New members of the USA forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 - USA forum

New members of the USA forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021

Julien Founder

53180POSTS

5 years ago

Hi all,

Newbie on the USA forum? Don't know how to start?

This thread is for you

We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country,
or to tell us more on your expat projects in the USA if you are planning to move there.

It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.

Welcome on board!

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Ezechiel160 Member

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5 years ago

Hi I鈥檓 ezechiel I鈥檒l turn 16 on June , I鈥檓 planning to study and live with my aunt at Illinois, my parents and my aunt are okay with it . I just wanted to know everything we have to do for me to go there

Ciambella ViP

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5 years ago

Ezechiel160 wrote:
Hi I鈥檓 ezechiel I鈥檒l turn 16 on June , I鈥檓 planning to study and live with my aunt at Illinois, my parents and my aunt are okay with it . I just wanted to know everything we have to do for me to go there

The only way for you to come to the US to study is to be an exchange student (maximum one year, inexpensive) or to attend a private academy (two or more years, expensive).

GODSWILL MATTHEW Member

1POSTS

5 years ago

Good morning,
Please I have admission for masters program in Tennessee university. Please I need information and help on the Accommodation in Tennessee, flight to USA and other help.

Thank you

Thehshanya Member

1POSTS

5 years ago

Hi everyone,

I just joined the group and so excited to start this new journey.

My name is Thehshanya, born and raised in South Africa. Last year (2020) I worked as an au pair for a family in California, OC. While working I was and still am completing a master of science in I/O Psychology through an online university that is based in California.

I returned to South Africa this year in January because my visa had expired and I did not want to do another year of au pairing, and instead decided it would be best to come home, complete my masters and start on my expat journey.

I absolutely fell head over hills in love with California. It literally became my home away from home.

I am doing everything I can to try and get back to Cali but it has been so difficult. I need some guidance please.

I know that in order for me to work I would need an employer to sponsor me, and that has been so tough.

I would also like to know if a non relative whom is a USA citizen can sponsor me?

Please please please help me

mannygarzon Member

1POSTS

5 years ago

Hello everyone, I am happy to meet you, I am located in Miami and after 11 years I know the pros and cons of moving to the USA, if you have any questions I am happy to help

JanetReese Member

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5 years ago

Hey, my name is Janet Reese I am looking forward to sharing new things with you guys might be going to need some help so looking forward to it

Michael55david Member

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5 years ago

hello here michael, how are you all? nice to talk here hope you are all good***

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daisie678 New member

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5 years ago

#10

Hello, everyone Daise here, it's my pleasure to be a part of your community Thank you,

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LanaDarling Member

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5 years ago

#11

Hi all. I'm Lana, a real estate agent from Randburg RSA. My 20 year old daughter and I are starting to investigate the possibility of immigration to USA. We've pin pointed Los Angeles Northern suburbs because of the beautiful rolling hills and the "no freeze" weather. So far, I'm partial to Santa Clarita... but we'll see where the oportunities take us.

I am looking for work in real estate, being twice qualified in SA, having had my own small business for four years and having on-off property experience in all sectors for 30 years... and my daughter Jes is looking for study options, she has 5 distinctions - none of which are maths... and part time work possibly in modelling - check out my pics. We also have to fur babies looking forward to hiking in the hills - they would need immigrating with us.

I have no idea where to begin, or what questions to ask... any advice will be much appreciated.

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Kipngetich Benard Member

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5 years ago

#12

I am needy how do I get financial aid

Ciambella ViP

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5 years ago

#13

Kipngetich Benard wrote:
I am needy how do I get financial aid

Financial aid for what?

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alexaben Member

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5 years ago

#14

thank you so much for such a warm welcome .I just joined ,I m alexaben

Kzman Active member

45POSTS

5 years ago

#15

Hi I鈥檓 Kingsley have t been here for a while but I was hoping to get to know some friends and be a part of the family. Thanks

adoelectricinc Member

1POSTS

5 years ago

#16

Hi
My name is Alex. I am 53. will be working in Bahrain for聽 the next year. I speak Spanish, English and Russian. Arriving on the first have of April, looking to make new friends

Ciambella ViP

3482POSTS

5 years ago

#17

adoelectricinc wrote:
Hi
My name is Alex. I am 53. will be working in Bahrain for聽 the next year. I speak Spanish, English and Russian. Arriving on the first have of April, looking to make new friends

You've posted on the wrong forum.聽 Please click here to repost your comment on the Bahrain forum.

Thank you.

Ciambella ViP

3482POSTS

5 years ago

#18

Kzman wrote:
Hi I鈥檓 Kingsley have t been here for a while but I was hoping to get to know some friends and be a part of the family. Thanks

This is the USA forum.聽 If you wish to join the Spain forum, please click here and repost your comment.

