Moving to the States
Nov 25th 2003, 9:04 pm
#1
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Moving to the States
I expect some of you may have read this before, and i apologise because
i have only just 'discovered' this group.
I am a UK citizen, born and raised here. I have an American 'uncle', but
i fear he is not blood related.
I have been on holiday to the USA on a few occasions, fell in love with
the place, and am now absolutely desperate to try and move there
permanently.
But i am feeling i will never make it.
I am a self-employed IT Services Consultant in the UK, am not degree
qualified in any way, nor could i be considered a professional such as a
Doctor or such like.
My wife is a highly qualified Care Nurse, but like me, is not degree
qualified, nor could be considered a professional in the true sense.
Aside from the Green Card Lottery (and writing to Pres. Bush to say i
think he's an awfully nice chap) what can we do to try and gain
permanent residency in the USA?
I have tried 3 agencies here in the UK, but i don't feel their advice
was impartial, and have become even more frustrated from the experience.
I see so many Brits on the TV who seem to have 'made it' in the USA,
there just has to be a way??
It would be my intention to start my own business, as i have done here,
and i would fund it entirely from my own resource.
It has been said that i would require a minimum £100,000 (UK pounds) to
even consider this type of venture.
What if other members of my family 'bought in' to my business, would
they be able to move to the States as well (i'm thinking sister-in-law
here)
I would appreciate any useful advice on how an ordinary working class
family might secure residency in the USA?
i have only just 'discovered' this group.
I am a UK citizen, born and raised here. I have an American 'uncle', but
i fear he is not blood related.
I have been on holiday to the USA on a few occasions, fell in love with
the place, and am now absolutely desperate to try and move there
permanently.
But i am feeling i will never make it.
I am a self-employed IT Services Consultant in the UK, am not degree
qualified in any way, nor could i be considered a professional such as a
Doctor or such like.
My wife is a highly qualified Care Nurse, but like me, is not degree
qualified, nor could be considered a professional in the true sense.
Aside from the Green Card Lottery (and writing to Pres. Bush to say i
think he's an awfully nice chap) what can we do to try and gain
permanent residency in the USA?
I have tried 3 agencies here in the UK, but i don't feel their advice
was impartial, and have become even more frustrated from the experience.
I see so many Brits on the TV who seem to have 'made it' in the USA,
there just has to be a way??
It would be my intention to start my own business, as i have done here,
and i would fund it entirely from my own resource.
It has been said that i would require a minimum £100,000 (UK pounds) to
even consider this type of venture.
What if other members of my family 'bought in' to my business, would
they be able to move to the States as well (i'm thinking sister-in-law
here)
I would appreciate any useful advice on how an ordinary working class
family might secure residency in the USA?
Nov 25th 2003, 9:37 pm
#2
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 709
Re: Moving to the States
Sure you can. Via the H1B route. Find a job, get the visa, move here, work. Pretty simple.
I'm also an independent IT consultant here in la. Basically how it can work is -- find a company that needs your skills. Just tell them that you'll take care of the work visa. Then find a consulting company that'll file your H1B for you, and then will "outsource" you to that company.
That's how the indian IT companies out here do it, and bring in thousands of indian programmers on h1b's or even better, L1b's.
Basically they get employed by the indian consulting company who has an office here. The indian or the consulting company finds the client who needs their services -- then the consulting company files for their h1b, brings them over, and then places them at the client.
You could try contacting those infosys, wipro's, etc. companies and tell them to find you a job. However, they only like indian programmers, and they like to pay you squat. So you being British may not work out.
-= nav =-
I'm also an independent IT consultant here in la. Basically how it can work is -- find a company that needs your skills. Just tell them that you'll take care of the work visa. Then find a consulting company that'll file your H1B for you, and then will "outsource" you to that company.
That's how the indian IT companies out here do it, and bring in thousands of indian programmers on h1b's or even better, L1b's.
