Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Originally Posted by Amandabee
(Post 6296017)
Rent (we think its expensive) at 1400 a month for an oldish 3 bed house. |
Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Originally Posted by expatmatt
(Post 6295805)
Hi All,
I'm in negotiations with two companies offering me work in Plano, TX. One is offering more than the other, but the one offering less money is for a better company. Anyway, the long and short of this is I need to agree figures with them in 24 hours, so if anyone can help me out with a few questions that would be good :) I am looking to move over with my wife and two small children so need rough figures for these: Rent of a 3 bed house in a nice area (monthly) Gas for the month Electricity for the month Food for the month TV / Phone / Internet for the month Council Tax for the month I've tried to find prices for these on the net, but no luck yet :( TIA Matt. It might also be an idea to tell people on here what the job is and what kind of salary they offering, as others in that area will be able to tell you how you will be able to survive on it. Best of luck. |
Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Hi All,
Wow, loads of responses - thanks to those of you that gave positive advice. Well, in answer to some of your questions: My visa is likely to be an E2 visa which I've been told will let me bring dependents out with me on (Wife and kids) I'm not really familiar with the Dallas lifestyle, but this seems to be a once in a lifetime opportunity, that I don't want to turn down. Plus, if I don't like it, i'll go somewhere else or back home. Cars and health insurance are taken into account - i've based this on renting from Dollar / Hertz - can anyone suggest anywhere better? So far, I have worked out I need the following (monthly) $2000 to send back home for my flat $1500 for two cars $300 for clothing $600 for utilities (gas, electric, water, internet, phone, TV) $300 for entertainment (eating out, cinema, kids stuff etc) $500 for food $630 for healthcare (to add my family to the corporate package from my employer) $2000 for rent $300 for petrol The job is either with Ericsson for $111k or T-Mobile for $146k. I know i sound greedy pushing for the extra $30k, but I'll be on a 12 month rolling contract, so need to save some pennies for if my contract doesn't get renewed. Hopefully this will answer a few of your questions and give you some idea about what I am trying to do, so that you can point me in the right direction :) Thanks again Matt |
Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
I thought the E2 was an investment visa, not an employment visa?? :confused:
I'm off to Google it now though, might be wrong! Edited to add: I've Googled it and it's a visa for people buying a minimum of 50% of a business and investing at least $150,000 into it - so if you're buying 50% of T Mobile or Ericsson then you must be loaded!! Don't think you've got the right visa somehow, I'd go back to the immigration lawyers for the 2 companies involved and ask them again which visa they will be getting you. P.S. Just done a search of the forums too and found this thread, which is the most recent about E2 (although there are loads there if you have the time) - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=E2+visa |
Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Hi Matt,
I am working at T-Mobile as a contractor on an E2 visa in California. No idea about Plano, but if you need any general advice about the job or visa drop me a mail. Good luck. |
Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Originally Posted by expatmatt
(Post 6297244)
Hi All,
Wow, loads of responses - thanks to those of you that gave positive advice. Well, in answer to some of your questions: My visa is likely to be an E2 visa which I've been told will let me bring dependents out with me on (Wife and kids) I'm not really familiar with the Dallas lifestyle, but this seems to be a once in a lifetime opportunity, that I don't want to turn down. Plus, if I don't like it, i'll go somewhere else or back home. Cars and health insurance are taken into account - i've based this on renting from Dollar / Hertz - can anyone suggest anywhere better? So far, I have worked out I need the following (monthly) $2000 to send back home for my flat $1500 for two cars $300 for clothing $600 for utilities (gas, electric, water, internet, phone, TV) $300 for entertainment (eating out, cinema, kids stuff etc) $500 for food $630 for healthcare (to add my family to the corporate package from my employer) $2000 for rent $300 for petrol The job is either with Ericsson for $111k or T-Mobile for $146k. I know i sound greedy pushing for the extra $30k, but I'll be on a 12 month rolling contract, so need to save some pennies for if my contract doesn't get renewed. Hopefully this will answer a few of your questions and give you some idea about what I am trying to do, so that you can point me in the right direction :) Thanks again Matt Confusing Visa situation.... |
Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Originally Posted by christmasoompa
(Post 6297391)
I thought the E2 was an investment visa, not an employment visa?? :confused:
I'm off to Google it now though, might be wrong! Edited to add: I've Googled it and it's a visa for people buying a minimum of 50% of a business and investing at least $150,000 into it - so if you're buying 50% of T Mobile or Ericsson then you must be loaded!! Don't think you've got the right visa somehow, I'd go back to the immigration lawyers for the 2 companies involved and ask them again which visa they will be getting you. P.S. Just done a search of the forums too and found this thread, which is the most recent about E2 (although there are loads there if you have the time) - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=E2+visa Presumably Ericcson and T-Mobile are the E2 treaty investor companies, and they can apply for E2 visas for managers or executives, or specially trained employees necessary for the development of their investments. |
Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
(Post 6297775)
Employees of an E2 company can get an E2 visa aswell.
Presumably Ericcson and T-Mobile are the E2 treaty investor companies, and they can apply for E2 visas for managers or executives, or specially trained employees necessary for the development of their investments. Just out of interest why is it not mentioned to people asking how to move to the US as it seems a much easier/less restrictive way than the H1B? I've only ever seen the H1B and the L1 given as options for getting employment in the US so I'm intrigued as to why the E2 used in this way is not mentioned? It's not even in the Wiki - shock, horror!! And apologies to Matt - didn't mean to frighten the life out of you, seems the immigration lawyers have got the right one after all!! |
Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
(Post 6297775)
Employees of an E2 company can get an E2 visa aswell.
Presumably Ericcson and T-Mobile are the E2 treaty investor companies, and they can apply for E2 visas for managers or executives, or specially trained employees necessary for the development of their investments. |
Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Found a link that explains it, about half way down the page http://www.workpermit.com/us/investor_e1_e2.htm
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Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Originally Posted by christmasoompa
(Post 6297810)
Just out of interest why is it not mentioned to people asking how to move to the US as it seems a much easier/less restrictive way than the H1B? I've only ever seen the H1B and the L1 given as options for getting employment in the US so I'm intrigued as to why the E2 used in this way is not mentioned? It's not even in the Wiki - shock, horror!!
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Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
(Post 6297880)
Found a link that explains it, about half way down the page http://www.workpermit.com/us/investor_e1_e2.htm
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Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Hi ExpatMatt
Forgive me for asking but what kind of job is it for?, in other words what is the Job description as it seems strange that they are only giving you a 12 months contract?, especially as they are asking you to relocate to a different country.. |
Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
(Post 6297913)
Mainly, I guess, because you have to find an E2 treaty company to employ you, which narrows the choice even more. Plus, there's no direct route to a Green Card, which most folks are working towards.
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Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
I believe the cost of living is quite reasonable in Texas so the salary should be OK. Treating it as a temporary move by keeping your flat sounds sensible, I don't think you could move within the US on that visa.
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