Relocating to the US?
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Really beginning to think about this now - I've got nothing holding me back here in the UK, and I really want a change...
So how do I go about it? Short of marrying an American girl, how do I go about getting citizenship? I don't really fancy selling up over here, moving out there, renting, buying all the shit all over again, then finding out I don't qualify for citizenship and having to do it all again in reverse!
What the deal with jobs? Is it like Oz where you have to have a job or career on "the list" to be able to work out there?
So how do I go about it? Short of marrying an American girl, how do I go about getting citizenship? I don't really fancy selling up over here, moving out there, renting, buying all the shit all over again, then finding out I don't qualify for citizenship and having to do it all again in reverse!
What the deal with jobs? Is it like Oz where you have to have a job or career on "the list" to be able to work out there?
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I've been looking for a backdoor way in to America, i'm a truck driver, but its not classed as skilled job so they don't want me, so the backdoor option is the only way, just can't seem to find a back door, marrying is plan 'B', I spent 3 months out there on a road trip holiday last year, did 6000 miles and had a great time, can recommend doing it if you have the funds, can't wait to go back, i like the central area like texas, simply because of the property prices and the lack of people, just big open spaces, for £10,000 you could buy a few acres, then plant a static caravan or build a house.
cheap house £8750 http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...878?source=web
or bigger £53000 ( 5 acres 4 bedrooms ) http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...304?source=web
cheap house £8750 http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...878?source=web
or bigger £53000 ( 5 acres 4 bedrooms ) http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...304?source=web
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Interested to hear ways as well, from my investigations work sponsorship is the onl way! We have an office in Miami so praying a position comes up!!!!
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Canada is much easier for a brit. It's very "american" feeling to you lot but it still has a taste of home.
You can be as redneck as you want or as sophisticated as you want. One thing you'll like here over the states is the car import rules. No cossies allowed in the US and you'll also like that there is no "class" thing here. You are who you are, not what family/income bracket you are from or anything. America has a bit of that still.
You can be as redneck as you want or as sophisticated as you want. One thing you'll like here over the states is the car import rules. No cossies allowed in the US and you'll also like that there is no "class" thing here. You are who you are, not what family/income bracket you are from or anything. America has a bit of that still.
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Not yet mate, still in Botswana soaking up the 44 degree heat (well from my office window!!!!). Back next thursday but off all day friday as well if you want to come over.
Canada sounds good as well, reckon i'd be able to import my lf150 lightning back there?!!
Canada sounds good as well, reckon i'd be able to import my lf150 lightning back there?!!
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Sell your lightning for good coin and then come here and buy one for about half the damn price. Cars are way cheaper here.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/se...breviation=sss
check out the exchange rate to CDN dollars here:
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http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/se...breviation=sss
check out the exchange rate to CDN dollars here:
http://www.xe.com
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I've only ever been to New York and New Jersey lol....
But since changing jobs, life has changed somewhat, and whilst my previous job wasn't "keeping me here", I think it's more the lifestyle change that's made me realise there is nothing keeping me here anymore. Naturally I'll miss friends very much, which is why I wouldn't move away anywhere in this country - but if the opportunity to move to somewhere else, like the US, was on the cards I'd be a fool not to take it!
But I don't know anything about emigrating!
But since changing jobs, life has changed somewhat, and whilst my previous job wasn't "keeping me here", I think it's more the lifestyle change that's made me realise there is nothing keeping me here anymore. Naturally I'll miss friends very much, which is why I wouldn't move away anywhere in this country - but if the opportunity to move to somewhere else, like the US, was on the cards I'd be a fool not to take it!
But I don't know anything about emigrating!
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Canada is much easier for a brit. It's very "american" feeling to you lot but it still has a taste of home.
You can be as redneck as you want or as sophisticated as you want. One thing you'll like here over the states is the car import rules. No cossies allowed in the US and you'll also like that there is no "class" thing here. You are who you are, not what family/income bracket you are from or anything. America has a bit of that still.
You can be as redneck as you want or as sophisticated as you want. One thing you'll like here over the states is the car import rules. No cossies allowed in the US and you'll also like that there is no "class" thing here. You are who you are, not what family/income bracket you are from or anything. America has a bit of that still.
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A guy I know who lives in Maryland does actually have a genuine 3dr Sierra Cos - that used to belong to Erik (Taryn's husband) so there are Cossie's in the US... There just aren't supposed to be any
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RS500 is limited production. It is exempt from the 25 year old rule.
Sure there a a couple cossies in the USA, but they are either trailer queens or not genuinely registered. Merkur VINs have been used on the past among other loopholes. Erik's username here is fastmaul.
Sure there a a couple cossies in the USA, but they are either trailer queens or not genuinely registered. Merkur VINs have been used on the past among other loopholes. Erik's username here is fastmaul.
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Thrush so does this mean you,ll be frequenting u.s for forums in future?
can,t you fit dojj,madmack,chip,warren penislever and ginge!in your suitcase?
can,t you fit dojj,madmack,chip,warren penislever and ginge!in your suitcase?
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I was under the impression that Canada had a 15 year rule so most Cosworth's will be 15+ years old by now.
As to the original question, the easiest way in is if you have a job offer and get the required visa, you can then apply for a green card once your in the states. Of course like all places in the world if you put a large amount of $'s towards the problem you'll no doubt have no problems getting in
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problem is you can wait the 2 years, buy a home etc, and they can tell you to do one... best way is to marry an american chick,iirc, they base it on who you know in the states, your past here - ie ever been nicked etc, skills/qualifiacations etc.
Just marry a yank, thats what im going to do
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Either way its not cheap, so chances are you'll just have to do what the rest of us do and get a job with an American company and come in that way.
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Wrong ,there was one in texas a genuine white 500 ,witch was brought back to blighty in 05/06 .
and there are a good few esc cos out there ,and for the record a good few rs200's ,don't want to be confrontational ,just posting facts
and there are a good few esc cos out there ,and for the record a good few rs200's ,don't want to be confrontational ,just posting facts
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You need to look into the business visa's I can't remember the exact figures but if you have around £150k to invest in an American company then you can get an E2 visa, like wise if your investing something like £500k in an designated employment area you can get yourself a green card.
Either way its not cheap, so chances are you'll just have to do what the rest of us do and get a job with an American company and come in that way.
Either way its not cheap, so chances are you'll just have to do what the rest of us do and get a job with an American company and come in that way.
may of changed these days .
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I'm heading out there in May/June. As i'm transferring my degree to the states and have had already studied in the states before, the embassy said getting a green card shouldn't be a problem.
I'm gonna be back in LA
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