what any of you went through?
My theoretical plan is for me to spend a year working in the US for my second year of my degree whilst my Partner stays in the UK and tries to land a job in the NHS somewhere suitable for experience. We both planned to get into fields of work which we both enjoyed [naturally] but that ones that also allowed a lot of freedom of movement. Tree surgery and midwifery I think are pretty good mobile skill sets, as far as my understanding goes an Hons BSc in Arboriculture is fairly rare in the industry, and at any rate lands me in an upper middle management situation// expert witness level immediately so I am hoping I will qualify for the skilled immigrant visa section.
I am looking for some people's experiences with moving to and living in the US and what they love/hate about the country.
Many thanks.
May 31st 2007, 7:39 pm
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Re: Hi I am new here.
Listen to the people around you ...
May 31st 2007, 7:50 pm
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Re: Hi I am new here.
Hello all.
About me:
My name is Harris I am a 21 year old male living in Lancashire with my partner who is a recently qualified midwife. I will be studying for a BSc Hons degree in Arboriculture [Tree surgery for the layman] this year which consists of 1 year Academic study, 1 subsequent year of work placement anywhere in the world [wink wink] and then 2 final years study back at University.
I have felt a genuine compelling urge to leave the UK for pastures new for at least 4 years now and for a million and one different reasons. People around me tell me to move to AUS or NZ but recently I started to think more and more about the US. I do not like the political climate in the UK and want to get out. Cost of living is another important push factor for me, at the moment I cannot see myself getting a house of my own udner a mortgage before I am 28, my partner cannot find work in the NHS anywhere reasonable due to the ongoing "midwifery crisis et al" and basically we both feel a bit cheesed off with how the country treats us and take the attitude that we will go somewhere we we can make something of ourselves where the opportunities exist.
Am I suffering from "The grass is greener on the US side!" mindset here or does this kind of rationale sound similar to what any of you went through?
My theoretical plan is for me to spend a year working in the US for my second year of my degree whilst my Partner stays in the UK and tries to land a job in the NHS somewhere suitable for experience. We both planned to get into fields of work which we both enjoyed [naturally] but that ones that also allowed a lot of freedom of movement. Tree surgery and midwifery I think are pretty good mobile skill sets, as far as my understanding goes an Hons BSc in Arboriculture is fairly rare in the industry, and at any rate lands me in an upper middle management situation// expert witness level immediately so I am hoping I will qualify for the skilled immigrant visa section.
I am looking for some people's experiences with moving to and living in the US and what they love/hate about the country.
Many thanks.
About me:
My name is Harris I am a 21 year old male living in Lancashire with my partner who is a recently qualified midwife. I will be studying for a BSc Hons degree in Arboriculture [Tree surgery for the layman] this year which consists of 1 year Academic study, 1 subsequent year of work placement anywhere in the world [wink wink] and then 2 final years study back at University.
I have felt a genuine compelling urge to leave the UK for pastures new for at least 4 years now and for a million and one different reasons. People around me tell me to move to AUS or NZ but recently I started to think more and more about the US. I do not like the political climate in the UK and want to get out. Cost of living is another important push factor for me, at the moment I cannot see myself getting a house of my own udner a mortgage before I am 28, my partner cannot find work in the NHS anywhere reasonable due to the ongoing "midwifery crisis et al" and basically we both feel a bit cheesed off with how the country treats us and take the attitude that we will go somewhere we we can make something of ourselves where the opportunities exist.
Am I suffering from "The grass is greener on the US side!" mindset here or does this kind of rationale sound similar to what any of you went through?
My theoretical plan is for me to spend a year working in the US for my second year of my degree whilst my Partner stays in the UK and tries to land a job in the NHS somewhere suitable for experience. We both planned to get into fields of work which we both enjoyed [naturally] but that ones that also allowed a lot of freedom of movement. Tree surgery and midwifery I think are pretty good mobile skill sets, as far as my understanding goes an Hons BSc in Arboriculture is fairly rare in the industry, and at any rate lands me in an upper middle management situation// expert witness level immediately so I am hoping I will qualify for the skilled immigrant visa section.
I am looking for some people's experiences with moving to and living in the US and what they love/hate about the country.
Many thanks.
May 31st 2007, 7:53 pm
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May 31st 2007, 7:55 pm
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Re: Hi I am new here.
Welcome to be. 
Your chances of coming here are just about zero I'm afraid...take a look at this:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Pulask...ork_in_the_USA
Take a look in the Aus and NZ forums...you may be able to pick up some useful info there.
Your chances of coming here are just about zero I'm afraid...take a look at this:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Pulask...ork_in_the_USA
Take a look in the Aus and NZ forums...you may be able to pick up some useful info there.
May 31st 2007, 7:56 pm
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Re: Hi I am new here.
There are basically NINE ways that you can get a visa to live and work in the US:
(1) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen.
(2) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. scientific or medical training. A degree is normally a must. Or you have superior specialist skills with at least 12 years experience.
(3) You have an Employer who is willing to transfer you - but even the employer has to make a good case for you - so you have to be a manager unless you fall under category (2) above.
(4) You may get a Green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except N.Ireland, are not generally eligible unless you, your spouse or parents were born abroad or held a different citizenship.
(5)You own or buy business (does not get you permanent resident status i.e. no green card)You must be a national of a qualifying Treaty countries
The business must have a minimum value of around $150k (more the better) bearing in mind you will need somewhere to live and with any startup business you will need at least 2 years living money as back up. So a figure of $350k would be a nearer minimum
(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. half of that in a few areas. And your background will be investigated to the hilt.