Basically they get employed by the indian consulting company who has an office here. The indian or the consulting company finds the client who needs their services -- then the consulting company files for their h1b, brings them over, and then places them at the client.
You could try contacting those infosys, wipro's, etc. companies and tell them to find you a job. However, they only like indian programmers, and they like to pay you squat. So you being British may not work out.
-= nav =-
Nov 26th 2003, 8:44 am
#3
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Re: Moving to the States
Migration to the US is not easy if you don't have family connections
there. Employer sponsorship for a Green Card is the usual route for
those without family in the US.
I'm not sure what the GC deal is for IT people or nurses who don't
have degrees - you need to check that.
As you say you're UK born, you will probably have to forget the GC
lottery unless you happen to have been born in Northern Ireland. Or
if your wife was born in an eligible territory.
Check the requirements at:
http://travel.state.gov/dv2005.html
Can't help you with the US, but why not consider Australia?
Registered nurses from the UK are in high demand, and there is still
demand for IT people who can meet Australian skill requirements (this
does not necessarily require a degree if you have 6+ years
experience).
Have a look at:
http://www.immi.gov.au
http://www.acs.org.au
Ask questions on misc.immigration.australia+nz
Jeremy
>On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 22:04:21 -0000, Tx2 <[email protected]> wrote:
>I expect some of you may have read this before, and i apologise because=20
>i have only just 'discovered' this group.
>I am a UK citizen, born and raised here. I have an American 'uncle', but=20
>i fear he is not blood related.
>I have been on holiday to the USA on a few occasions, fell in love with=20
>the place, and am now absolutely desperate to try and move there=20
>permanently.
>But i am feeling i will never make it.
>I am a self-employed IT Services Consultant in the UK, am not degree=20
>qualified in any way, nor could i be considered a professional such as a=20
>Doctor or such like.
>My wife is a highly qualified Care Nurse, but like me, is not degree=20
>qualified, nor could be considered a professional in the true sense.
>Aside from the Green Card Lottery (and writing to Pres. Bush to say i=20
>think he's an awfully nice chap) what can we do to try and gain=20
>permanent residency in the USA?
>I have tried 3 agencies here in the UK, but i don't feel their advice=20
>was impartial, and have become even more frustrated from the experience.
>I see so many Brits on the TV who seem to have 'made it' in the USA,=20
>there just has to be a way??
>It would be my intention to start my own business, as i have done here,=20
>and i would fund it entirely from my own resource.
>It has been said that i would require a minimum =A3100,000 (UK pounds) to=
>=20
>even consider this type of venture.
>What if other members of my family 'bought in' to my business, would=20
>they be able to move to the States as well (i'm thinking sister-in-law=20
>here)
>I would appreciate any useful advice on how an ordinary working class=20
>family might secure residency in the USA?
This is not intended to be legal advice in any jurisdiction
there. Employer sponsorship for a Green Card is the usual route for
those without family in the US.
I'm not sure what the GC deal is for IT people or nurses who don't
have degrees - you need to check that.
As you say you're UK born, you will probably have to forget the GC
lottery unless you happen to have been born in Northern Ireland. Or
if your wife was born in an eligible territory.
Check the requirements at:
http://travel.state.gov/dv2005.html
Can't help you with the US, but why not consider Australia?
Registered nurses from the UK are in high demand, and there is still
demand for IT people who can meet Australian skill requirements (this
does not necessarily require a degree if you have 6+ years
experience).
Have a look at:
http://www.immi.gov.au
http://www.acs.org.au
Ask questions on misc.immigration.australia+nz
Jeremy
>On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 22:04:21 -0000, Tx2 <[email protected]> wrote:
>I expect some of you may have read this before, and i apologise because=20
>i have only just 'discovered' this group.
>I am a UK citizen, born and raised here. I have an American 'uncle', but=20
>i fear he is not blood related.
>I have been on holiday to the USA on a few occasions, fell in love with=20
>the place, and am now absolutely desperate to try and move there=20
>permanently.
