Thinking about moving to the US
Discussion
zed sump said:
any natives know if construction engineers are in demand in the southern states?? a similar job over your side is the best way i can think of to survive there, whilst helping to keep my mortgage a float in the UK for 10mths (don't want to permanently move over . . yet!)
Yes, particularly in Florida & Hurricane affected Gulf States.
You need to consult a specialist recruiter.
I've been trying to emigrate to the USA for years and years now and after the last attempt- where I cam very close to being sponsored by a company, I'm about ready to give up 
Other head hunters have told me I'd have to compromise on my salary as an engineer if I wanted to be sponsored, and I thought to myself- am I just building the USA up? I've been there dozens of times and LOVE it and even did a stint over there via Ford working in Michigan.
I love that fact that houses have space and aren't stuck together, cheaper housing, old cars aren't regulated off the roads and you can modify them [unlike germany], the kind of cars I'm into are cheaper to buy then say, Australia, taxes are low and people are friendly. I love the way people are enthusiastic about all sorts of hobbies and all sorts of cars.
I've found other countries have similar things to these in many areas but few have all of these factors together. America also pays and treats engineers well, which Canada doesn't so much, so Canada has a certain appeal, but not so much (I lived there for a year between my degree and my masters in B.C)
However, I've found that all this focusing on the USA is doing me no good.
I think it was John Lennon who said " Life is what happens when you're making other plans..."
Hope you have better luck then I did...
Other head hunters have told me I'd have to compromise on my salary as an engineer if I wanted to be sponsored, and I thought to myself- am I just building the USA up? I've been there dozens of times and LOVE it and even did a stint over there via Ford working in Michigan.
I love that fact that houses have space and aren't stuck together, cheaper housing, old cars aren't regulated off the roads and you can modify them [unlike germany], the kind of cars I'm into are cheaper to buy then say, Australia, taxes are low and people are friendly. I love the way people are enthusiastic about all sorts of hobbies and all sorts of cars.
I've found other countries have similar things to these in many areas but few have all of these factors together. America also pays and treats engineers well, which Canada doesn't so much, so Canada has a certain appeal, but not so much (I lived there for a year between my degree and my masters in B.C)
However, I've found that all this focusing on the USA is doing me no good.
I think it was John Lennon who said " Life is what happens when you're making other plans..."
Hope you have better luck then I did...
Edited by Marquis_Rex on Tuesday 9th January 11:54
jaecy said:
does anyone here know about one or any porsche 911 powered by a mazda rotor motor? ...thanx
Yep,
Shop near me has put/is putting one in a brown 74 911 (an old 2.7 CIS car)
It has a turbo with a massive cooler.
There is plenty of space if that is the reason for your question.
It is mated to the 915 trans with an adapter.
He is expecting a tad over 400 horses !
GavinPearson said:
zed sump said:
any natives know if construction engineers are in demand in the southern states?? a similar job over your side is the best way i can think of to survive there, whilst helping to keep my mortgage a float in the UK for 10mths (don't want to permanently move over . . yet!)
Yes, particularly in Florida & Hurricane affected Gulf States.
You need to consult a specialist recruiter.
right i'm hunting again!
just done my accounts and found i'm 5mths further away from importing the big car than i thought (bloody import duty!!!!!!!!!!!) .... so 5 mths of job hunting! response from customs and excise adviser on the phone the other day when i asked why duty is charged:
"the penalty you pay for taking your business abroad" !!!!!!!!!!
pxxuk said:
Hmm Canada is also somewhere I have considered. Thanks.
And as for the Mexico thing... I am off there in September
And as for the Mexico thing... I am off there in September
If you decide to go the Mexico route I suggest a good Kevlar jacket aswell as that spade, I have a feeling they are clamping down on immigration from the border!
US border patrol will no likely have some big guns also!
pxxuk said:
Funny, I was just thinking maybe Canada is a better option or something and then move a few years later... but I guess that would have similar problems for entry...
You hit it right on the head,
Your easiest way in is through Canada,
First get your Canadian settlement, visa passport.
From there it is easier than any other country.
