Thinking of moving to the States
Mar 19th 2007, 5:58 pm
#16
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Re: Thinking of moving to the States
The problem with the skilled visa (h1-b) for example is that a degree in the field is really quite important, and I'm not talking about a vocational type qualifications but something from a university, and often not even just a 4 year degree, but an advanced graduate degree as well. There are exceptions, but those come more into play when you are talking about a master artisan or craftsman who is widely recognized as tops in his field kind of stuff.
It is really a bear I'm sorry to report.
It is really a bear I'm sorry to report.
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Mar 21st 2007, 1:04 am
#18
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Re: Thinking of moving to the States
I would try to live somewhere else. I hate to be so blunt, but it is so difficult to move here. You would be better off investing your time and money into another country's immigration process. At least that would lead to eventual success. Good luck!
Mar 21st 2007, 1:15 am
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Re: Thinking of moving to the States
I have a few questions and would greatly appreciate it, if someone could answer them or give me their views.
I am under no illusion that entering into the USA is an easy process and I quite understand this and respect that it should be tough especially in todays society.
Both myself and my husband turned 30 at the end of last year and we feel that we are ready to leave the rain behind in Scotland and start a new life somewhere, where we can enjoy sunshine and we really love the American way of life. I know it has its problems like most places on this earth and we are not taking the decision lightly as we have a 9 year old son.
My husband is a self employed engineer and I am a Freelance make up artist, how easy would it be for us to work over there and what would be the best visa for us to apply for. I know the UK are exempt for the Green Card, but I know we would both like to continue our careers if we do move. Any help y ou give me is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I am under no illusion that entering into the USA is an easy process and I quite understand this and respect that it should be tough especially in todays society.
Both myself and my husband turned 30 at the end of last year and we feel that we are ready to leave the rain behind in Scotland and start a new life somewhere, where we can enjoy sunshine and we really love the American way of life. I know it has its problems like most places on this earth and we are not taking the decision lightly as we have a 9 year old son.
My husband is a self employed engineer and I am a Freelance make up artist, how easy would it be for us to work over there and what would be the best visa for us to apply for. I know the UK are exempt for the Green Card, but I know we would both like to continue our careers if we do move. Any help y ou give me is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mar 21st 2007, 11:48 am
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Re: Thinking of moving to the States
does anyone have any experience with L1 visas as what I have read says that we could keep our business back home open another one here and I could work on this and we would be looked at after a maximum of 7 years staying for a green card? Does this sound right?
Mar 21st 2007, 11:55 am
#23
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Re: Thinking of moving to the States
We came here a L1 visa...received our GC's within 18 mths.
Mar 21st 2007, 12:00 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to the States
The L-1A intra company transfer is a possible if you employ enough people in the current business... a minimum would normally be around 10/12 ...
Mar 21st 2007, 2:04 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to the States
There geared towards mutlinationals, that doesn't mean you need to be one, but if your a small family type business, your going to get far more scrutiny.
Mar 21st 2007, 3:14 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to the States
I'm not sure that the L1 applies. Don't you have to be moving to a sister business established in the US for an L1 and you have to have been employed by the same company in the UK for at least a year. I don't think they'll buy it if you don't already have a US business to move to.
Mar 21st 2007, 3:34 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to the States
I'm not sure that the L1 applies. Don't you have to be moving to a sister business established in the US for an L1 and you have to have been employed by the same company in the UK for at least a year. I don't think they'll buy it if you don't already have a US business to move to.
can send it senior staff to the US to open a woofler valve shop
and I believe its now six months prior working for the said UK company ..
There is no requirement for the same or similar business ..
Mar 21st 2007, 4:52 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to the States
As long as the business outside the US has been going for 3 years or more.