>But i am feeling i will never make it.
>I am a self-employed IT Services Consultant in the UK, am not degree=20
>qualified in any way, nor could i be considered a professional such as a=20
>Doctor or such like.
>My wife is a highly qualified Care Nurse, but like me, is not degree=20
>qualified, nor could be considered a professional in the true sense.
>Aside from the Green Card Lottery (and writing to Pres. Bush to say i=20
>think he's an awfully nice chap) what can we do to try and gain=20
>permanent residency in the USA?
>I have tried 3 agencies here in the UK, but i don't feel their advice=20
>was impartial, and have become even more frustrated from the experience.
>I see so many Brits on the TV who seem to have 'made it' in the USA,=20
>there just has to be a way??
>It would be my intention to start my own business, as i have done here,=20
>and i would fund it entirely from my own resource.
>It has been said that i would require a minimum =A3100,000 (UK pounds) to=
>=20
>even consider this type of venture.
>What if other members of my family 'bought in' to my business, would=20
>they be able to move to the States as well (i'm thinking sister-in-law=20
>here)
>I would appreciate any useful advice on how an ordinary working class=20
>family might secure residency in the USA?
This is not intended to be legal advice in any jurisdiction
Nov 26th 2003, 12:56 pm
#4
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 68,280
Re: Moving to the States
It has been said that i would require a minimum £100,000 (UK pounds) to even consider this type of venture.
What if other members of my family 'bought in' to my business, would they be able to move to the States as well (i'm thinking sister-in-law here)
I
What if other members of my family 'bought in' to my business, would they be able to move to the States as well (i'm thinking sister-in-law here)
I
to buy a business although more is better ..This would be for an E-2 visa.. more about that here:
http://www.investorvisausa.com/index.html
Nov 26th 2003, 2:00 pm
#5
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Moving to the States
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected],
a.k.a JAJ says...
> Employer sponsorship for a Green Card is the usual route for
> those without family in the US.
That poses a problem. I don't have any desire to be an employee.
a.k.a JAJ says...
> Employer sponsorship for a Green Card is the usual route for
> those without family in the US.
That poses a problem. I don't have any desire to be an employee.
Nov 26th 2003, 2:15 pm
#6
Under Achiever
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 185
Re: Moving to the States
Originally posted by Tx2
I expect some of you may have read this before, and i apologise because
i have only just 'discovered' this group.
I am a UK citizen, born and raised here. I have an American 'uncle', but
i fear he is not blood related.
I have been on holiday to the USA on a few occasions, fell in love with
the place, and am now absolutely desperate to try and move there
permanently.
But i am feeling i will never make it.
I am a self-employed IT Services Consultant in the UK, am not degree
qualified in any way, nor could i be considered a professional such as a
Doctor or such like.
My wife is a highly qualified Care Nurse, but like me, is not degree
qualified, nor could be considered a professional in the true sense.
Aside from the Green Card Lottery (and writing to Pres. Bush to say i
think he's an awfully nice chap) what can we do to try and gain
permanent residency in the USA?
I have tried 3 agencies here in the UK, but i don't feel their advice
was impartial, and have become even more frustrated from the experience.
I see so many Brits on the TV who seem to have 'made it' in the USA,
there just has to be a way??
It would be my intention to start my own business, as i have done here,
and i would fund it entirely from my own resource.
It has been said that i would require a minimum £100,000 (UK pounds) to
even consider this type of venture.
What if other members of my family 'bought in' to my business, would
they be able to move to the States as well (i'm thinking sister-in-law
here)
I would appreciate any useful advice on how an ordinary working class
family might secure residency in the USA?
I expect some of you may have read this before, and i apologise because
i have only just 'discovered' this group.
I am a UK citizen, born and raised here. I have an American 'uncle', but
i fear he is not blood related.
I have been on holiday to the USA on a few occasions, fell in love with
the place, and am now absolutely desperate to try and move there
permanently.
But i am feeling i will never make it.