Marquis_Rex said:
I've been trying to emigrate to the USA for years and years now and after the last attempt- where I cam very close to being sponsored by a company, I'm about ready to give up
Other head hunters have told me I'd have to compromise on my salary as an engineer if I wanted to be sponsored, and I thought to myself- am I just building the USA up? I've been there dozens of times and LOVE it and even did a stint over there via Ford working in Michigan.
I love that fact that houses have space and aren't stuck together, cheaper housing, old cars aren't regulated off the roads and you can modify them [unlike germany], the kind of cars I'm into are cheaper to buy then say, Australia, taxes are low and people are friendly. I love the way people are enthusiastic about all sorts of hobbies and all sorts of cars.
I've found other countries have similar things to these in many areas but few have all of these factors together. America also pays and treats engineers well, which Canada doesn't so much, so Canada has a certain appeal, but not so much (I lived there for a year between my degree and my masters in B.C)
However, I've found that all this focusing on the USA is doing me no good.
I think it was John Lennon who said " Life is what happens when you're making other plans..."
Hope you have better luck then I did...
Wow! I wrote that not so long ago.Other head hunters have told me I'd have to compromise on my salary as an engineer if I wanted to be sponsored, and I thought to myself- am I just building the USA up? I've been there dozens of times and LOVE it and even did a stint over there via Ford working in Michigan.
I love that fact that houses have space and aren't stuck together, cheaper housing, old cars aren't regulated off the roads and you can modify them [unlike germany], the kind of cars I'm into are cheaper to buy then say, Australia, taxes are low and people are friendly. I love the way people are enthusiastic about all sorts of hobbies and all sorts of cars.
I've found other countries have similar things to these in many areas but few have all of these factors together. America also pays and treats engineers well, which Canada doesn't so much, so Canada has a certain appeal, but not so much (I lived there for a year between my degree and my masters in B.C)
However, I've found that all this focusing on the USA is doing me no good.
I think it was John Lennon who said " Life is what happens when you're making other plans..."
Hope you have better luck then I did...
Edited by Marquis_Rex on Tuesday 9th January 11:54
Im happy to say that I did make it to the USA and I type this from Chicago.
Don't give up- it was all worth it.
I never want to go back. I would rather live in a camper shell in my Dodge Ram on half my salary (which lets face it- is still more than what engineers make in the UK) than return to either England or Germany......
Marquis_Rex said:
Marquis_Rex said:
I've been trying to emigrate to the USA for years and years now and after the last attempt- where I cam very close to being sponsored by a company, I'm about ready to give up
Other head hunters have told me I'd have to compromise on my salary as an engineer if I wanted to be sponsored, and I thought to myself- am I just building the USA up? I've been there dozens of times and LOVE it and even did a stint over there via Ford working in Michigan.
I love that fact that houses have space and aren't stuck together, cheaper housing, old cars aren't regulated off the roads and you can modify them [unlike germany], the kind of cars I'm into are cheaper to buy then say, Australia, taxes are low and people are friendly. I love the way people are enthusiastic about all sorts of hobbies and all sorts of cars.
I've found other countries have similar things to these in many areas but few have all of these factors together. America also pays and treats engineers well, which Canada doesn't so much, so Canada has a certain appeal, but not so much (I lived there for a year between my degree and my masters in B.C)
However, I've found that all this focusing on the USA is doing me no good.
I think it was John Lennon who said " Life is what happens when you're making other plans..."
Hope you have better luck then I did...
Wow! I wrote that not so long ago.Other head hunters have told me I'd have to compromise on my salary as an engineer if I wanted to be sponsored, and I thought to myself- am I just building the USA up? I've been there dozens of times and LOVE it and even did a stint over there via Ford working in Michigan.
I love that fact that houses have space and aren't stuck together, cheaper housing, old cars aren't regulated off the roads and you can modify them [unlike germany], the kind of cars I'm into are cheaper to buy then say, Australia, taxes are low and people are friendly. I love the way people are enthusiastic about all sorts of hobbies and all sorts of cars.
