Emigrating to the US

Cheers for providing some answers, Loki.

Just out of interest, how often do you invite your own neighbours to your house or even speak to your neighbours, how often do you talk to people in the streets, how often do you help people in the streets? Basically, is there anything you do yourself that you have mentioned in your post regarding community?

I'm asking because quite often when people mention these things, they love it when they're on the receiving end, but it turns out that they rarely do it themselves. Its usually all take take and no give.

I have a lot of sympathy for people who are selfless and show a lot of good will and get nothing back in return and absolutely no reciprocation, but people who expect others to give and then give nothing back themselves, well, I have no sympathy for them and they have no reason to complain because they are part of the culture they despise.
 
Rosbif said:
Cheers for providing some answers, Loki.

Just out of interest, how often do you invite your own neighbours to your house or even speak to your neighbours, how often do you talk to people in the streets, how often do you help people in the streets? Basically, is there anything you do yourself that you have mentioned in your post regarding community?

I'm asking because quite often when people mention these things, they love it when they're on the receiving end, but it turns out that they rarely do it themselves. Its usually all take take and no give.

I have a lot of sympathy for people who are selfless and show a lot of good will and get nothing back in return and absolutely no reciprocation, but people who expect others to give and then give nothing back themselves, well, I have no sympathy for them and they have no reason to complain because they are part of the culture they despise.
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they've blatently been watching too many disney films
 
Personally I really try to be friendly with our neighbours here. We're both friends with neighbours on one side, our daughter is in the same class at school as their son. We've been for picnics, tennis, drinks etc a few times now and on the other side (just moved in recently), we took round a thank you card and some chocs because the children have put the ball over the fence a fair few times. He was most grateful and wasn't bothered about the ball at all :) I took home made mince pies to neighbours the Christmas before last and plan to do the same this year too, couldn't the one just gone as I was 37 weeks pregnant with big complications. I talk to people and would help them in the street if needed and try to be friendly all the time.
 
Rosbif said:
Cheers for providing some answers, Loki.

Just out of interest, how often do you invite your own neighbours to your house or even speak to your neighbours, how often do you talk to people in the streets, how often do you help people in the streets? Basically, is there anything you do yourself that you have mentioned in your post regarding community?

I'm asking because quite often when people mention these things, they love it when they're on the receiving end, but it turns out that they rarely do it themselves. Its usually all take take and no give.

I have a lot of sympathy for people who are selfless and show a lot of good will and get nothing back in return and absolutely no reciprocation, but people who expect others to give and then give nothing back themselves, well, I have no sympathy for them and they have no reason to complain because they are part of the culture they despise.
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Our neighbours are like chalk and cheese. On one side we have a widowed pensioner. We look after her house when she goes to her family at weekends and holidays. She looks after ours when we are away albeit a lot less. She looks out for us and we look out for her. She gets invited to all our birthday parties. Our opinion is that there is becoming less people like our good neighbour and more people like our bad neighbours

On the other side there is a family that is the epitome of everything wrong with Britain at the moment. They have two kids one aged 18 and one aged 15. Both are out drinking smoking and causing all kinds of havoc for the neighbourhood till all hours in the morning and the parents just think its a joke. The elder doesn't want to work, subsequently he doesn't work. Yet he has all the designer gear, always has a beer and always has a ten pack of cigs.

I help out with the local football team with the under 8's & under 6's and give up my time to put something back into the community that gives something to my Son. My wife is the cordinator for the local Crimewatch initiative. She has been able to get assistance for better street lighting, more patrols by the police. Cheaper security locks and alarms for windows

So if you are asking do I do what I expect other people to do then I am happy to answer yes.
 
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Do the nice people a favour and just give them the advice they've asked for, there's simply no need for any arguments in this thread.
 
lemonkettaz said:
I've always wanted to travel america when i finish education...

What would i do... just go for it and move about, or try and go legit... can it be done legit?
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B1 visa is your answer for travel to America for more than 90 days. Although you are not entitled to work on a B type visa
 
lemonkettaz said:
think they stayed out there for just over a year
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"One of the easiest ways to get into the United States is to own a valid, individual, machine-readable passport - these were brought out in 1988, so it’s quite likely yours will meet the necessary criteria. Britain is part of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), and this means that a British resident, travelling only for business, pleasure or transit for less than 90 days within U.S. borders, can enter visa-free. A British resident is not the same as having been granted Right of Abode or an indefinite leave to stay in the UK. After October 2005, all passports issued must contain biometric information (such as your fingerprints) in order to be valid for visa-free travel. The American Embassy in London goes to great lengths to make it clear that, as long as you meet those requirements, you’ll be able to explore the U.S. without a visa. "
 
Cheers Loki, I feel for you if you are giving and not getting anything back. I guess I am quite lucky where I live in that in our cul-de-sac we don't have any socially inept residents and everyone gets on really well. I guess it really depends where you are.

Oh and lemonkettaz, there is most definitely a way of having a 'working holiday' in the States. I can't help you how specifically but I had a mate who traveled across Yankland working all over the place during a period of 3 months. He ended up as a waiter on an island called 'Fishers Island', a right posh country club for politicians and the like apparently. :p
 
the Homeland Security people don’t like it.

Graduate Working visa (H1B)

If you aren’t planning on studying in the United States but want to earn some money in a professional capacity while you’re over there, you’ll need to apply for an H1B working visa. The application process is easier than that for the student or exchange visas, but the rewards don’t allow the same freedom - you’ll be tied to a full-time job in one of a limited selection of fields, like architecture, or engineering - whatever you apply for, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. If you’re just looking for gap year-friendly work, the Exchange (J-1) visa will be of much greater use to you.

You aren’t allowed to just work in any old job in the U.S. - certain employers/sponsors offer H1B-friendly jobs ideal for backpackers. Once you have applied for the job (and achieved the position), your employer will file your visa application with the U.S. government for you. All that’s left is for the State Department to approve your visa, and you’re able to work in the States!
 
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