emigrating to america?

Question

my sister and i are seriously considering moving to america, we have just had it with london and want to get away. im 19 and my sister is 29. we would also be going with her husband (31) and her kids aged 5, 3 and 1. we are thinking of moving to new york but thats as far as we have got. we dont really have any money saved up so we would only be able to rent a house (3 or 4 bedroom with a little apartment in the garden / attic room for me)

can someone please tell me how we would go about emigrating (and what the costs would be) because we dont have a clue, we dont even have passports yet. also, where in new york would be the best place to go to? we dont want somewhere that is in the middle of nowhere. somewhere in the city would be preferable. it must also be a good area (no crime, gangs or drugs etc) and a good place to raise children. thanks

Answer 1

hi,I'm brett1,
I have just returned home to australia last year after living and working in the USA for approx, 9yr's. even though my wife is an american it is not an easy process, if you want to do it legally of course, when I think back now to 1997 when we immigrated, it's alot of work, I'm not trying to put you off, but it isn't something that you just decide to do off the cuff. I remember that I started the paperwork process in March of 97' then in May after police checks and health checks (aids etc,,,,) we had to go to Sydney from Brisbane for an interview with the US consulate and pay in US dollors around $600.00 for the interview process, and I was lucky enough to have a job lined up for me upon arrival,( i'm a plumber ) then inlate june my temporary visa arrived and we flew out to the usa on the 10th of Sept'. after selling everything we owned so when we got there we had money to live and buy a car plus set up house, also we had stuff like my plumbing tools coming over by ship( more money!!!!). But at the end of the day I liked the US a great deal and we may go back after 10 or so years back here in australia after I finish studying. It may be a bit cheaper to travel from the UK, as there are quite a few people I met in Florida from England and they had just arrived as I had. Your 1st step is to get passports and speak to the US Consulate and they will give you the application number of the documents that you will need to have filled out and off you go into what can be a daunting process, but if you really want to do it, get organised and show committment and go for it, but New York can be very expensive especially with 3 kids, we did'nt have any so that saved us some money and at the end of it all if you like to travel you won't regret it.

Answer 2

Hmm...tough. I wouldn't go to New York if I were you. If you want a very low crime rate and stuff, I suggest Maine. Some places you go it's beautiful because you can see the coast. I know because my Uncle and Aunt live there. To be exact Boothbay Harbor. They'll probly have the best fudge you've ever eaten, lol. I live in Pennsylvania, pretty low crime rate here. Best of luck to you!

Answer 3

Maybe you should do an exchange program through your school. You could spend some quality time in the USA and learn so much.
If your nice people, you could consider the Northwest part of the USA. Also, our weather is more like the weather in London.

Answer 4

you are somewhere in dreamland kid you are not ready for the big apple yet , there is no attic apts in nyc basement apts lol,and the rent is more then all of you can earn together as for the middle of nowhere you think anywhere around nyc is nowhere then you dont even knowe a thing stay home dont come heren with your rules for crime and gangs aand drugs stay where you are at if its better

Answer 5

If your leaving London why are you thinking of
New York?I was there years ago and ended
up in Pittsburgh.Having a trade I had no problem with work and found life and people
great.Crime drugs etc are every where if you
want them.Go for it.No fear,No regrets.

Answer 6

If you don't have a little bit of money you are not going to be able to pay rent. Anywhere nice in NYC you need some money at least 2G a month. At least

Answer 7

Have you considered Hells Kitchen, NY or Intercourse, Pensylvania neither is as bad as West London.

Answer 8

I THINK APPLICATION FOR IMMIGRANT FORM DS 230 PART ONE AND THEIR PART TWO ,,,BUT NEW YORK I DONT THINK SO THE COST IS MUCH ,I TRYING NOW TO GET GIRLFRIEND TO USA VERY HARD ,,, GOOD LUCK HOPE THE BEST

Answer 9

why america ??
would rather move to another European country .... but each to their own i guess... u shud get in touch with the home office and make enquiries....

Answer 10

if you want cheap i wouldnt go to newyork