I've found other countries have similar things to these in many areas but few have all of these factors together. America also pays and treats engineers well, which Canada doesn't so much, so Canada has a certain appeal, but not so much (I lived there for a year between my degree and my masters in B.C)
However, I've found that all this focusing on the USA is doing me no good.
I think it was John Lennon who said " Life is what happens when you're making other plans..."
Hope you have better luck then I did...
Edited by Marquis_Rex on Tuesday 9th January 11:54
Im happy to say that I did make it to the USA and I type this from Chicago.
Don't give up- it was all worth it.
I never want to go back. I would rather live in a camper shell in my Dodge Ram on half my salary (which lets face it- is still more than what engineers make in the UK) than return to either England or Germany......
I have worked a lot in Germany and Switzerland over the last 15 years but have, for the last 5 years, supported the US market and visited about 40 times from north to south, east to west.
I agree with all your points and understand why you needed to live in the US. I would move over like a shot if the right job came along.
Congrats and good luck.
My personal experience of moving to the USA.
I met my wife 4 years ago in Glasgow whilst she was in her 3rd year of vet school. We've been living together since August 2005, engaged in March 2007 and lived apart for a year whilst she did her grueling internship in San Diego.
We got married at a winery in November 2008, lots of guests, family friends etc. Honeymoon everything.
Basically we're as legit as they come. INS are being very slow and intrusive with regards to our marriage, they treat EVERYTHING as suspect. Our immigration lawyer has explained they've clamped down like crazy on cash for visas. Which is nice since we were originally told the process would take 4 months start to finish. We're now into month 8, depending on where you are in the USA it can take upto 2 years to adjust status and during the waiting period you aren't allowed to travel outside USA OR WORK!
But you can pay tax!
Whole process is set to cost $4600 USD but is legal, just extremely frustrating. Thanks to the delays I've already missed my initial law school application window, its looking to be the same again if nothing happens in the next month.
However I do love it here in San Diego, constant nice weather, friendly people, decent availability of culture and things to do quite cheaply. The states isn't for everyone but I'd recommend people see a lot more of it before writing it off as a hillbilly, mullet wearing, warzone. Yes it has problems lots of them but the opportunities and way of life more than counteract that.
I was sold on the USA when I took a road trip up the coast of california in a convertible in 2005. It just stirred something inside me which the UK wasn't.
Good luck to anyone thinking of taking the big leap :0)
I met my wife 4 years ago in Glasgow whilst she was in her 3rd year of vet school. We've been living together since August 2005, engaged in March 2007 and lived apart for a year whilst she did her grueling internship in San Diego.
We got married at a winery in November 2008, lots of guests, family friends etc. Honeymoon everything.
Basically we're as legit as they come. INS are being very slow and intrusive with regards to our marriage, they treat EVERYTHING as suspect. Our immigration lawyer has explained they've clamped down like crazy on cash for visas. Which is nice since we were originally told the process would take 4 months start to finish. We're now into month 8, depending on where you are in the USA it can take upto 2 years to adjust status and during the waiting period you aren't allowed to travel outside USA OR WORK!
But you can pay tax!
Whole process is set to cost $4600 USD but is legal, just extremely frustrating. Thanks to the delays I've already missed my initial law school application window, its looking to be the same again if nothing happens in the next month.
However I do love it here in San Diego, constant nice weather, friendly people, decent availability of culture and things to do quite cheaply. The states isn't for everyone but I'd recommend people see a lot more of it before writing it off as a hillbilly, mullet wearing, warzone. Yes it has problems lots of them but the opportunities and way of life more than counteract that.
I was sold on the USA when I took a road trip up the coast of california in a convertible in 2005. It just stirred something inside me which the UK wasn't.
Good luck to anyone thinking of taking the big leap :0)
pxxuk said:
I have always wanted to emigrate to the US and the only other way would be to marry someone.
Anyone have any better suggestions (although a husband would be lovely
My sister (at aged 21) met a US service man (aged 32) and married him and tehy had 2 kids.Anyone have any better suggestions (although a husband would be lovely
30 years on they are divorced but she is a RESIDENT ALIEN.