I am a self-employed IT Services Consultant in the UK, am not degree
qualified in any way, nor could i be considered a professional such as a
Doctor or such like.
My wife is a highly qualified Care Nurse, but like me, is not degree
qualified, nor could be considered a professional in the true sense.
Aside from the Green Card Lottery (and writing to Pres. Bush to say i
think he's an awfully nice chap) what can we do to try and gain
permanent residency in the USA?
I have tried 3 agencies here in the UK, but i don't feel their advice
was impartial, and have become even more frustrated from the experience.
I see so many Brits on the TV who seem to have 'made it' in the USA,
there just has to be a way??
It would be my intention to start my own business, as i have done here,
and i would fund it entirely from my own resource.
It has been said that i would require a minimum £100,000 (UK pounds) to
even consider this type of venture.
What if other members of my family 'bought in' to my business, would
they be able to move to the States as well (i'm thinking sister-in-law
here)
I would appreciate any useful advice on how an ordinary working class
family might secure residency in the USA?
Your wife does not need to have a degree in nursing, as long as she is a registered state nurse you can contact the multitude of nursing agencies out there and they will be able to sort out the exams for her and get her a job in any region of the US that takes your fancy, they will even be able to advise you on the visa, some even offer a signing on bonus when she signs the contract usually between $5000 and $15000.
Good luck
Nov 26th 2003, 2:16 pm
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Re: Moving to the States
In article <[email protected]>, member9793
@british_expats.com, a.k.a ray6 says...
> to buy a business although more is better ..This would be for an E-2
> visa.. more about that here:
>
> http://www.investorvisausa.com/index.html
Useful, thanks.
Any comments on 'partnership' investment, i.e. if i were to jointly
invest in a business with, say, my sister-in-law (who is as equally
desperate to move to the States as i)
Would we both (and our families) get equal rights under the appropriate
visa?
Looking long term, and assuming we have a successful business at that
point, what is the next stage to getting permanent residency, or is that
never likely to happen?
I am thinking in 20 years of so when i wish to retire from working (aged
about 55 - 60) maybe sell the business. Under current law, i see i'd
have to buy another business, or apply for a different visa, which, if
unsuccesful, would mean i would have to depart the US?
@british_expats.com, a.k.a ray6 says...
> to buy a business although more is better ..This would be for an E-2
> visa.. more about that here:
>
> http://www.investorvisausa.com/index.html
Useful, thanks.
Any comments on 'partnership' investment, i.e. if i were to jointly
invest in a business with, say, my sister-in-law (who is as equally
desperate to move to the States as i)
Would we both (and our families) get equal rights under the appropriate
visa?
Looking long term, and assuming we have a successful business at that
point, what is the next stage to getting permanent residency, or is that
never likely to happen?
I am thinking in 20 years of so when i wish to retire from working (aged
about 55 - 60) maybe sell the business. Under current law, i see i'd
have to buy another business, or apply for a different visa, which, if
unsuccesful, would mean i would have to depart the US?
Nov 26th 2003, 2:25 pm
#8
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 68,280
Re: Moving to the States
Originally posted by dudleydowg
Your wife does not need to have a degree in nursing, as long as she is a registered state nurse you can contact the multitude of nursing agencies out there and they will be able to sort out the exams for her and get her a job in any region of the US that takes your fancy, they will even be able to advise you on the visa, some even offer a signing on bonus when she signs the contract usually between $5000 and $15000.
Good luck
Your wife does not need to have a degree in nursing, as long as she is a registered state nurse you can contact the multitude of nursing agencies out there and they will be able to sort out the exams for her and get her a job in any region of the US that takes your fancy, they will even be able to advise you on the visa, some even offer a signing on bonus when she signs the contract usually between $5000 and $15000.
Good luck
Nov 26th 2003, 2:40 pm
#9
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 68,280
Re: Moving to the States
Useful, thanks.