Thank you.

Ciambella ViP

3482POSTS

5 years ago

#19

LanaDarling wrote:
I'm Lana, a real estate agent from Randburg RSA. My 20 year old daughter and I are starting to investigate the possibility of immigration to USA. We've pin pointed Los Angeles Northern suburbs because of the beautiful rolling hills and the "no freeze" weather. So far, I'm partial to Santa Clarita... but we'll see where the oportunities take us.

I am looking for work in real estate, being twice qualified in SA, having had my own small business for four years and having on-off property experience in all sectors for 30 years...

It's not easy to immigrate to the US.聽 Tens of thousand people try to do that every year, only a tiny fraction of them achieve their wish.

Putting the immigration aside, becoming a RE agent in CA is neither easy nor inexpensive.聽 Your experience and qualification in SA do not make any difference in the requirements to obtain a RE license.

Here's something for you to peruse. The first link is the official information from CA Dept of Real Estate for out-of-state applicants.聽 The second link is the general requirements from a private RE school.聽

Ciambella ViP

3482POSTS

5 years ago

#20

GODSWILL MATTHEW wrote:
Good morning,
Please I have admission for masters program in Tennessee university. Please I need information and help on the Accommodation in Tennessee, flight to USA and other help.

Thank you

You'll need to contact the university for help with accommodation, visa, and flight arrangement.聽 The first and second may be part of your scholarship or grant, but the flight is more than likely your responsibility in whole.

BTW, when you said "Tennessee University", do you mean University of Tennessee (UT), or Tennessee State University (TSU), or Tennessee Tech?

ksvisalaw New member

3POSTS

5 years ago

#21

Hi Kzman,
I'm also new here, i belongs to San Diego, USA,聽 looking for an online family like you, best wishes for you.

deecab Member

2POSTS

5 years ago

#22

Hello Expats!

Currently, residing US mainland with eyes focused on a Puerto Rico arrival during Q4 .聽 There will be a four legged creature tagging along.聽聽My goal is to abolish my gringo-ways.聽聽Its appalling being Puerto Rican with only聽 few Spanish words under my belt.聽聽Yes, Im starting my Pimsleur now.聽 Humiliation runs amok.

I did expat to Thailand during the Tsunami.聽 I lived there for almost 3 years.聽

Looking forward to networking with all.

DeeCab

Parvaze Contributor

110POSTS

5 years ago

#23

Hi all - I'm in California and looking into moving to the Philippines by the end of 2022. Just gathering information at the moment about best locations etc (Cebu seems pretty decent best so high on the list). Looking forward to connecting with some of your here!

captainthundermining Member

2POSTS

5 years ago

#24

Hi my name is Don.聽聽I am from Canada and have lived in Tunisie a couple of times (Rades & Ain Zagouain) but this time I wanted to join 大咖福利影院聽

I am a seasoned Expat having lived in 14 countries.聽 I am fluent in French, English (R/W/S) and have limited experience (decreasing order) with: Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin & Tagalog.

Hello Group !!

db

Ciambella ViP

3482POSTS

5 years ago

#25

Parvaze wrote:
Hi all - I'm in California and looking into moving to the Philippines by the end of 2022. Just gathering information at the moment about best locations etc (Cebu seems pretty decent best so high on the list). Looking forward to connecting with some of your here!

Your comment would receive more responses if you repost it in the Philippines forum, or more specifically, in the Cebu forum.

Ciambella ViP

3482POSTS

5 years ago

#26

deecab wrote:
Currently, residing US mainland with eyes focused on a Puerto Rico arrival during Q4 .聽 There will be a four legged creature tagging along.聽聽My goal is to abolish my gringo-ways.聽聽Its appalling being Puerto Rican with only聽 few Spanish words under my belt.聽聽Yes, Im starting my Pimsleur now.聽 Humiliation runs amok.

Perhaps you would like to repost your comment in the Puerto Rico forum where expats in PR can share your sentiment.

Ciambella ViP

3482POSTS

5 years ago

#27

captainthundermining wrote:
Hi my name is Don.聽聽I am from Canada and have lived in Tunisie a couple of times (Rades & Ain Zagouain) but this time I wanted to join 大咖福利影院聽

I am a seasoned Expat having lived in 14 countries.聽 I am fluent in French, English (R/W/S) and have limited experience (decreasing order) with: Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin & Tagalog.

Hello Group !!

db

Hello captainthundermining,

Your post is on the USA forum. Is it where you would like it to stay, or would you rather repost in the Tunisia forum?

Either way, welcome to 大咖福利影院.聽 Hope you can find something useful on these forums.