(7)You have a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister and no further) who is an US citizen who would sponsor you, approx time this take 2-12 years…
(8.The R1 visa is available to foreign members of religious denominations, having bona fide non-profit religious organizations in the U.S., for entering the U.S. to carry on the activities of a minister or religious worker as a profession, occupation or vocation
(9)THE UNUSUAL You are in a position to claim refugee status/political asylum. or You get a member of Congress to sponsor a private bill with legislation that applies just to you.
The S visa issued to persons who assist US law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities such as money laundering and organized crime
Recruitment agent will not take you seriously if you are not already in the US. Writing for jobs is really a waste of time; likewise US employers have no idea what foreign qualification are or mean (except Degrees) it may pay you to get your qualification translated into a US equivalent, there are Companies that do this ..
But if you are getting a visa under (2) above then you need a job offer before you can get the visa. Your Employer will be your sponsor this will cost them upward of $5k. So you can see you have to be offering something really special to get considered They may also have to prove to the Dept of labor that there is no American who can do the job if the position is to be permanent
© Originator.. Pulaski
Updater.. Ray 7/23/05
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Visas available for number 2 have all gone for this year ...
next avaible application time April 2008 for an Oct 2008 start ..
(1) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen.
(2) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. scientific or medical training. A degree is normally a must. Or you have superior specialist skills with at least 12 years experience.
(3) You have an Employer who is willing to transfer you - but even the employer has to make a good case for you - so you have to be a manager unless you fall under category (2) above.
(4) You may get a Green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except N.Ireland, are not generally eligible unless you, your spouse or parents were born abroad or held a different citizenship.
(5)You own or buy business (does not get you permanent resident status i.e. no green card)You must be a national of a qualifying Treaty countries
The business must have a minimum value of around $150k (more the better) bearing in mind you will need somewhere to live and with any startup business you will need at least 2 years living money as back up. So a figure of $350k would be a nearer minimum
(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. half of that in a few areas. And your background will be investigated to the hilt.
(7)You have a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister and no further) who is an US citizen who would sponsor you, approx time this take 2-12 years…
(8.The R1 visa is available to foreign members of religious denominations, having bona fide non-profit religious organizations in the U.S., for entering the U.S. to carry on the activities of a minister or religious worker as a profession, occupation or vocation
(9)THE UNUSUAL You are in a position to claim refugee status/political asylum. or You get a member of Congress to sponsor a private bill with legislation that applies just to you.
The S visa issued to persons who assist US law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities such as money laundering and organized crime
Recruitment agent will not take you seriously if you are not already in the US. Writing for jobs is really a waste of time; likewise US employers have no idea what foreign qualification are or mean (except Degrees) it may pay you to get your qualification translated into a US equivalent, there are Companies that do this ..
But if you are getting a visa under (2) above then you need a job offer before you can get the visa. Your Employer will be your sponsor this will cost them upward of $5k. So you can see you have to be offering something really special to get considered They may also have to prove to the Dept of labor that there is no American who can do the job if the position is to be permanent
© Originator.. Pulaski
Updater.. Ray 7/23/05
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Visas available for number 2 have all gone for this year ...
next avaible application time April 2008 for an Oct 2008 start ..
May 31st 2007, 8:06 pm
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Re: Hi I am new here.
Hello all.
I have felt a genuine compelling urge to leave the UK for pastures new for at least 4 years now and for a million and one different reasons. .......... recently I started to think more and more about the US. I do not like the political climate in the UK .............thanks.
I have felt a genuine compelling urge to leave the UK for pastures new for at least 4 years now and for a million and one different reasons. .......... recently I started to think more and more about the US. I do not like the political climate in the UK .............thanks.
May 31st 2007, 8:09 pm
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May 31st 2007, 8:11 pm
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Re: Hi I am new here.
Student visa on a uni exchange is a good way to get here for a short time, but won't be cheap, F1 visa, they like to see you've got $10K in the bank to cover living expenses and cover cost of tuition, and you won't be able to work outside of campus on the student visa, can't work first semester either.
After you graduate, you'll have a hard time getting an H1B visa without any experience....your partner as a nurse will have to go through long loops to get qualified here and there isn't much call for midwives, considered archaic practice and all that nonsense.
As for cost of living, really depends on where you live....if you consider somewhere like Maine, you might have a chance, lots of rangers for the park, so might have a chance with a job, and nursing is big there, though mostly elderly work...but it's fairly affordable in most parts, though salaries out there are generally crap....basically cost of living here isn't much different to the UK.
You'll probably have far more luck looking at those other countries.
After you graduate, you'll have a hard time getting an H1B visa without any experience....your partner as a nurse will have to go through long loops to get qualified here and there isn't much call for midwives, considered archaic practice and all that nonsense.
As for cost of living, really depends on where you live....if you consider somewhere like Maine, you might have a chance, lots of rangers for the park, so might have a chance with a job, and nursing is big there, though mostly elderly work...but it's fairly affordable in most parts, though salaries out there are generally crap....basically cost of living here isn't much different to the UK.
You'll probably have far more luck looking at those other countries.
but then I thought let's be gentle...
May 31st 2007, 8:12 pm
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Re: Hi I am new here.
just to add as a midwife and she only did the midwife training then she will not meet US board of nursing requirments as she needs to be general trained with sufficiant hours in all areas covering both theory and practical
