Hiro11

Agreed on all fronts.

Also, after having come here for years I completely get where the members of this forum are coming from when they require anyone asking these questions to define the exact visa they posses before beginning discussions around living in the US. I also agree that Orlando is the obvious choice for people with pointless questions. Given these good reasons for wanting the visa question cleared up, I have no idea why the OP is being so cagey. It's a straightforward question.

markcst

Just an observation. If the company is big in Europe and Big in the UK then it is likely to have significant facilities to help you relocate. Mine did. If it doesn't offer relocation support it is not big and your first hurdle is doing a lot of this for yourself.
If doing it for yourself get professional help.

Noorah101

If the process is beginning in February, I assume it's an L-1 visa (because an H-1B visa process wouldn't begin until April). But (and sorry for saying this), I do find it kind of odd that you know "the process" begins in about 3 weeks....but you have no idea what "the process" is for. Very odd of your employer, or the employer's immigration lawyers, not to have already discussed which visa "the process" will be for. Aren't you curious? If I were you I'd be calling them tomorrow and asking them!

By the way, if it is an L-1 visa, then your spouse (not partner) will be able to get an EAD allowing him/her to work in the USA.

Rene

Pulaski

I suspect that it is only "odd" from your/our perspective because you/we know how involved the process is, whereas most people think that you provide your name and address, the name of the company you'll be working for, and ..... Bob's your uncle, you get a visa!

scrubbedexpat099

Quite possible, what confuses me is that I have seen quite a few posts recently where possession of an MBA has been mentioned.

I think I have completely misunderstood what an MBA programme involves.

R1chn

Thanksbob

Pollyana

They aren't in Florida -not even got visas yet.

scrubbedexpat099

Dont be so negative.

Details, details.

Pollyana

Not negative, just realistic!

Pulaski

What does "realistic" have to do with aspirations to live in Florida?

scrubbedexpat099

EHarmony are having a trial weekend, free.

R1chn

Thank you Pen1. Our target is to be there in September and it sounds like this is a great opportunity. Look forward to meeting you.

pen1

Seems to me these forums are all about keeping the 'club' exclusive. I dont often venture here unless Im really bored as the negativity is draining. Also seems any posts offering local support clubs (not advertising we are not selling anything) are deleted by the admins here. For those of you who do find your way Stateside please rest assured the majority of us expats are welcoming inclusive and supportive.
have a nice day everyone

scrubbedexpat099

I have been on here for a very long time and that has not been my experience, people come and people go, nature of any boards.

Sometimes I post a lot, sometime I disappear for a while, seems that way with others as well.

There is a section for meet ups so no idea what you mean by posts being deleted.

R1chn

Thanks pen1. Some seem to be like that and others seem to be genuinly helpful. If you have any adivce of the area to live in and around Davenport/Celebration/Kissimmee that would of great help. Thanks