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Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Hi, I'm Gemma, have a partner Tom, 2 lovely children, Cameron, 3 and Alyssa, 8 months.
We live in Leicester at the minute and hate it! We've been talking about moving for a while and we've decided to go with Florida. BUT we don't own our house at the minute and have never had a mortgage so have absolutely no idea how to go about it. I need all the information anyone has about, What we need to actually emigrate, ie visa's etc How my partner can work. Does he have to be transferred from his work now? Or will he have to get another job when over there? What happens when you buy a house abroad, in what order? Do we need a mortgage first, or a property? Do we need a solicitor, or an Advisor? Well there's loads. I know nothing, so any info anyone has is desperately needed! I know it won't be easy and will take a while, but I need to know everything. Would anyone be willing to run through everything they had to do, from when they decided to move, until their arrival? Or later if there's something else we should know. Thanks in advance. Really want to move over there, been there a few times and have always hated coming back. lol |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by mum2two
Thanks in advance. Really want to move over there, been there a few times and have always hated coming back. lol
hi Gemma. Put on your flame proof suit and read this: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=330696 I was going to just make a crack about the bugs (you said you need to know everything) but I see a dedicated 'bug' thread for Florida a few lines down. You are miles from the questions you have yet. Yes, you have to sort out the visa thing, and I didn't see any of the right info in your message. Good luck! |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by mum2two
Hi, I'm Gemma, have a partner Tom, 2 lovely children, Cameron, 3 and Alyssa, 8 months.
We live in Leicester at the minute and hate it! We've been talking about moving for a while and we've decided to go with Florida. BUT we don't own our house at the minute and have never had a mortgage so have absolutely no idea how to go about it. I need all the information anyone has about, What we need to actually emigrate, ie visa's etc How my partner can work. Does he have to be transferred from his work now? Or will he have to get another job when over there? What happens when you buy a house abroad, in what order? Do we need a mortgage first, or a property? Do we need a solicitor, or an Advisor? Well there's loads. I know nothing, so any info anyone has is desperately needed! I know it won't be easy and will take a while, but I need to know everything. Would anyone be willing to run through everything they had to do, from when they decided to move, until their arrival? Or later if there's something else we should know. Thanks in advance. Really want to move over there, been there a few times and have always hated coming back. lol |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Sarah
Oh dear. We have a live one people!
Hi Gemma, weather nice in the UK is it? Great weekend for sports fans...Wimbledon and the World Cup. Welcome to BE. :) |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by mum2two
Hi, I'm Gemma, have a partner Tom, 2 lovely children, Cameron, 3 and Alyssa, 8 months.
We live in Leicester at the minute and hate it! We've been talking about moving for a while and we've decided to go with Florida. BUT we don't own our house at the minute and have never had a mortgage so have absolutely no idea how to go about it. I need all the information anyone has about, What we need to actually emigrate, ie visa's etc How my partner can work. Does he have to be transferred from his work now? Or will he have to get another job when over there? What happens when you buy a house abroad, in what order? Do we need a mortgage first, or a property? Do we need a solicitor, or an Advisor? Well there's loads. I know nothing, so any info anyone has is desperately needed! I know it won't be easy and will take a while, but I need to know everything. Would anyone be willing to run through everything they had to do, from when they decided to move, until their arrival? Or later if there's something else we should know. Thanks in advance. Really want to move over there, been there a few times and have always hated coming back. lol The first thing you'll need is a visa. To actually live and work here, you'll need a work-related visa. They're pretty selective, to say the least. Have a look at www.uscis.gov for the visa classifications. Youre right about the company transfer thing, that's the L1 visa. Mine was a bona fide no-problem case, but it still took months. After arriving on the visa, you then apply for permanent residency. Again, they will look at whether it benefits the US. Actually, you can apply for the permanent residency from the UK, but it will take well over a year. It's not impossible to get a mortgage here, but not easy either. There are firms who will do it. PM me if you want details. Visa or green card is pretty much a necessity, so get that first. Similar questions get asked all the time, without people realising the enormity of the task facing them. As I said, mine was a no-problem case, and yet it took about 5 months of grief, worry and heartache. If you dont have something special up your sleeve (like a US subsidiary company, or you are a doctor), the visa will be very difficult to obtain. I'm afraid that if you are looking for a change of scenery to being a barmaid in Orlando rather than Leicester, it's not going to happen. If you work for Microsoft on the other hand.... Best of luck. Leicester is indeed a $hithole, and feeling sorry for you living there is the only reason I spent my time replying to you, instead of in the 90 degree sunshine ;) It's worth the effort, if you have a realistic chance of success. |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Roadster280
I'm assuming you are both UK citizens with no family ties to the US.
