Re: newbie
I think it's also worth pointing out that the H1 visa is NOT a permanent visa. It can be extended but after about six years, you're back on your own, unless you have found some way to get sponsored for a Green Card. This is something you should be remembering from the start as you'll need to be working toward a more permanent solution if that is what you intend long term.
I'm a tad worried about the 'didn't work out bit' for other non-US nationals. It more than likely implies that the individuals went through some of the problems you'll read on this site nearly every day (i.e. homesickness, work culture, etc). But it's also possible there are some issues with this company basically trying to take advantage of non-US employees (lower pay, harder hours) knowing they are beholden to the visa for immigration purposes. Not to scare you, but you might want to dig a bit into this. |
Re: newbie
Thanks for all your replies. Steven has his formal interview tonight. So we should know quite soon as to where we stand with things.
With regards to some of the points raised, the company that he is looking to work for use a certain type of web system that my husband is highly trained in, I do understand that they will have to prove that he is the only one out there ie they cant find folks in the usa. With regards to the other folk that they wanted to employ. The first person didnt realise it meant that they would only be allowed to work for the company that employed them ie that they could leave them and look for another job with out changing to a different type of visa. And the other guy changed his mind and stayed to work in the EU. My husband has been in touch with this guy for a good few months prior to them looking to hire so its not a totally random person, steven feel like he can trust whats he is saying so we dont think there was a problem visa wise just a problem with the kinda guys they were looking to employ. Does any one have a check list of whats needs to be done proir to moving, I love :wub:my check lists and if I could find one from someone who has already made the move that would be great. |
Re: newbie
Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 8783880)
Welcome to BE :)
Have a read through the wiki and immigration parts of the forum to get an understanding of the process. Company will have to take care of the whole visa, just realise it'll likely be a H1B, which is rather expensive and wouldn't allow you to work etc. |
Re: newbie
Originally Posted by sarah_grant
(Post 8785518)
Does any one have a check list of whats needs to be done proir to moving, I love :wub:my check lists and if I could find one from someone who has already made the move that would be great.
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Re: newbie
Originally Posted by sarah_grant
(Post 8785518)
Does any one have a check list of whats needs to be done proir to moving, I love :wub:my check lists and if I could find one from someone who has already made the move that would be great.
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Re: newbie
This thread is a month old with no activity, so I don't know what the state of this is, but I just thought I'd throw something out as someone near to the area - Saratoga itself is actually quite expensive to live. It's kindof more of a resort town, what with the big track and all. If you do end up pursuing moving to upstate NY, I recommend looking for a place to live slightly further away - Clifton Park (20-30 minutes south), for example, is a much cheaper location.
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Re: newbie
Originally Posted by Neko128
(Post 8862312)
This thread is a month old with no activity, so I don't know what the state of this is, but I just thought I'd throw something out as someone near to the area - Saratoga itself is actually quite expensive to live. It's kindof more of a resort town, what with the big track and all. If you do end up pursuing moving to upstate NY, I recommend looking for a place to live slightly further away - Clifton Park (20-30 minutes south), for example, is a much cheaper location.
we have a lot of work ahead of us but we are both really excited about the whole move. sarah |
Re: newbie
Originally Posted by sarah_grant
(Post 8875230)
Thanks for the advice, we are actually here in Clifton Park this week, its been great. We have just been up to lake george and see some of the beautiful country side that there is around here. Steven has been offered the job:thumbup:, but we need to work out some more details ie visas, which one to go for. We still think that we would try rent in saratoga to begin with, just so that he could walk to work, it would save the need for two cars right away.
we have a lot of work ahead of us but we are both really excited about the whole move. sarah If you're in the area, definitely try to hit up Albany for a day, too. Take a look at the Albany Egg - it's a cool building, and they do shows and music there. The USS Slater is docked in Albany, which is a Destroyer Escort restored as a museum. I'd also recommend checking out the New York State Museum, but when I went to look what exhibits were currently showing, their site was down. :( I hope you enjoy your time here. And if you have any questions or need any help with the area, please don't hesitate to PM me. |
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