Comments | brits_americans: Hi! (also: Help! And Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays)

yvesilena in brits_americans

Hi! (also: Help! And Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays)

Dec 30, 2005 02:38

I'm Eve, British, staying in NC with my friend robingurl and really, REALLY want to move over here to live. I've got a couple of questions I'd really appreciate answers to ( Read more... )

moving to the us, visas, immigration (to us), employment

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icon love! illusi0nist December 30 2005, 03:55:36 UTC

I know nothing of helping your immigration dilemma; however, I just had to compliment that sexy icon.

Re: icon love! yvesilena December 30 2005, 17:38:51 UTC

Thank you! :D:D

dativesingular December 30 2005, 04:23:53 UTC

Hm. I don't know much about UK to US immigration, but is there any UK company that has a US branch that you could work for? It may not be an instant solution but it's a possibility.

The real problem with getting a job here is that (like in the UK) you have to prove you deserve to be employed more so than the natives. Wish I could help you more, but if marriage isn't an option, it's going to be a toughie. Good luck, though.

yvesilena December 30 2005, 18:08:32 UTC

There are some British companies near here, actually - could you tell me how that would help me get round the problem? Are there different rules if you're working for a British company? Thank you :)

dativesingular December 30 2005, 18:56:34 UTC

I don't know actually; I know there's a few people in this community that have managed to pull it off, though--sorry I can't be more helpful! :(

Nolo Immigration & Green Cards rhianna_rita December 30 2005, 06:05:56 UTC

You could start with the information on Nolo's site about immigration:
http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/86F12C86-8753-405E-8A437DA6EE610EDA/118/209/

Revalidating Your Visa in the U.S. No Longer Possible
http://www.nolo.com/support/detail.cfm/ObjectID/46F04CDF-579F-44FD-903D97126BF74B39

Look through Nolo's site, there is good information there.
If you really wish to immigrate, you might wish to consult an attorney.

Re: Nolo Immigration & Green Cards yvesilena December 30 2005, 18:10:17 UTC

Thanks, very helpful website! I really could do with professional legal advice but I don't have the money.. :S

frostedmessiah December 30 2005, 08:14:14 UTC

You have ninety days starting from your original date of entry as shown on the I-94W (green Visa Waiver card hidden snugly in your passport ( ... )

rawness December 30 2005, 08:37:02 UTC

Can you get married whilst traveling on visa waiver? I was told you couldn't.

frostedmessiah December 30 2005, 09:04:04 UTC

Yes you can.

Even the BCIS will offer the solution I posted as a viable option as a means to stay in the US.

rawness December 30 2005, 18:31:24 UTC

Thank you, that's incredibly good to know.

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small world (well LJ world) poult December 30 2005, 08:19:45 UTC

Hello there :)
Havn't seen you in an age...

I'm afraid I don't have any advice though. You can try to find a job where they're willing to do the work to get you a work visa.

Not 100% sure about the 90 days thing, although check what's in your passport. One time I was there the date my visa was valid until was in there. Otherwise I think its 90 days from the date of arrival as stamped in the passport.

tristan

Re: small world (well LJ world) bloodofareptile December 30 2005, 14:16:28 UTC

I can't believe you joined this community. :-p You do stalk me...

Re: small world (well LJ world) poult January 4 2006, 21:16:29 UTC

didn't you already know I was in this one?
or was that a different one?

Re: small world (well LJ world) bloodofareptile January 5 2006, 18:12:45 UTC

I didn't realize you'd joined - I had thought you were just reading my friendslist. :-p

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