Her refusal to take on US citizenship apparently stopped him making General.
A mate of mine got a job and work permit because his US headoffice wanted his skills in Dayton Ohio and not Birmingham England. After 3 years he applied to become a citizen and bought a V8 mustang to celebrate.
Mr Fenix said:
My personal experience of moving to the USA.
I met my wife 4 years ago in Glasgow whilst she was in her 3rd year of vet school. We've been living together since August 2005, engaged in March 2007 and lived apart for a year whilst she did her grueling internship in San Diego.
We got married at a winery in November 2008, lots of guests, family friends etc. Honeymoon everything.
Basically we're as legit as they come. INS are being very slow and intrusive with regards to our marriage, they treat EVERYTHING as suspect. Our immigration lawyer has explained they've clamped down like crazy on cash for visas. Which is nice since we were originally told the process would take 4 months start to finish. We're now into month 8, depending on where you are in the USA it can take upto 2 years to adjust status and during the waiting period you aren't allowed to travel outside USA OR WORK!
But you can pay tax!
Whole process is set to cost $4600 USD but is legal, just extremely frustrating. Thanks to the delays I've already missed my initial law school application window, its looking to be the same again if nothing happens in the next month.
However I do love it here in San Diego, constant nice weather, friendly people, decent availability of culture and things to do quite cheaply. The states isn't for everyone but I'd recommend people see a lot more of it before writing it off as a hillbilly, mullet wearing, warzone. Yes it has problems lots of them but the opportunities and way of life more than counteract that.
I was sold on the USA when I took a road trip up the coast of california in a convertible in 2005. It just stirred something inside me which the UK wasn't.
Good luck to anyone thinking of taking the big leap :0)
You can get a travel permit but you need to apply for it. Check the INS website.I met my wife 4 years ago in Glasgow whilst she was in her 3rd year of vet school. We've been living together since August 2005, engaged in March 2007 and lived apart for a year whilst she did her grueling internship in San Diego.
We got married at a winery in November 2008, lots of guests, family friends etc. Honeymoon everything.
Basically we're as legit as they come. INS are being very slow and intrusive with regards to our marriage, they treat EVERYTHING as suspect. Our immigration lawyer has explained they've clamped down like crazy on cash for visas. Which is nice since we were originally told the process would take 4 months start to finish. We're now into month 8, depending on where you are in the USA it can take upto 2 years to adjust status and during the waiting period you aren't allowed to travel outside USA OR WORK!
But you can pay tax!
Whole process is set to cost $4600 USD but is legal, just extremely frustrating. Thanks to the delays I've already missed my initial law school application window, its looking to be the same again if nothing happens in the next month.
However I do love it here in San Diego, constant nice weather, friendly people, decent availability of culture and things to do quite cheaply. The states isn't for everyone but I'd recommend people see a lot more of it before writing it off as a hillbilly, mullet wearing, warzone. Yes it has problems lots of them but the opportunities and way of life more than counteract that.
I was sold on the USA when I took a road trip up the coast of california in a convertible in 2005. It just stirred something inside me which the UK wasn't.
Good luck to anyone thinking of taking the big leap :0)
You can work before you get the Green Card. You get a temporary work permit - from memory the card was red.
I went to see an immigration lawyer last month in the US. He told me there were 3 ways to possibly live in the US.
1.) To be sponsored by a company that needs your skills - which at the moment with the economic climate is almost zero. Americans would employ Americans before the hassle of sponsoring a foreigner.
2.) To run your own business - have a serious business plan, employ Americans and for it to be long term. (i.e. not a 2 year idea to get you into the country.)
3.) To buy your way in - minimum investment $500k. This money would be invested in a project for you so in other words you would probably not get the money back.
1.) To be sponsored by a company that needs your skills - which at the moment with the economic climate is almost zero. Americans would employ Americans before the hassle of sponsoring a foreigner.
2.) To run your own business - have a serious business plan, employ Americans and for it to be long term. (i.e. not a 2 year idea to get you into the country.)
3.) To buy your way in - minimum investment $500k. This money would be invested in a project for you so in other words you would probably not get the money back.
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