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Old Aug 7th 2014, 1:08 pm
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Hi all,

I guess this thread has been covered previously, nevertheless I would like to learn what are the possible options for me. Am currently studying MSc (Investments) at Newcastle University, subsequently I will commit towards PhD in Finance (Efficient portfolios, hedge funds, etc.).

Therefore, once I complete PhD, I will be on the top of the academic ladder, thus I was wondering whether that provides me with some sort of advantage in relation to emigration (procedures or visa types)?

PS. My brother lives in Texas but it will take him another 3 years to become citizen and as far as I'm concerned, even if he fills in sponsorship documents, it may take a long time before they will arrive at decision (US govt.) - I'm not sure how long tho. (My brother has been sponsored by a company - that's how he managed to get there)

I didn't do in-depth research into the subject yet, thus if there are some experts (in the field) here, I would be greatly obliged to hear your opinions.

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There is a wiki here, linked at the top of the USA forum page, because lots of people ask these same questions all the time. Have a read through and come back if you have any questions.
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Cool. Thanks
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Why not take the route your Brother did?
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He has a BA (Hons) and got sponsored by the company. It is difficult to get this kind of a deal. I might be in good situation after completion of PhD, but that's only speculation.
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Nobody said it was going to be easy.
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True. I have already found a point of interest: "EB2 requires that the job is at masters degree level." I'll take it from there then, also will look into Uni Lecturer positions, which perhaps can be attained through H1B employer sponsorship. Uni's up there like European specialists + immigration quotas for individuals with intention of working for academic institutions do not apply.

We'll see how it goes, 1st I need to get this PhD done
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Considered doing the PhD over in the US?
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Uni's up there like European specialists
Did you know that it is mandatory to know the difference between a plural and a possessive in the US?
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I'm looking into it as well, although at the moment, main barrier are advanced exams prior admission to PhD programs at certain uni's in US (e.g. UT in Austin). I'll be happy if I find one without those requirements. I'm also hoping to get distinction on my MSc (I got 1st on BA (hons)), which I hope would work in my, favor if I was to apply to US uni.

PS. I give maybe 10% at the moment, that I will be able to secure PhD position in US. It is much easier here in UK.
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Originally Posted by Nutmegger
Did you know that it is mandatory to know the difference between a plural and a possessive in the US?
:P Thanks. Embarrassing mistake
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Did you know that it is mandatory to know the difference between a plural and a possessive in the US?
What if it's neither but indicates contraction, like the apostrophe in this sentence?
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Originally Posted by rpjs
What if it's neither but indicates contraction, like the apostrophe in this sentence?
But it wasn't . . . though you are right, I didn't include all the options!
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PS. My brother lives in Texas but it will take him another 3 years to become citizen and as far as I'm concerned, even if he fills in sponsorship documents, it may take a long time before they will arrive at decision (US govt.) - I'm not sure how long tho.
As nobody has addressed this point, I will. Currently, applications are being processed from people that applied in Jan 2002, so going on that timescale, you'd have around 15 years to wait. But, wait times are predicted by some on the forum to keep increasing, so it may well be longer.

HTH, good luck with it.

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As nobody has addressed this point, I will. Currently, applications are being processed from people that applied in Jan 2002, so going on that timescale, you'd have around 15 years to wait. But, wait times are predicted by some on the forum to keep increasing, so it may well be longer.

HTH, good luck with it.

Thanks for this valuable info. It is disgrace and embarrassment of US administration in my humble opinion. Anyway, I found the solution and it is very similar to what my brother went through, the only distinction might be that I won't be under H1B but EB2 as it is designed mostly for individuals with advanced degrees.

Also I will stay here (UK) and do my PhD here, nothing matches "world class education"....in theory and theory is good enough for me
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