Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
Jun 11th 2007, 8:38 pm
#61
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
I think you better go back to stage one and see what visas
will be available to you... you cart is too far in front of the horse
at the moment ...
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 $400k 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
will be available to you... you cart is too far in front of the horse
at the moment ...
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 $400k 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
Jun 11th 2007, 8:40 pm
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
Jersey Girl is right. New Jersey is beautiful. We looked at a house in a town called Woodstown. The only issue there for me was the state taxes. They are very high and so is housing. Again you may have to give and take a little to get some of what you want. The only thing about Philly airport. No Virgin. I love that airline.
Jun 11th 2007, 8:49 pm
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
(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. Me - CEO, Brother qualified Aircraft engineer (both with FAA approved ratings.
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. Mother several times over.
Our lawyers in Miami have apparently looked everything over and said there are no real problems (subject to local laws), we already have 4 Brits in our office there and 2 have been there for 6 years.
Don't worry, the bases are being covered.
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. Mother several times over.
Our lawyers in Miami have apparently looked everything over and said there are no real problems (subject to local laws), we already have 4 Brits in our office there and 2 have been there for 6 years.
Don't worry, the bases are being covered.
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Jun 11th 2007, 8:52 pm
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
(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. Me - CEO, Brother qualified Aircraft engineer (both with VAA approved ratings.
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. Mother several times over.
Our lawyers in Miami have apparently looked everything over and said there are no real problems (subject to local laws), we already have 4 Brits in our office there and 2 have been there for 6 years.
Don't worry, the bases are being covered.
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. Mother several times over.
Our lawyers in Miami have apparently looked everything over and said there are no real problems (subject to local laws), we already have 4 Brits in our office there and 2 have been there for 6 years.
Don't worry, the bases are being covered.
Good ..your all sorted ..
Jun 11th 2007, 9:00 pm
#66
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
You'll get a mortgage with around 30% down. You will pay a premium for having no US work history. There will also be substantial costs for getting the loan, possibly rolled into the interest rate.
Inheritance tax is steep for non USCs owning US property. Be very wary! If the old folks look like they might be pegging out, best not to have them owning US real estate...or at least have it set up in a trust. Although, gawd knows who'd want an elderly, ill relative here with no health care insurance.
Jun 11th 2007, 9:00 pm
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
As for inheritance, unless your a USC, it's pretty steep.
Jun 11th 2007, 11:16 pm
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
No stamp duty but there may (exceptionally!) be some sort of locally levied tax. There are substantial costs involved with buying and selling a property, but many of these are commonly paid by the seller. Your realtor will explain when drawing up the contract. You get the realtor free on your first buy, then pay through the nose when you sell. The buying and selling of houses is totally different from any UK experience. You would be wise to do your homework.
You'll get a mortgage with around 30% down. You will pay a premium for having no US work history. There will also be substantial costs for getting the loan, possibly rolled into the interest rate.
Inheritance tax is steep for non USCs owning US property. Be very wary! If the old folks look like they might be pegging out, best not to have them owning US real estate...or at least have it set up in a trust. Although, gawd knows who'd want an elderly, ill relative here with no health care insurance.
You'll get a mortgage with around 30% down. You will pay a premium for having no US work history. There will also be substantial costs for getting the loan, possibly rolled into the interest rate.
Inheritance tax is steep for non USCs owning US property. Be very wary! If the old folks look like they might be pegging out, best not to have them owning US real estate...or at least have it set up in a trust. Although, gawd knows who'd want an elderly, ill relative here with no health care insurance.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=388871
Presume she will be going EB5, she ought to read the above link to give her some idea of the issues.
And with that much money presumable she can pay as she goes for heath costs. So Insurance is not an issue.
Jun 11th 2007, 11:19 pm
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
Sounds like he does not need a Mortgage, Mother has Millions.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=388871
Presume she will be going EB5, she ought to read the above link to give her some idea of the issues.