Parvaze Contributor

110POSTS

5 years ago

#28

Sorry for posting on the wrong forum. Appreciate your pointing me to the right one 馃檪

Joyfulful Member

2POSTS

5 years ago

#29

Hi All!聽 I am Joy. I have worked, and lived around the world for 24 years. Currently living in Texas. I am glad to joined this group, and communicate with-some expats as well.
Thanks for having me.
Joy

sebaulavi New member

4POSTS

5 years ago

#30

Hi All,

I am Seb,
have been聽 living in the US for about 20 years and planning to move back to France in 2021.
Would be happy to share my experience and exchange about the modalities of relocating to France after such a long stay abroad.

Seb

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Vivienne3 Member

2POSTS

5 years ago

#31

What's your reason for going back if you don't mind me asking.

sebaulavi New member

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5 years ago

#32

Home sick

SimCityAT Expert

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5 years ago

#33

sebaulavi wrote:
Hi All,

I am Seb,
have been聽 living in the US for about 20 years and planning to move back to France in 2021.
Would be happy to share my experience and exchange about the modalities of relocating to France after such a long stay abroad.

Seb

That's much appreciated, Seb. So thank you.

SimCityAT
Expat Team

SigrunB Member

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5 years ago

#34

Hello fellow Expats!

My name is Sigrun and I have lived in the United States since 1983. I have raised my children here and had several careers.

I now live in beautiful Stuart, FL (known as the Sailfish Capital of the world) with my husband and crazy dog.

I am a real estate agent serving the Treasure Coast of Florida and beyond, knowledgeable about the area and market conditions.

Happy to be a member of this community and to help out with questions especially pertaining to relocation to or from Florida.

Have a great day!

james1197 New member

6POSTS

5 years ago

#35

hello, I temporarily live outside the United States and I really do not like it! circumstances at work! but I believe that everything will be over soon! In everyday life I am james and I work in the service sector!

arifarifinamdar Member

1POSTS

5 years ago

#36

Today is sunday. This is Arif. I live in Union City. Ca, USA. My greetings to you all wonderful people.

prescriptionglasses Member

1POSTS

5 years ago

#37

Hello everyone, I'm from United States. I'm new in this forum and I'm very glad to join this community. I will try my best for sharing information about my experience.

GuestPoster470 Guest

0POSTS

5 years ago

#38

Hello there everyone,

My name is Salman and I am a 25 and a half years old. I am Saudi from Saudi Arabia 馃嚫馃嚘. I am a Cybersecurity, EX-Saudia Airlines Intern, Certified from America. I have lived in America for 8 years straight up since high school days then graduated then went to college then had my training and I just came back to my country Saudi in 2019, so I stayed there from 2011. I am single never been married. I wanna move to America actually like for everything that includes living, working. I have my bachelors degree already and I am already certified and I had my internship with Saudia Airlines as I also have my certification from them and from Cisco networking company as I worked with Cisco networking as a part of my bachelors degree. I am looking to meet people and make more friends in America as I am also looking for my career there as I am looking for a sponsorship of course. I have lived in Washington DC, but I also visited Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Washington state, New York, California almost the whole state, and maybe few but I forgot haha. I am an open book, feel free to message me ( DM ). I have all my friends and people there and I know America very well as they say every block and I spent most of my type there since 2011, but I am currently back in my country Saudi for few work to get done this year only then I am planing to come for good inshallah. I speak English ( perfect ) Arabic ( perfect ). I have worked as a computer engineer, pentester, and my internship.

Usa2elsewhere New member

6POSTS

5 years ago

#39

In Pennsylvania now and trying desperately to move but stuck here because covid is still out there.聽 Need to go south or southwest or California.聽 In the East I prefer Florida but initially the best we may be able to do is Virginia Beach because we may not be able to make the trip directly to Florida.聽 We are a household of 3 disabled family members.聽 I am Sherry with unstable spine with mixed spine problems, depression and anxiety.聽 My husband is John with overweight and lethargy from unknown origin and a candidate for shoulder replacement.聽 My mom Flo is in great shape for her age but has a ligament problem in a knee and multiple spine problems.聽 This gives an idea of our disabilities, but I must get out of the North somehow.聽 Hope to make some friends here and get info for now about Virginia Beach and Florida.聽 Will need to rent at first.聽聽Mom and I had been to St. Augustine Florida in the early 1960s and we rode through Virginia Beach twice.聽 We liked the vibes of both areas.

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honest737 New member

8POSTS

5 years ago

#40

Hello everyone.聽 I am new to the forum.聽 It has become clear to me that applying for a visa to go to China is a bit of a challenge.聽 I hope I can get some help here.

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