The first thing you'll need is a visa. To actually live and work here, you'll need a work-related visa. They're pretty selective, to say the least. Have a look at www.uscis.gov for the visa classifications. Youre right about the company transfer thing, that's the L1 visa. Mine was a bona fide no-problem case, but it still took months. After arriving on the visa, you then apply for permanent residency. Again, they will look at whether it benefits the US. Actually, you can apply for the permanent residency from the UK, but it will take well over a year. It's not impossible to get a mortgage here, but not easy either. There are firms who will do it. PM me if you want details. Visa or green card is pretty much a necessity, so get that first. Similar questions get asked all the time, without people realising the enormity of the task facing them. As I said, mine was a no-problem case, and yet it took about 5 months of grief, worry and heartache. If you dont have something special up your sleeve (like a US subsidiary company, or you are a doctor), the visa will be very difficult to obtain. I'm afraid that if you are looking for a change of scenery to being a barmaid in Orlando rather than Leicester, it's not going to happen. If you work for Microsoft on the other hand.... Best of luck. Leicester is indeed a $hithole, and feeling sorry for you living there is the only reason I spent my time replying to you, instead of in the 90 degree sunshine ;) It's worth the effort, if you have a realistic chance of success. ....The harsh truth. Good Luck ! |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by mum2two
Hi, I'm Gemma, have a partner Tom, 2 lovely children, Cameron, 3 and Alyssa, 8 months.
We live in Leicester at the minute and hate it! We've been talking about moving for a while and we've decided to go with Florida. BUT we don't own our house at the minute and have never had a mortgage so have absolutely no idea how to go about it. I need all the information anyone has about, What we need to actually emigrate, ie visa's etc How my partner can work. Does he have to be transferred from his work now? Or will he have to get another job when over there? What happens when you buy a house abroad, in what order? Do we need a mortgage first, or a property? Do we need a solicitor, or an Advisor? Well there's loads. I know nothing, so any info anyone has is desperately needed! I know it won't be easy and will take a while, but I need to know everything. Would anyone be willing to run through everything they had to do, from when they decided to move, until their arrival? Or later if there's something else we should know. Thanks in advance. Really want to move over there, been there a few times and have always hated coming back. lol |
Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!
RAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY where are you????? RAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY where are you????? |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by mum2two
Do we need a solicitor, or an Advisor?
Tell us about your jobs and financial situation. |
Re: Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
RAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY where are you????? RAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY where are you????? Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy should do it. |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
You say partner, not spouse...so your not married? makes it tougher if you all want to go....but why Florida?
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Re: Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
You've stole my line....a simple
Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy should do it. Can't wait to read his posts or Elvira's either will entertain! :) |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by mum2two
Hi, I'm Gemma, have a partner Tom, 2 lovely children, Cameron, 3 and Alyssa, 8 months.
We live in Leicester at the minute and hate it! We've been talking about moving for a while and we've decided to go with Florida. BUT we don't own our house at the minute and have never had a mortgage so have absolutely no idea how to go about it. I need all the information anyone has about, What we need to actually emigrate, ie visa's etc How my partner can work. Does he have to be transferred from his work now? Or will he have to get another job when over there? What happens when you buy a house abroad, in what order? Do we need a mortgage first, or a property? Do we need a solicitor, or an Advisor? Well there's loads. I know nothing, so any info anyone has is desperately needed! I know it won't be easy and will take a while, but I need to know everything. Would anyone be willing to run through everything they had to do, from when they decided to move, until their arrival? Or later if there's something else we should know. Thanks in advance. Really want to move over there, been there a few times and have always hated coming back. lol There are basically seven ways that you can get a visa to live and work in the US: 1) Marriage to a US citizen, or engagement for marriage which must take place. 2) You have skills that are in short supply in the US such as scientific or medical training. The job must be the sort that usually needs a degree, and you must have a relevant one or at least 12 years of degree-level relevant experience. 3) You have an employer who is willing to transfer you. The employer has to make a good case for you. You typically have to be a manager unless you fall under category (2) above. 4) You may get a Green card in the diversity lottery (people born in Britain are usually not eligible; they may be if their spouse or parents were born in eligible countries). 5) You own or buy business (but you cannot get to Permanent Resident Status this way - that is, no green card). The business must have a minimum value of around $100k (the more the better) bearing in mind you will need somewhere to live, and with any startup business you will need at least 2 years living money as back up. So a figure of $250k would be clsoer to a realistic minimum. 6) You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. Your background will be heavilly investigated. 7) You have a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister and no further) who is a US citizen and will sponsor you. This takes anywhere from 2 to 12 years. GOOD LUCK!!!!! |
Re: Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by Tbag
Still new here..................... but am loudly cackling Jerseygirl,
Can't wait to read his posts or Elvira's either will entertain! :) Yep we're a laugh a minute. :D Bit concerned about Ray though...he's being rather nice of late...even resorting to replying to new members. :confused: |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by mum2two
Hi, I'm Gemma, have a partner Tom, 2 lovely children, Cameron, 3 and Alyssa, 8 months.