And with that much money presumable she can pay as she goes for heath costs. So Insurance is not an issue.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=388871
Presume she will be going EB5, she ought to read the above link to give her some idea of the issues.
And with that much money presumable she can pay as she goes for heath costs. So Insurance is not an issue.
Jun 11th 2007, 11:32 pm
#70
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
Hey all,
Sorry for the delay in coming back to you on this, things have been really hectic.
Okay to answer some of your questions (and generally ask more questions):
The long and short of things is that it is a Family business, we currently have a facility in Miami Florida which will remain a separate entity, deal in the sale of Aircraft Spare Parts.
The reason that I am being a little blase is as I can pick and choose to a certain degree as to where we base this new facility as it will be mainly a sales office (though with a small warehouse).
I will need to fly to Europe every 2-3 months but fly within the US around once per 3 weeks, more importantly I will need to ship spares from this location on a daily basis and so the office must be within 20-30 mins of an International airport.
I would like to live on the coast, but again this is constrained slightly as I need to be withing 15 mins of the office.
I am looking for somewhere that is a little warmer than London, but is still seasonal oh yes and it must be East Coast for the overlap with the UK.
I notice several remarks about "it's not about what I want but the company" but as I am in a position where I can choose then I would be a fool not to (part of my decision is based on the fact that I am bringing family members with me).
I have been chatting to some people from the US on another forum and they all seem to have totally different ideas about where to go, the popular choices so far are:
North Virginia
Delaware
New Hampshire
My real problem seems to stem from the way that the US is structured as far as towns etc are concerned.
For instance I live about 5 miles from Gatwick Airport at this present time, in a small village with around 1000 people, then you have Crawley population 140,000 3 miles away. Are there such places in the US?
Sorry for the delay in coming back to you on this, things have been really hectic.
Okay to answer some of your questions (and generally ask more questions):
The long and short of things is that it is a Family business, we currently have a facility in Miami Florida which will remain a separate entity, deal in the sale of Aircraft Spare Parts.
The reason that I am being a little blase is as I can pick and choose to a certain degree as to where we base this new facility as it will be mainly a sales office (though with a small warehouse).
I will need to fly to Europe every 2-3 months but fly within the US around once per 3 weeks, more importantly I will need to ship spares from this location on a daily basis and so the office must be within 20-30 mins of an International airport.
I would like to live on the coast, but again this is constrained slightly as I need to be withing 15 mins of the office.
I am looking for somewhere that is a little warmer than London, but is still seasonal oh yes and it must be East Coast for the overlap with the UK.
I notice several remarks about "it's not about what I want but the company" but as I am in a position where I can choose then I would be a fool not to (part of my decision is based on the fact that I am bringing family members with me).
I have been chatting to some people from the US on another forum and they all seem to have totally different ideas about where to go, the popular choices so far are:
North Virginia
Delaware
New Hampshire
My real problem seems to stem from the way that the US is structured as far as towns etc are concerned.
For instance I live about 5 miles from Gatwick Airport at this present time, in a small village with around 1000 people, then you have Crawley population 140,000 3 miles away. Are there such places in the US?
Jun 11th 2007, 11:59 pm
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
Your major East Coast Intl airports are Boston, NY (JFK and EWR), PHIL (barely), Washington (IAD and BWI), Raleigh Durham (barely) and then Atlanta
I think a better question might be what are you going to be doing? Do you need to get back often (once a month vs. twice a year)? What kind of company? Do you want a big city / small city? Do you think you can handle 'the South' (of the USA)? Do you think you could handle (and afford) NY or Boston or DC?
Lots more questions...
I think a better question might be what are you going to be doing? Do you need to get back often (once a month vs. twice a year)? What kind of company? Do you want a big city / small city? Do you think you can handle 'the South' (of the USA)? Do you think you could handle (and afford) NY or Boston or DC?
Lots more questions...
Charlotte is a pretty fast growing area and Jacksonville..
Jun 12th 2007, 12:15 am
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
Jun 12th 2007, 3:22 am
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Re: Hi there, New person here, need to move to the USA.
