Kitchen fitters
Jan 26th 2005, 10:05 am
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Kitchen fitters
This is my first time on expats (although i had a quick browse last may), so I'm still trying to find my way round it.
I'm a kitchen fitter and looking to move to S.C. where we have quite a few friends. Can anyone give me any advice on requirements for fitters in US
I'm a kitchen fitter and looking to move to S.C. where we have quite a few friends. Can anyone give me any advice on requirements for fitters in US
Jan 26th 2005, 10:13 am
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by buggsbunny
This is my first time on expats (although i had a quick browse last may), so I'm still trying to find my way round it.
I'm a kitchen fitter and looking to move to S.C. where we have quite a few friends. Can anyone give me any advice on requirements for fitters in US
I'm a kitchen fitter and looking to move to S.C. where we have quite a few friends. Can anyone give me any advice on requirements for fitters in US
Jan 26th 2005, 10:23 am
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by Pulaski
Er, what sort of visa will you be using to immigrate to the US?
I'm trying to find out what rqmts are for elecs, plumbing, etc if any.
Jan 26th 2005, 12:50 pm
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by buggsbunny
We're still looking into that. I'm also a soccer coach so our friends in S.C. are finding out about vacancies for that at their end.
I'm trying to find out what rqmts are for elecs, plumbing, etc if any.
I'm trying to find out what rqmts are for elecs, plumbing, etc if any.
unless you're like Alex Ferguson or something.
Jan 26th 2005, 1:12 pm
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by Pulaski
Er, what sort of visa will you be using to immigrate to the US?
Jan 26th 2005, 1:21 pm
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Has someone got Pulaski's seven routes to the US email handy?
That's what this member needs to read...
NC Penguin
That's what this member needs to read...
NC Penguin
Jan 26th 2005, 1:27 pm
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Septicity
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
Has someone got Pulaski's seven routes to the US email handy?
That's what this member needs to read...
That's what this member needs to read...
Jan 26th 2005, 1:33 pm
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Yes -- but the guy's asking about kitchen fitting, not visas. Would strike me that a kitchen fitting business would fall well within the bounds of an E2 visa. He isn't worrying about how he makes it over or the drawbacks if it is an E2, so why should we?
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Jan 26th 2005, 1:35 pm
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
In that case, he'd better be a tremendously wealthy kitchen fitter and one who is a good businessman/person in order to obtain and maintain an E2 visa.
Not really -- if you flog the house in Blighty you'll probably have enough to do it.
Jan 26th 2005, 3:03 pm
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
Has someone got Pulaski's seven routes to the US email handy?
That's what this member needs to read...
That's what this member needs to read...
The Pulaski 7:
(i) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen.
(ii) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. IT, scientific
or medical training. (The list of qualifying occupations is actually quite
long, but visas are very limited for 2004 going forward, making it a
difficult route to follow, and you have to have the backing of an employer,
which isn't easy as employers are likely to take a local employee before
going to the trouble and not inconsiderable expense of helping an immigrant
obtain a visa.)
(iii) 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 (ii), above.
(iv) get a green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except
N.Ireland are not eligible)
(v) You own a business (does not get you permanent resident status i.e. no
green card, likely minimum investment $100,000)
(vi) You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US$1m in assets to bring
with you.
(i) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen.
(ii) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. IT, scientific
or medical training. (The list of qualifying occupations is actually quite
long, but visas are very limited for 2004 going forward, making it a
difficult route to follow, and you have to have the backing of an employer,
which isn't easy as employers are likely to take a local employee before
going to the trouble and not inconsiderable expense of helping an immigrant
obtain a visa.)
(iii) 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 (ii), above.
(iv) get a green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except
N.Ireland are not eligible)
(v) You own a business (does not get you permanent resident status i.e. no
green card, likely minimum investment $100,000)
(vi) You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US$1m in assets to bring
with you.
Webbs.
Jan 26th 2005, 3:46 pm
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by Webbie
I think this is the latest version:
If anyone wants to make an addition/edit and I'll save it.
Webbs.
If anyone wants to make an addition/edit and I'll save it.
Webbs.
There are basically SEVEN 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)
The business must have a minimum value of around $100k (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 $250k would be a nearer minimum
(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. And your background will be investigatedto 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.
© Pulaski
(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)
The business must have a minimum value of around $100k (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 $250k would be a nearer minimum
(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. And your background will be investigatedto 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.
© Pulaski
Jan 26th 2005, 3:49 pm
#12
@matthewb76
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Location: Missouri
Posts: 21,886
Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by Bob
Here's the 7 I got...
but the lottery, that's place of birth rather than just nationality....
but the lottery, that's place of birth rather than just nationality....
Jan 26th 2005, 3:51 pm
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by Manc
a soccer coach will not gain you permanent entry to the USA.
unless you're like Alex Ferguson or something.
unless you're like Alex Ferguson or something.
Jan 26th 2005, 5:00 pm
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Re: Kitchen fitters
Originally Posted by Manc
or marraige to an eligible lottery candidate.
Jan 26th 2005, 7:38 pm
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Re: Kitchen fitters
current version...... save it .. http://www.xsorbit1.com/users/florid...num=1087640996
There are basically SEVEN 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)
The business must have a minimum value of around $100k (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 $250k would be a nearer minimum
(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. And your background will be investigatedto 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…
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 $3k. 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
© Pulaski..Ray
There are basically SEVEN 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)
The business must have a minimum value of around $100k (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 $250k would be a nearer minimum
(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. And your background will be investigatedto 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…
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 $3k. 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
© Pulaski..Ray