Any English folks here that now live in America?
 

Hi,

I was hoping someone here might have moved from England to America for temporary work or more?

I've decided I'd like to have an adventure for 6 months to a year or longer depending on how things work out. I've found a load of suitable jobs I'm interested in, but don't know if they would consider me as I live in England.
How difficult is it to get a visa for temporary work? With my British passport I'm included in the Visa Waiver Program which entitles me to 3 months holidays out there, but I doubt covers working.

What's the chances of getting a job without a social security number? How hard is it for me to get an SS number?

Any advice or tips please?

Thanks

Nobody? :(

bump for answers...

Thanks. Looks like I might be the first Englishman to try and get a job in America :)



At least on GFY anyway.

Im British does that count ?

i'd suggest looking at immigration forums etc.. should have info on temp visas

i would assume it's fairly easy to do

I moved from UK 12 years ago..

To work you need a ss # unless you speak spanish and want to work for $100 a day as casual labour, which you don't.

For them to give you a social security number you need to apply for a work visa before you leave england.

I beleive it is hard to get a work visa as you have to prove that you should get the job over an american.

The best way is to get a job where the employer gets you the work visa...

Thanks for the info.

I would be willing to work for $100 a day as I'm doing this more for the experience than the money & I believe once I'm out there if I was working for minimum wage I'd be able to find a better job.

The jobs I've seen advertised are in Las Vegas working for the new Casinos that are opening up in October. They don't start recruiting or accepting applications until June though. Ideally I'd like to get out there sometime in April/May time and get some work probably in a hotel/casino before hand.
The jobs I'm keen on are IT related, but I'd be happy to do most hotel related jobs. I worked for Holiday Inn years ago setting up conference & banqueting rooms. Even driving jobs/valet parking would do as I just want to get away for a year & see what happens.

The number the US Embassy gives to phone cost £1.20 per minute to phone & doesn't indicate how long you can expect the call to last or be on hold for, so not too keen on that.

Other sites offering visas seem to want about £85+ for a consultation?

I can't seem to find any clear information I trust online.

I found this http://www.cvtips.com/las_vegas_job_...s_casinos.html which if accurate looks extremely hopeful, but info I've see on other sites makes it look much harder than they suggested.

Why would you want to move here from there?

Who wants to spend their whole life in the same place?

I've enjoyed America everytime I've been. I speak the language.

maybe he doesn't like the euro style of police state and wants to try USA's out lol

You're right I don't, but come on isn't it worse in America?

I don't plan on breaking any laws while I'm out there unless I end up as an illegal immigrant ;)


I might get a bowl cut and pose as a Chinaman so I can get a job on the rail roads :)

Bump for more english folks... hehehe