is it just a random pipedream?
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Re: is it just a random pipedream?
excuse my ignorance... what's OP!
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Re: is it just a random pipedream?
I've always recommended Canada as a "stepping stone" to the US for those who have the US in mind as a long-term goal. If/when you become Canadian citizens (which does not jeapordize your UK citizenship) then other visa options become available to you.
excuse my ignorance... what's OP!
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Re: is it just a random pipedream?
I'm currently trying to get back to the US, but would certainly stick up for the fact that the UK has a lot going for it ... depending on what part you live in.
From years of reading threads on BE, emigrating can be the best thing in the world for some families, but can also make life hell for your kids, depending on their ages, personalities, and where you emigrate to.
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hahaha - thanks for that!
If we do it - it will be done properly, I wouldn't risk anything that would put my family status in jeopardy!
my children are young now and to be honest we are thinking more 5 years down the line but need to think about it as it's not just us involved (i mean not just me and hubby)
i understand why it's so difficult
If we do it - it will be done properly, I wouldn't risk anything that would put my family status in jeopardy!
my children are young now and to be honest we are thinking more 5 years down the line but need to think about it as it's not just us involved (i mean not just me and hubby)
i understand why it's so difficult
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Re: is it just a random pipedream?
hahaha - thanks for that!
If we do it - it will be done properly, I wouldn't risk anything that would put my family status in jeopardy!
my children are young now and to be honest we are thinking more 5 years down the line but need to think about it as it's not just us involved (i mean not just me and hubby)
i understand why it's so difficult
If we do it - it will be done properly, I wouldn't risk anything that would put my family status in jeopardy!
my children are young now and to be honest we are thinking more 5 years down the line but need to think about it as it's not just us involved (i mean not just me and hubby)
i understand why it's so difficult
An outside possibility *might* be for your husband to work for a large company that has offices in the USA, (that might involve working in London though) and biding your time so that he could get a transfer down the line.
if he's still a student then that's going to be some years away, if it happens at all.
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Re: is it just a random pipedream?
hahaha - thanks for that!
If we do it - it will be done properly, I wouldn't risk anything that would put my family status in jeopardy!
my children are young now and to be honest we are thinking more 5 years down the line but need to think about it as it's not just us involved (i mean not just me and hubby)
i understand why it's so difficult
If we do it - it will be done properly, I wouldn't risk anything that would put my family status in jeopardy!
my children are young now and to be honest we are thinking more 5 years down the line but need to think about it as it's not just us involved (i mean not just me and hubby)
i understand why it's so difficult
I agree with The Horticulturalist, I looked at Australia out of curiosity and I believe midwives are on their 'in demand' list. Similar strict visa conditions apply like the US but there are sites where you can do a points test to see if you have at least a chance of getting in .
No guarantees but got to be worth a look?
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Re: is it just a random pipedream?
Anywhere by the UK by the sounds of.
Cant blame her.
Cant blame her.
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don't get me wrong I love the UK but I don't want this to be it and our final destination!
who knows what will happen.....
but I'm keeping my options open
as for timescales we have set this goal to happwn within 7 years so it's not like I'm saying today!
who knows what will happen.....
but I'm keeping my options open
as for timescales we have set this goal to happwn within 7 years so it's not like I'm saying today!
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I don't know how old you are (and I certainly wouldn't ask a lady to reveal her age) but there seems to be an age limit for Aus if you were to go that way. I'm not sure how strict it is but they state 18-45yrs as the criteria (with appropriate points associated I guess?).
Just a thought .
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hahaha!
I'm 29 and hubby is 27!
so still VERY VERY VERY young
I'm 29 and hubby is 27!
so still VERY VERY VERY young
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Re: is it just a random pipedream?
Get a good job in the UK and come to California for nice holidays. Seriously.