We live in Leicester at the minute and hate it! We've been talking about moving for a while and we've decided to go with Florida. BUT we don't own our house at the minute and have never had a mortgage so have absolutely no idea how to go about it. I need all the information anyone has about, What we need to actually emigrate, ie visa's etc How my partner can work. Does he have to be transferred from his work now? Or will he have to get another job when over there? What happens when you buy a house abroad, in what order? Do we need a mortgage first, or a property? Do we need a solicitor, or an Advisor? Well there's loads. I know nothing, so any info anyone has is desperately needed! I know it won't be easy and will take a while, but I need to know everything. Would anyone be willing to run through everything they had to do, from when they decided to move, until their arrival? Or later if there's something else we should know. Thanks in advance. Really want to move over there, been there a few times and have always hated coming back. lol |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Plenty of advisors on this board and probably a few who have solicited as well.
Tell us about your jobs and financial situation. I missed you! |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
I can't be arsed to google the Man banging his head on the desk picture again.
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
I can't be arsed to google the Man banging his head on the desk picture again.
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I can't be arsed to google the Man banging his head on the desk picture again.
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Bob
what, this head banger one?
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
I can think of a few options:
1: Do you have a spare million in the bank to invest in the USA 2: Are either of you US citizens 3: If no to 2 get divorced and each find a US citizens to marry 4: Are you students maybe a job in Disneyland or a summer camp 5: Do either of you have a specialized job may be get a company to sponsor you Well there's a start but something tells me this is an alias to wake the board/bored up! If not welcome to BE OP :) |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Bob
what, this head banger one?
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Bob
what, this head banger one?
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by mum2two
Hi, I'm Gemma,
Originally Posted by mum2two
have a partner Tom
Originally Posted by mum2two
We live in Leicester
Originally Posted by mum2two
and we hate it
Originally Posted by mum2two
We've been talking about moving for a while and we've decided to go with Florida.
Originally Posted by mum2two
BUT we don't own our house at the minute and have never had a mortgage so have absolutely no idea how to go about it.
Originally Posted by mum2two
How my partner can work.
Originally Posted by mum2two
Does he have to be transferred from his work now? Or will he have to get another job when over there?
Originally Posted by mum2two
What happens when you buy a house abroad, in what order?
Originally Posted by mum2two
Or later if there's something else we should know.
Originally Posted by mum2two
Thanks in advance. Really want to move over there, been there a few times and have always hated coming back. lol
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Partystar
Me likes that one Bob.
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
That'll do nicely, cheers Bob :)
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
You're sick you are...but I like it. :D
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Why, why why, is it always bloody Florida? 50 States to choose from, well 49 if you discount NJ and I would.
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Why, why why, is it always bloody Florida? 50 States to choose from, well 49 if you discount NJ and I would.
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by clydegirl
It's the Orlando factor.
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by rushman
Hi Gemma, I'm Rushamn
Hey, at least it's not Yorkshire Oh very smooth. :rolleyes: What have you got against Yorkshire? ;) |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Why, why why, is it always bloody Florida? 50 States to choose from, well 49 if you discount NJ and I would.
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
50 States to choose from, well 49 if you discount NJ and I would.
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
to the OP, have a look at this thread - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...31#post3701731
and there's another one in the US, similar idea on the E visa - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=383447 |
Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Toontje
Make that 49/48, I mean, who wants to move to friggin' freezin' Alaska?
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Why, why why, is it always bloody Florida? 50 States to choose from, well 49 if you discount NJ and I would.
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
There's a shortage of women, great if you're desperate and like the smell of Cod I guess.
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Toontje
Make that 49/48, I mean, who wants to move to friggin' freezin' Alaska?
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Bob
...and mozzies that'll make even Ray cry :D
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Toontje
Do you think USCIS would lower their standards if she intends to move to Alaska?
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