amelieuk

Hey there, thanks for getting in. We're a young couple from London (mid-twenties), and I'd be really grateful if you could assess, based on our situation, which visa should we opt for whilst trying to migrate to the U.S.

Basically, my partner is a Master's educated Lobbyist, working for an independent company with no branches abroad (and unfortunately - definitely not in the U.S). He's been doing it for two years. I've got an undergraduate degree and am working as a freelance journalist/editor, full time though. We're both desperate to start a new life in the U.S, but we don't seem to fit to any visa type from what I've seen.

I know it's an extremely general question - and I am aware of all the visa types out there - but precisely because of how narrow (to none-existing) our path is, I was wondering if you have any suggestions, based on this information, which visa type should we go for (is it worth trying to apply for jobs from London and hope for the best/to get a sponsor?)

Many thanks and kind regards

Amelie

Poppy girl

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Pulask...ork_in_the_USA

Manc

other than giving up, it's your only hope.

amelieuk

Poppy girl - cheers, that's brilliant, I will look into it.

Manc - thank you, I guess.

By the way, does it change things if we've both got Irish passports? Because we do, and we're currently undergoing the whole lottery green card program for diversity (I am not holding my breath, obviously, but still). And last time I've been to Ireland there was a lot of discussion about special programs for Irish people, but when I searched for it online nothing really materialised.

Thanks

Amelie

Manc

where were you born?

amelieuk

We were both born in Ireland. I was born in Dublin and he was born in Belfast.

(Unfortunately we've both graduated two years ago and so cannot apply to the Irish scheme of recent graduates/ Irish students).

Manc

fingers crossed on the lottery then

Titchski

I notice you said "partner". Are you married to each other or just "together"? I think if you're not married then you both have to hope for visa lottery success... I'm sure someone can clarify though.

ian-mstm

You're both eligible to apply for the Diversity Visa... and you are also both able to apply based on cross-chargeability to a spouse. Ergo - you get to submit 4 applications for the DV. Only 1 needs to be successful to cover you both!



Ian

Titchski

Assuming they're married of course!

Rete

Assuming they are not a same sex couple that is.

Manc

unless amelie has become a boys name all of a sudden then I doubt it

amelieuk

Ian - great stuff. I'll definitely opt for the 4 applications option next time I apply.

Thanks a lot.

And I'm afraid we're just a straight couple, husband and wife, nothing too interesting.

So...H-1B visa anyone? Heard anything about it?

and thanks again for all the help. If you're ever thinking of coming back to Britain I'd love to assist (but realistically, the chances are quite slim, huh?)

Amelie

Manc

you'd be surprised.

Jerseygirl

Sometimes it takes a move to another country to appreciate what a great country the UK is....seriously. The grass isn't always greener on the other side.