im thinking of moving to New Jersey,USA in about 5years time when ive finished my Uni course. the whole enviroment is so good,people are friendly there. i just generally love it,also cheap houses. Heard its really hard to get a visa. would it help if i have an auntie living in USA for 10years and my uncle is born there helping me get a visa?a mate told me this but im not sure.
Emmigration anyone?
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I emmigrated in December and am absolutely loving it. I've just got back from a 5 day holiday in the UK (for i28) and I had almost forgotten how cold and wet England could be. 
Although it's slightly easier emmigrating to an EU country than it is to emmigrate to somewhere like Australia or NZ, I just had to fill out an Immigration form and send it off with £30CYP to get my alien card, and you can still work while you're waiting for that to come back. Gotta love the EU.
Although it's slightly easier emmigrating to an EU country than it is to emmigrate to somewhere like Australia or NZ, I just had to fill out an Immigration form and send it off with £30CYP to get my alien card, and you can still work while you're waiting for that to come back. Gotta love the EU.
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I'm no real expert - I did it the easy way (married an American girl) and it was still very tough.....6 months of paperwork and waiting. I think if your Auntie is a US citizen, and can prove she can support you, you might be in with a shot. The US immigration website is very confusing, but we found this website to be incredibly useful...
http://visajourney.com/forums/index.php?act=home
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Did you see the programme Ross Kemp on Gangs !!??!!
Didn't see it - something we should know about? I spent most of March in New Zealand, touring round both islands, and fell in love with the place. Beautiful country, lovely people, very relaxed compared to the UK, just a long long way from anywhere.
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I'll hopefully be moving to the states probably somewhere in Texas/Colorado/Wyoming after ive finished my masters in engineering or a couple of years later if i do a PhD. Can't see myself staying here with the high cost of living/tax.
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done it
moved to dublin...its more expensive, no nhs and the traffic makes london and the m25 look like a nice drive in the country.
loving it though
moved to dublin...its more expensive, no nhs and the traffic makes london and the m25 look like a nice drive in the country.
loving it though
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D.P. said:
stayed in Jacksons hole last year was great, they have the best of both worlds skiing in winter and hot summers. I loved the way of life out there, not looked much at the jobs though, i probably stand more chance in Texas (Austin) with all the large companies round there. heh i did have a look at the NASA website for jobs actually... got some big choices to make when I finish uni.
where abouts u from?
I've been tempted this past couple of years to head to the US but I've always been stuck on the following;
- Can you only apply for a work visa once you have been offered a job?
- Once your 12 months is or near up, how hard is it to get another 12-months?
- Do you need to have accommodation sorted before entering the US or sort it out when you get there? This is the thing that stalls me from trying to go, is finding somewhere to live.
Has anyone entered the US on a 12-month visa?
I must be the only one that doesn't have relatives outside the UK
- Can you only apply for a work visa once you have been offered a job?
- Once your 12 months is or near up, how hard is it to get another 12-months?
- Do you need to have accommodation sorted before entering the US or sort it out when you get there? This is the thing that stalls me from trying to go, is finding somewhere to live.
Has anyone entered the US on a 12-month visa?
I must be the only one that doesn't have relatives outside the UK
I'm considering this in a few years time - I worked at a law firm in the US when I was younger, and they've several times asked me to consider working for them permanently after I qualify in England. Dual qualification as a UK/US lawyer would definitely be the way forward It all depends what's going on in my life when I reach that point... it would be a phenomenal opportunity though.
At the same time, I would almost prefer to emigrate somewhere quieter (ie, not California) - NZ/Canada/quieter US state.
edit: after saying all of that, I can't see myself retiring anywhere but Scotland.
It all depends what's going on in my life when I reach that point... it would be a phenomenal opportunity though.At the same time, I would almost prefer to emigrate somewhere quieter (ie, not California) - NZ/Canada/quieter US state.
edit: after saying all of that, I can't see myself retiring anywhere but Scotland.
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Tourmai said:
I'm from scotland, but had a year in California and travelled like crazy.
Jackson hole is like a dream place for me. just not many jobs.
Austin is actually quite a nice studenty town with a nice relaxed atmosphere. But is exceedingly hot in summer and has no winter.skiing.
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when it comes to the issue of emmigration from the UK, I have had numerous conversations with mates who, unlike myself, are with solid British roots. I know everybody got this urge to move where "grass looks greener" but its funny that the more better off most of them are(3 of them are on about 38k+ salaries and no mortgages to pay atm), the most they feel like going to places like the USA,Canada or Australia. So, to me, its more to do with seeking an actual change. Funnily, none of my mates has done something towards planning this emmigration(while the talking about it has been going on for years) which leads me to the point that not only it isnt for everybody to do it but there is also no guarantee that people would like their new place.
As for me, for good or bad, I love Europe so I would most likely stick to the UK and only temporarily go to other countries, if I feel like it(just for some change). Currently, Germany is on my agenda mainly to get used to the language on "native" environment.
As for me, for good or bad, I love Europe so I would most likely stick to the UK and only temporarily go to other countries, if I feel like it(just for some change). Currently, Germany is on my agenda mainly to get used to the language on "native" environment.
oxist258 said:I'm considering this in a few years time - I worked at a law firm in the US when I was younger, and they've several times asked me to consider working for them permanently after I qualify in England. Dual qualification as a UK/US lawyer would definitely be the way forward
At the same time, I would almost prefer to emigrate somewhere quieter (ie, not California) - NZ/Canada/quieter US state.
Where in California. Where I spent most of my time there was barely a single visible person. keep well clear of the bottom 1/3 of CA and your mostly by yourself, except Yosemite on a summer weekend and Tahoe etc. Up norht is amazing, forests and volcanoes...