Move to USA possible/options
Discussion
First off.. I'm so jealous of you lot who live out there... :-)
Now that that's off my chest, I'd like to join you but unsure of options.
I've read various sites and the info regarding living in the USA seems confusing so I'm wondering if anyone could give some guidance please.
Ideally we'd like to be out there in about 10 years (when the kids have left school) but could move sooner. I appreciate that's a long way off but thinking about it its not that long.
We (wife, 2 lads and me) have holidayed in Florida many times. The USA is the only place we feel at home, last year I just didn't want to go home. I appreciate that I'm on holiday and it may be different living in the USA but that's how I feel at the moment as does the family.
We like the weather, Everyone seems happy to help and friendly, driving style is laid back, houses are bigger and not crammed together like here in UK. The food isn't great but hey that's the least of my worries.
Here are my questions:
In the short term can I own a house in the USA and rent it out? this would be my plan to get on the property ladder out there. I'm not in the rental game to make money just an end plan to own something.
How long could I stay in the USA at anyone time (without working) 6 months I believe??
Can and UK person get a job out there? Ideally i'd like to setup a business, would this be allowed?
Thanks in advance for any guidance or advice.
We are back over on 11 weeks visiting LA, Las vegas and San Francisco
Next years holiday is booked as well, back to Florida and Clearwater.
Cheers,
Dave
Now that that's off my chest, I'd like to join you but unsure of options.
I've read various sites and the info regarding living in the USA seems confusing so I'm wondering if anyone could give some guidance please.
Ideally we'd like to be out there in about 10 years (when the kids have left school) but could move sooner. I appreciate that's a long way off but thinking about it its not that long.
We (wife, 2 lads and me) have holidayed in Florida many times. The USA is the only place we feel at home, last year I just didn't want to go home. I appreciate that I'm on holiday and it may be different living in the USA but that's how I feel at the moment as does the family.
We like the weather, Everyone seems happy to help and friendly, driving style is laid back, houses are bigger and not crammed together like here in UK. The food isn't great but hey that's the least of my worries.
Here are my questions:
In the short term can I own a house in the USA and rent it out? this would be my plan to get on the property ladder out there. I'm not in the rental game to make money just an end plan to own something.
How long could I stay in the USA at anyone time (without working) 6 months I believe??
Can and UK person get a job out there? Ideally i'd like to setup a business, would this be allowed?
Thanks in advance for any guidance or advice.
We are back over on 11 weeks visiting LA, Las vegas and San Francisco
Next years holiday is booked as well, back to Florida and Clearwater.
Cheers,
Dave
Hi Matt,
Thank you very much for the detailed reply. Lots to take in. The buying a green card seems a fair choice maybe a plan for when we come to move... assuming we sell our house for enough cash.
Out of interest we keep hearing "Trunp" saying he will stop immigration, if its this hard to get in why is it an issue for him?
Last time I was in Florida i did notice a lot of foreign workers, I guess maybe not permanent residents.
May I ask how do you find life in the USA?
kindest regards,
Dave
Thank you very much for the detailed reply. Lots to take in. The buying a green card seems a fair choice maybe a plan for when we come to move... assuming we sell our house for enough cash.
Out of interest we keep hearing "Trunp" saying he will stop immigration, if its this hard to get in why is it an issue for him?
Last time I was in Florida i did notice a lot of foreign workers, I guess maybe not permanent residents.
May I ask how do you find life in the USA?
kindest regards,
Dave
Hi Matt,
Glad it worked out for you and your family :-)
The U.K. has changed a lot and not to my liking. I never thought I'd be happy to move away from my home town of Newcastle.
I really worry for my kids future, they are 6&8
One reason for our delay in moving is lack of funds (at the moment) maybe I should cut back on fancy holidays. Also, My mum us still with us and as an only child I'd not be able to bring myself to move away leaving her on her own.
Thinking aloud only the buying green card seems a fair option. Gives me a goal to aim for.
Good luck with Trump or Hilary. It can't be worse than the muppets we have.
I can't wait to get back over this year and next. I can feel the sunshine already.
Thanks again for your detailed replies.
Dave
Glad it worked out for you and your family :-)
The U.K. has changed a lot and not to my liking. I never thought I'd be happy to move away from my home town of Newcastle.
I really worry for my kids future, they are 6&8
One reason for our delay in moving is lack of funds (at the moment) maybe I should cut back on fancy holidays. Also, My mum us still with us and as an only child I'd not be able to bring myself to move away leaving her on her own.
Thinking aloud only the buying green card seems a fair option. Gives me a goal to aim for.
Good luck with Trump or Hilary. It can't be worse than the muppets we have.
I can't wait to get back over this year and next. I can feel the sunshine already.
Thanks again for your detailed replies.
Dave
Edited by 528Sport on Tuesday 10th May 21:59
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