Move to USA, but work in the UK?
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Probably some daft questions, but here we go. I would appreciate any advice 
Basically, I work in the north sea for 4 weeks out of 10, and I'm getting fed up of the UK weather, and fancy a change of scenery. Just some idle Sunday thinking really.
I presume the answer is no, but can I simply buy a property abroad, and live in it during my leave? Or am I limited to 90 days? I would just commute back and fourth to the UK as required.
Next question, my girlfriend was born in Texas, and has a US passport, does this help at all? Or would she need to have employment before getting citizenship?
As you can tell, I'm clueless, but interested. We're off to the states in June and might have a quick look at property (purely out of interest)
Basically, I work in the north sea for 4 weeks out of 10, and I'm getting fed up of the UK weather, and fancy a change of scenery. Just some idle Sunday thinking really.
I presume the answer is no, but can I simply buy a property abroad, and live in it during my leave? Or am I limited to 90 days? I would just commute back and fourth to the UK as required.
Next question, my girlfriend was born in Texas, and has a US passport, does this help at all? Or would she need to have employment before getting citizenship?
As you can tell, I'm clueless, but interested. We're off to the states in June and might have a quick look at property (purely out of interest)
FloppyRaccoon said:
Lots of oil industry opportunities in Houston. Marry the girl and move back to Texas.
Most likely way of doing it IMO, but still not exactly easy or cheap. You can buy a house in the USA and use it as a holiday home, but the immigration authorities get a bit huffy if you try and live in it for more than 90 days in a year (max length of a VWP visit).
king hot! when I worked offshore there lots of opertunity in the gulf of mexico...Might be worth trying to secure a visa and live and work in Hoston.Personally, I would avoid the US - as mentioned there are increasing taxation rules/regulatinos that prevent expats from evading tax, to the point where there people that are renouncing their US citizenship.
What about moving a little further north into Canada? That is much easier There are also oil opportunities there.
Chris
What about moving a little further north into Canada? That is much easier
There are also oil opportunities there.Chris
Houston is not the greatest place in the US, but not too bad and yes its frikking hot & humid in the summer.
The other thing I've found is the immigration guys in Houston tend to be more flexible. I spent 9 months in Houston on the visa waiver programme, with the only breaks being a 5 day trip back to blighty & 2 weeks at home over Christmas. I had an apartment in Houston which they knew. There were no problems going in, no questions asked.
The other thing I've found is the immigration guys in Houston tend to be more flexible. I spent 9 months in Houston on the visa waiver programme, with the only breaks being a 5 day trip back to blighty & 2 weeks at home over Christmas. I had an apartment in Houston which they knew. There were no problems going in, no questions asked.
toohuge said:
Personally, I would avoid the US - as mentioned there are increasing taxation rules/regulatinos that prevent expats from evading tax, to the point where there people that are renouncing their US citizenship.
know a few that have done this .... plenty of other warm countries that you could move to, various islands in teh Caribbean, central america (Costa Rica perhaps) or SE Asia.... if you are after some sunshine and perhaps a nicer tax regime!!
Eric Mc said:
You cannot just live in the US because you have bought a property there.
And a girlfriend confers no residency rights to a boyfriend.
Could be a possible soon?And a girlfriend confers no residency rights to a boyfriend.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15406776
justin220 said:
I presume the answer is no, but can I simply buy a property abroad, and live in it during my leave? Or am I limited to 90 days? I would just commute back and fourth to the UK as required.
If it is regularly 6 weeks off, that's only 42 days so I don't see why you couldn't do that. Plenty of Brits, including my BIL, own places in Florida and go out there for month's at a time.Not sure what you'd do about medical care while in the US - that might be a bit of an issue as you'd probably be beyond the scope of normal holiday insurance.
In your position OP, I would definitely move out to Miami, why the not? The visa issue only becomes an issue after 90 days. Although be careful exactly how long you stay in the US during one full year. As if you spend more than (IIRC) half a year you CAN be liable to pay state taxes despite not living or working there.
As others have mentioned islands in the Caribbean, such as St. Kitts and Nevis are very tax friendly.
PM more for more information if you want.
Chris
As others have mentioned islands in the Caribbean, such as St. Kitts and Nevis are very tax friendly.
PM more for more information if you want.
Chris
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