Visas/Applications
Jul 24th 2005 | 6:04 am
#1
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Visas/Applications
I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times before, so I apologise. But I am new to this and would like some info if possible.
My boyfriend and I would like to make the move from London to LA. We are not looking to move permanently, just for a year or two. I work in IT and my boyfriend works in an office management job. So, how easy/hard is it going to be get visas to move? What should we be applying for? Do we need to have job offers before we go? Do we need a lawyer?
I would really appreciate any advice that anyone can offer. We have read a few books and looked on the internet, but we are over whelmed by the information and just need some guidance from those in the know!
Thanks.
My boyfriend and I would like to make the move from London to LA. We are not looking to move permanently, just for a year or two. I work in IT and my boyfriend works in an office management job. So, how easy/hard is it going to be get visas to move? What should we be applying for? Do we need to have job offers before we go? Do we need a lawyer?
I would really appreciate any advice that anyone can offer. We have read a few books and looked on the internet, but we are over whelmed by the information and just need some guidance from those in the know!
Thanks.
Jul 24th 2005 | 7:59 am
#3
Mr. Grumpy
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 3,100
From: Nashville, TN
Re: Visas/Applications
Originally Posted by lbs
I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times before, so I apologise. But I am new to this and would like some info if possible.
My boyfriend and I would like to make the move from London to LA. We are not looking to move permanently, just for a year or two. I work in IT and my boyfriend works in an office management job. So, how easy/hard is it going to be get visas to move? What should we be applying for? Do we need to have job offers before we go? Do we need a lawyer?
I would really appreciate any advice that anyone can offer. We have read a few books and looked on the internet, but we are over whelmed by the information and just need some guidance from those in the know!
My boyfriend and I would like to make the move from London to LA. We are not looking to move permanently, just for a year or two. I work in IT and my boyfriend works in an office management job. So, how easy/hard is it going to be get visas to move? What should we be applying for? Do we need to have job offers before we go? Do we need a lawyer?
I would really appreciate any advice that anyone can offer. We have read a few books and looked on the internet, but we are over whelmed by the information and just need some guidance from those in the know!
essentially there are no visa's and you can't move
you can come here for 90 days at a time as a tourist but that is pretty much the extent of it
Jul 24th 2005 | 8:26 am
#4
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Re: Visas/Applications
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
short reply:
essentially there are no visa's and you can't move
you can come here for 90 days at a time as a tourist but that is pretty much the extent of it
essentially there are no visa's and you can't move
you can come here for 90 days at a time as a tourist but that is pretty much the extent of it
I don't know the answer, but others might.
Jul 24th 2005 | 8:36 am
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Re: Visas/Applications
Originally Posted by Toontje
Telling the OP WHY there are no visa's would be a bit more polite.....
I don't know the answer, but others might.
I don't know the answer, but others might.
To be fair, the link was posted to the 'list' and from what has been said the chances appear to be slim to nil, but who knows?
Questions having reviewed the list are always welcome.
Jul 24th 2005 | 8:45 am
#6
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From: 30°16'29" North 097°44'26" West
Re: Visas/Applications
Originally Posted by Boiler
To be fair, the link was posted to the 'list' and from what has been said the chances appear to be slim to nil, but who knows?
Questions having reviewed the list are always welcome.
Questions having reviewed the list are always welcome.
Would a new poster know that underscored words might mean there's a link hidden underneath?
Jul 24th 2005 | 8:51 am
#7
Septicity
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Re: Visas/Applications
Originally Posted by Toontje
Telling the OP WHY there are no visa's would be a bit more polite.....
I don't know the answer, but others might.
I don't know the answer, but others might.
Jul 24th 2005 | 12:05 pm
#8
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From: Millington, TN
Re: Visas/Applications
Originally Posted by lbs
I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times before, so I apologise. But I am new to this and would like some info if possible.
My boyfriend and I would like to make the move from London to LA. We are not looking to move permanently, just for a year or two. I work in IT and my boyfriend works in an office management job. So, how easy/hard is it going to be get visas to move? What should we be applying for? Do we need to have job offers before we go? Do we need a lawyer?
I would really appreciate any advice that anyone can offer. We have read a few books and looked on the internet, but we are over whelmed by the information and just need some guidance from those in the know!
Thanks.
My boyfriend and I would like to make the move from London to LA. We are not looking to move permanently, just for a year or two. I work in IT and my boyfriend works in an office management job. So, how easy/hard is it going to be get visas to move? What should we be applying for? Do we need to have job offers before we go? Do we need a lawyer?
I would really appreciate any advice that anyone can offer. We have read a few books and looked on the internet, but we are over whelmed by the information and just need some guidance from those in the know!
Thanks.
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Jul 25th 2005 | 3:35 am
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Re: Visas/Applications
You would be maybe wise to see an immigration lawyer. They know all the regulations and loop holes to see if you can fit into one of the visa descriptions.
Jul 26th 2005 | 3:16 pm
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From: MA, USA
Re: Visas/Applications
Originally Posted by Laska
You would be maybe wise to see an immigration lawyer. They know all the regulations and loop holes to see if you can fit into one of the visa descriptions.
Jul 26th 2005 | 3:34 pm
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Re: Visas/Applications
For the regulars ..the Pulaski list is now a completed permanent article at
http://britishexpats.com/articles/000089.html
http://britishexpats.com/articles/000089.html
