Living in California...

Raymond Lin · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:10

randomshenans said:
Wait, you totally hit on something there. No cheap Champagne?! It's off, close thread... how could I overlook that!!!??

It is also illegal to sell unpasturised cheese, so they have X style cheese or Y style cheese since it cannot be imported from France etc.

randomshenans · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:11

The company I currently contract for has offices in Cambridge, MA and Emeryville. I think I'd probably wangle Cambs... but they might try and turn me perm... UGGGGHHH.

Going to have to have a think. Hard stuffs. Didn't know it was so tough! Thanks, it's been eye opening.

randomshenans · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:12

What's the longest I could string out on a Visa? What are the limitations of that?

Don't know if this is even possible.

Raymond Lin · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:12

D.P. said:
It is a complete myth that the the employer has to prove no american can do the job.

The only requirement is that the job is advertised and accessible for Americans.
And when it comes to being specialised and skilled, a standard bachelor's degree is sufficient or 5 years experience.

And no, I married a German

You make it sound SO easy.

randomshenans · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:14

I'm pretty much an expert in everything, so you know, I should be fine!

Tunney · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:17

randomshenans said:
What's the longest I could string out on a Visa? What are the limitations of that?

Don't know if this is even possible.

I work in software and I know half a dozen people who've moved to California. Some of them have been there ten years now and have had no problems getting their visas renewed. As long as you stay employed with the same company, you should be fine.

Certain parts of California are expensive but so is London. If you can afford central London, you can afford San Francisco city.

D.P. · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:20

rossk26 said:
The company has to appeal to say why you should get the job over an American citizen. So basically you need to have a skill which no one else can currently do, or be of a much higher standard than those who already live there.

Or marry an American

Or invest £250k into a business.

Wrong. As long as an american can apply there are no requirements for issuing a visa.

D.P. · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:23

Raymond Lin said:
You make it sound SO easy.

Having an undergrad degree and working in an area that leverages your degree is not hard to do.

The visa is really easy. The hard part is getting a job offer. For that the hardest part is applying and not giving up before you start based on internet myths and lies.

Raymond Lin · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:30

D.P. said:
Having an undergrad degree and working in an area that leverages your degree is not hard to do.

The visa is really easy. The hard part is getting a job offer. For that the hardest part is applying and not giving up before you start based on internet myths and lies.

I have a degree? check. Hell, I have a post grade degree.
Working experience? check.

(I am even legible for the Green card lottery!)

I'll see you there in a few months for a coffee in San Fran eh?

[TW]Fox;25758293 said:
picking another candidate. There is one chap on here, DP I think it is, who did manage this and tells everyone else they can do it too like it's the easiest thing ever.

I hate to admit it but when Fox is right, he is right.

rossk26 · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:34

D.P. said:
Wrong. As long as an american can apply there are no requirements for issuing a visa.

Not what I've heard, and many others too.

The company you work for have to fill out all the visa forms, and pay the fees too. So they need a hell of a good reason to employ an overseas candidate over an American candidate.

D.P. · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:34

randomshenans said:
What's the longest I could string out on a Visa? What are the limitations of that?

Don't know if this is even possible.

The H1b visa is 3 years, you are guaranteed a another 3 year H1b extension and can get another 1 year if you are applying for a green card. Once you have worked with the company under H1B then you can apply for a greencard, which just requires your employer to say you are useful and required or thr bussiness would be affected. With a greencard you ate a permanent resident and are free to quit your job and get employed elsewhere with no requirement. Greencards last 10 years and you just ask for a renewal to get another 10.

randomshenans · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:35

Basel is way more than living in London. You can get cheap stuff in London, you can't in Basel! Food is at least cheap in the US

D.P. · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:36

rossk26 said:
Not what I've heard, and many others too.

The company you work for have to fill out all the visa forms, and pay the fees too. So they need a hell of a good reason to employ an overseas candidate over an American candidate.

And what you have heard is just plain wrong and a complete myth.

A little research will show you this. But maybe that is the trick, people that believemyths ddontvapply, those who seek out the truth have a good shot at making it happen.

D.P. · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:37

Raymond Lin said:
I have a degree? check. Hell, I have a post grade degree.
Working experience? check.

(I am even legible for the Green card lottery!)

I'll see you there in a few months for a coffee in San Fran eh?

I hate to admit it but when Fox is right, he is right.

Then you are all set to get a visa if you get a job. All legal requirements are met.

Raymond Lin · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:39

D.P. said:
Then you are all set to get a visa if you get a job. All legal requirements are met.

I even have a friend who owns a company in Georgia, he designs and manufacture products, my degree is design orientated, have my photography......this sounds way too easy !

D.P. · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:41

Raymond Lin said:
I even have a friend who owns a company in Georgia, he designs and manufacture products, my degree is design orientated, have my photography......this sounds way too easy !

Ask him, go for it. Seriously, you have a strong case.

randomshenans · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:44

D.P. said:
The H1b visa is 3 years, you are guaranteed a another 3 year H1b extension and can get another 1 year if you are applying for a green card. Once you have worked with the company under H1B then you can apply for a greencard, which just requires your employer to say you are useful and required or thr bussiness would be affected. With a greencard you ate a permanent resident and are free to quit your job and get employed elsewhere with no requirement. Greencards last 10 years and you just ask for a renewal to get another 10.

What happens if my wife and I both want to work? Both have to get the jobs prior to moving over there to ensure we have those visas?

deuse · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:50

Leprechaun312 said:
how does being irish help, I live in NI, and once i finish school and uni i always wanted to move to america, but of recent i have heard Canada is just as nice and i believe they are dying for people to work in mining as they have natural resources but not the work force

I had a few friends that left via Dublin to JFK and got 3 year work permits under the bill clinton agreement.

I don't know if that's still on going. If a company in the US wants you all they got to do
is tell immigration that with out you they will go bust. Oh and don't forget you have to pass the FBI checks.

mikeh501 · 30 Jan 2014 at 13:57

my biz has sent out a number of people from the UK to our US inc. Its a lot of hassle and money but its just a case of jumping through the right hoops in the bureaucracy.

Personally id love to live in CA, SFO and surrounding areas (not Oakland!) are fantastic.

House prices are astronomical though, even 50 miles outside of SFO.

D.P. · 30 Jan 2014 at 14:22

randomshenans said:
What happens if my wife and I both want to work? Both have to get the jobs prior to moving over there to ensure we have those visas?

If your wife wants to work she will need to apply for a job and get the visa like you. However, if you have a visa then she can get an H1 spouse/family visa that entitles residence but not work permit.

This is the bug down side. But if you get an H1B then you can apply for a greencard. Wuth thst your wife can be attached snd can then work.