questions about going to live in the states...

[minimax]

Hi there fellow ph'ers I wonder if I could tap you for a bit of info. I recently decided over a few pints to move from portugal back to england and then on to the states for a while - trouble is I don't know anything about typical renting costs for property or cars, rules on whether I can take one of my cars over with me and the likelihood of getting past immigration with my professional qualification or if I shall have to just go on a student visa and work for cash..anybody any pointers?

Thanks

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ErnestM said:

Hi Mate... Where in the States are you thinking about moving to? ErnestM

Hello! I'm thinking of going to a southern state, haven't really decided on exactly whereabouts although I'm researching it now...I wonder how difficult it is to get a green card?

edit: southern does literally mean anywhere in the south but I have become accustomed to good weather and sun!

>> Edited by minimax on Tuesday 27th July 12:57

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taimar78 said:

The cost of renting property, or anything else for that matter, can vary quite widely across the US depending on location. The larger metropolitan areas tend to have higher costs of living, as do smaller university communities and other areas that have a higher perceived quality of life. As far as bringing a car in with you, my understanding is if you bring a car in, it can stay for up to a set period of time(3 years, I believe) and then it has to go back when you do. It cannot be sold here unless it meets all federal standards(EPA/DOT). You can usually go on the internet and research any area of the country through their respective Chambers of Commerce and get some really good information on cost of living, job possibilities, etc. Good luck.

chambers of commerce? that sounds like a good idea..also good to see that it may be possible to bring either the mini or the Ginetta over with me as that means buying a motor won't be necessary. I'm researching it now - thanks for your help

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right, cool...I have just discovered that I can bring in any car I like whether compliant or not providing I enter as a tourist and the car enters that same port I do. I feel a road trip coming on!

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ErnestM said:

I recommend the Orlando area (but then again, I would, right?) Reason: Cost of living is not too bad. The City has decent nightlife without worrying about crime and... ...I'm here and can show you around Also - depending upon what type of work you do, you may want to check with Disney. If you're just out for a "fun working vacation", Disney may be able to put you on in Epcot or something like that. With Disney, they cut through the immigration paperwork fairly easy. Why? In certain areas of the park (Epcot), your only qualification for the job is that you must be British. (Epcot has a "parade of nations" thing - different sections are like pieces of the countries that they are duplicating - they even have a "Rose and Crown" pub in the British section). More info: click here Send me an email if you decide on Florida and I will see what I can do to help out... ErnestM

YHM

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ok, just been checking out car rental for something nice (corvette/mustang/camaro) and it comes to more than $1,600 per month...so I may as well buy a car! because after all, i'm only after an interesting car not necessarily a sports car it's just that the only interesting new cars are sports cars!

so...I assume there are no restrictions on foreign nationals buying cars in the US, but would I be able to get insured? questions, questions!

thanks for the help guys