Chuckle

Hi! We're a couple wanting to move from the uk to New Hampshire. My partner is looking to transfer within his current company to the states, and I am a teacher so would be looking for work in this area. What are important things to consider when moving to nh and I'm not sure on the situation with health care. It's obviously very different to the uk.
It's so beautiful in nh and we are very excited about the prospect!
Thank you!

Hotscot

You say partner..are you married?
If you are you'll be able to work, if not you'll need to get married, or arrange your own visa, almost impossible.

Now teaching...for each State you usually need to be credentialed and that may take one or two years to do that depending on requirements and the time you devote to studying. Google the requirements for NH.
In some cases a district can issue an emergency credential to allow teaching immediately, but only if they're desperate for staff.

Regarding health care, your partner should clarify if both of you will be covered via his job otherwise you'll have to pay insurance for yourselves.

Also you say your partner is looking to transfer...that's a little vague. Can you clarify? Is he in the process? Has the employer applied for a visa for a specific position?

Pulaski

Generally we hear that British teachers find it just about impossible to get hired as a teacher in any state unless they are prepared to return to college for extensive, and expensive, additional training and exams. You might get hire on an ad hoc basis as a substitute (supply) teacher, but the work is unreliable and the hourly rate is pathetic.

penguinsix

Hi

One of the pitfalls to watch for is the type of visa your spouse will obtain, because it can have an impact on whether you will be able to work. For example, the H1B visa, the more common 'skills' visa is one that would find you, as a dependent, would be prohibited from taking any employment. However, the L visa, more common in a company transfer, will result in you getting a dependent visa that should let you work.

As mentioned, the market for teachers is very low given government cuts and an abundance of teachers available. It's highly localized such that each state and school district will have their own procedures and requirements for teaching (some may even have a citizenship requirement but I'm just guessing on that point).

Our wiki has a primer on health care and education which might answer some general questions you may have.

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Health_Insurance
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Educat...s_in_school%3F

Bob

If you're married, look at L1 visa and the wiki for relocation info.

Teaching, well at uni level, good chances, school level and realistically you can forget about it unless you're willing to retrain and get state certified.

NH, generally is a nice place though, some cracking towns, Dover, Portsmouth, Hampton, Exeter etc. Big issue is property tax if you buy a place as that's the only tax there.

watchamacallit

Trouble is ....... the kid's will be confused by proper 'English' as opposed to American English and spelling