You're a British citizen who wants to move to the United States and get a job so why is it that even though the US and England are suppose to be "friends" it's difficult if not near impossible to get into the states? I mean how does someone go about it??
2007-05-13 13:54:24 · 16 answers · asked by Skye 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I know many cities have exchange programs where someone from the US works in Europe and someone from over there can work here for a set period of time...it may give you a chance to see if this is what you really want, or you could come over as a student and see if you can start the process for moving here more permanently
2007-05-13 14:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by monkey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hehe. I've been asking this same question the other way around. You'd think we'd at least have a working holiday scheme, wouldn't you? My boyfriend and I eventually got fed up of me not being able to work in the UK, and we're getting married in a few weeks. I don't know if it will help but try this website for some info:
2007-05-13 21:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by Flamekat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's difficult because we do, believe it or not, have our own citizens that live here that we need to take care of. Not only that, there's a HUGE waiting list from citizens living in China that want to come too. You've gotta wait your turn. Plain and simple. Yes, we are allies, but that doesn't mean we're also your mother. And in case you haven't noticed, we've got at least twelve million illegal residents who will be bedding down in the USA tonight. We don't have our border security under control - what makes you think we should let anyone in?
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2007-05-13 21:02:05 · answer #3 · answered by ☆Bombastic☆ 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Honestly I would understand someone that lives in a poor country wanting to come to the states, but if my country would be like the UK, I wouldnt even consider that. The England its beautiful and have nothing to envy to the US.
2007-05-13 21:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by Jordan 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
work for a company abroad for a year or so, then transfer to the US branch on an L visa. try to be a manager for a year or more and transfer to a managerial positon in the US. You can then apply for permanent residence if the company sponsors you.
2007-05-17 02:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because contrary to popular belief, you are not entitled to the country of your choice. it is entirely possible for a person to lead a happy and successful life in england, with all the benefits of a person in the US. THAT is why it's hard to come to the US, because you don't need too!
2007-05-14 00:25:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately its only easy if you sneak across the border and then ***** and moan until the government caves in and grants you amnesty. Sorry baby looks like you need to go to Mexico and start there .
2007-05-13 21:00:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
go to Canada first its faster and once you get in Canada start visiting USA in tell you can stay a lot of people do that .and commute back and forth you live in Canada and work in the USA.they have border towns.
2007-05-13 21:04:08 · answer #8 · answered by sehoy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Move to Mexico and cross the border there with others who don't want to wait
2007-05-13 20:57:43 · answer #9 · answered by TAT 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Because you're not our only friend. We've got lots, and they all want into our party. Then there's all the people who sneak in the back door.
2007-05-13 20:59:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