how difficult
Jul 24th 2005, 5:37 am
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how difficult
can i ask is it really hard to Get a visa (sorry if you think i stupid) we are looking to move one my hubby finishes uni (he worked 13 years as an electrician, now doing a masters in engineering) we are just starting out this journey, and are really not sure where to look and what to do first. any help gratefully received 
Jul 24th 2005, 5:42 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by cove61
can i ask is it really hard to Get a visa (sorry if you think i stupid) we are looking to move one my hubby finishes uni (he worked 13 years as an electrician, now doing a masters in engineering) we are just starting out this journey, and are really not sure where to look and what to do first. any help gratefully received
Very
I see you are looking at Canada which may be a better option.
Jul 24th 2005, 5:54 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by cove61
can i ask is it really hard to Get a visa (sorry if you think i stupid) we are looking to move one my hubby finishes uni (he worked 13 years as an electrician, now doing a masters in engineering) we are just starting out this journey, and are really not sure where to look and what to do first. any help gratefully received
E.g., if you put $300 down on the card, never go over $150 in a month.
When the bill comes in, pay it straight away.
Do this for 6 + months and you'll soon get credit and be able to apply for a Visa elsewhere. BofA will even offer you one of theirs once you reach good credit.
Shop around though for the ones with best interest rates and 6 month deals.
NEVER use a company that claim they can give you good credit. Always stick with known banks else you'll only get ripped off.
Jul 24th 2005, 8:01 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by rincewind
Get a secured card from Bank of America. Put about $300 - $500 down on it and never use over half your sercured amount on it per month.
E.g., if you put $300 down on the card, never go over $150 in a month.
When the bill comes in, pay it straight away.
Do this for 6 + months and you'll soon get credit and be able to apply for a Visa elsewhere. BofA will even offer you one of theirs once you reach good credit.
Shop around though for the ones with best interest rates and 6 month deals.
NEVER use a company that claim they can give you good credit. Always stick with known banks else you'll only get ripped off.
E.g., if you put $300 down on the card, never go over $150 in a month.
When the bill comes in, pay it straight away.
Do this for 6 + months and you'll soon get credit and be able to apply for a Visa elsewhere. BofA will even offer you one of theirs once you reach good credit.
Shop around though for the ones with best interest rates and 6 month deals.
NEVER use a company that claim they can give you good credit. Always stick with known banks else you'll only get ripped off.
Rince, are you still celebrating from the job offer?
re-read the post mate!
Jul 24th 2005, 8:03 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
Rince, are you still celebrating from the job offer?
re-read the post mate!
re-read the post mate!
Or American Express.
Jul 24th 2005, 8:04 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by Boiler
I think Rince did, but what about a Masterrcard?
Or American Express.
Or American Express.
or even discover, but i've heard they are a bit shit
Jul 24th 2005, 8:11 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
or even discover, but i've heard they are a bit shit
Discover are fine:
Bonuses
1/ Higher limits for young credit, easy to negotiate low interest
2/ Free and competitive cashback
3/ Pleasant cust. serv. reps. in my experience
Issues
1/ Recently gone to bed with the evil Wally World
2/ Do their own in-house collections rather than farm out and are supposedly total sh*ts
3/ Less likely to be accepted at mom and pop stores
Jul 24th 2005, 8:17 am
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Re: how difficult
I made a mistake sorry i was talking about a green card so that you can work in the US not a credit card, think it went a bit wrong half way along the line 
what i meant was is it difficult to get a green card on 13 years experiance and a masters degree??
what i meant was is it difficult to get a green card on 13 years experiance and a masters degree??
Jul 24th 2005, 8:20 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by cove61
I made a mistake sorry i was talking about a green card so that you can work in the US not a credit card, think it went a bit wrong half way along the line what i meant was is it difficult to get a green card on 13 years experiance and a masters degree??
what i meant was is it difficult to get a green card on 13 years experiance and a masters degree??Don't worry! We're raggin' a little. Trouble is we get this question a lot.
The easier places to emigrate to are: Evropa, Canada, NZ and OZ.
Have you read the Pulaski guide? Which method are you choosing?
Jul 24th 2005, 8:34 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by cove61
I made a mistake sorry i was talking about a green card so that you can work in the US not a credit card, think it went a bit wrong half way along the line what i meant was is it difficult to get a green card on 13 years experiance and a masters degree??
what i meant was is it difficult to get a green card on 13 years experiance and a masters degree??
Jul 24th 2005, 8:59 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by cove61
I made a mistake sorry i was talking about a green card so that you can work in the US not a credit card, think it went a bit wrong half way along the line what i meant was is it difficult to get a green card on 13 years experiance and a masters degree??
what i meant was is it difficult to get a green card on 13 years experiance and a masters degree??
Jul 24th 2005, 9:04 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by krizzy
Well my husband got one with 12 years and no masters degree.....that was over 5 years ago......
Jul 25th 2005, 7:30 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
Rince, are you still celebrating from the job offer?
re-read the post mate!
re-read the post mate!
I would have tried to get out of that by saying I was trying to be funny......but I'll pass and just appear the fool that I am
LOL!!!!!
Jul 25th 2005, 8:05 am
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Re: how difficult
Originally Posted by rincewind
PMSL!!!!
I would have tried to get out of that by saying I was trying to be funny......but I'll pass and just appear the fool that I am
LOL!!!!!
I would have tried to get out of that by saying I was trying to be funny......but I'll pass and just appear the fool that I am
LOL!!!!!
I felt like a fool for my post, just after I made it I was convinced you were taking the piss!
too much