Any comments on 'partnership' investment, i.e. if i were to jointly
invest in a business with, say, my sister-in-law (who is as equally
desperate to move to the States as i)
Would we both (and our families) get equal rights under the appropriate visa?
Looking long term, and assuming we have a successful business at that point, what is the next stage to getting permanent residency, or is that never likely to happen?
I am thinking in 20 years of so when i wish to retire from working (aged about 55 - 60) maybe sell the business. Under current law, i see i'd have to buy another business, or apply for a different visa, which, if unsuccesful, would mean i would have to depart the US?
if you sold up..you would have to leave.. although in 20 years time things may be different ..who knows then though!!!
Last edited by ray6; Nov 26th 2003 at 2:44 pm.
Nov 26th 2003, 2:55 pm
#10
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Re: Moving to the States
In article <[email protected]>, member9793
@british_expats.com, a.k.a ray6 says...
> Oh for it too be so easy...your wife would have to take a US nursing
> exam first ...Nurses on this forum will tell you that the whole
> procedure takes about 2 years...
Two years is good. I don't plan on moving (permanently) for at least 3.
@british_expats.com, a.k.a ray6 says...
> Oh for it too be so easy...your wife would have to take a US nursing
> exam first ...Nurses on this forum will tell you that the whole
> procedure takes about 2 years...
Two years is good. I don't plan on moving (permanently) for at least 3.
Nov 27th 2003, 7:55 am
#11
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Re: Moving to the States
x-no-archive: yes
Why not take vacation to mexico pay some coyotes and come across the border,
you can be one of million's and if your still of child bearing age be sure to
start working on that even as you walk across the border even more less likely
to get thrown out if you got the children
Why not take vacation to mexico pay some coyotes and come across the border,
you can be one of million's and if your still of child bearing age be sure to
start working on that even as you walk across the border even more less likely
to get thrown out if you got the children
Nov 29th 2003, 7:21 pm
#12
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Re: Moving to the States
supernav <member16283@british_expats.com> wrote:
> Sure you can. Via the H1B route. Find a job, get the visa, move here,
> work. Pretty simple.
The original poster wrote that he and his missus both don't hold a
degree. Are you really sure that an H1B is a valid option then? E.g.
Microsoft in Redmond, WA doesn't hire foreigners on terms of an H1B if
they don't hold a degree. And the reason is not that the intended jobs
require a degree. At least not in the cases I know. (Former coworkers
who got an offer that they couldn't refuse.)
--
np : Curse - Auf uns ist Verlass (feat. Tone)
> Sure you can. Via the H1B route. Find a job, get the visa, move here,
> work. Pretty simple.
The original poster wrote that he and his missus both don't hold a
degree. Are you really sure that an H1B is a valid option then? E.g.
Microsoft in Redmond, WA doesn't hire foreigners on terms of an H1B if
they don't hold a degree. And the reason is not that the intended jobs
require a degree. At least not in the cases I know. (Former coworkers
who got an offer that they couldn't refuse.)
--
np : Curse - Auf uns ist Verlass (feat. Tone)
Nov 29th 2003, 8:07 pm
#13
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 68,280
Re: Moving to the States
Supernav was just being sarcastic...it was not a serious proposition
Nov 29th 2003, 11:09 pm
#14
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 709
Re: Moving to the States
Do what all those other "country shoppers" do:
Move to Canada (which is as easy as filling out 8 forms and writing some silly test) and you'll get your GC there in less than 2 years of waiting. A year if you get lucky.
Then when you arrive -- file for citizenship in 2-3 years. Get it. Hop across the US and enjoy the land. You'd be surprised how many people use Canada as a stepping-stone for the US.
-= nav =-
Move to Canada (which is as easy as filling out 8 forms and writing some silly test) and you'll get your GC there in less than 2 years of waiting. A year if you get lucky.
Then when you arrive -- file for citizenship in 2-3 years. Get it. Hop across the US and enjoy the land. You'd be surprised how many people use Canada as a stepping-stone for the US.
-= nav =-
