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In need of some serious advice by Genarose88
I鈥檓 originally from England and moved over here an married my husband in 2016 via the K1. I鈥檝e been with him 9 years in total. I鈥檝e been going through the adjustment of status an only recently received an EAD and SSN. This aside, I ...
That is a very personal decision and it's one that you must make. I assume that your daughter has dual citizenship since you are a British citizen, right? If so, then you could simply go back to the UK; however it may be less messy if you get ... Read More
Me and my partner are looking to move to the USA by Mitchelstone
Hi all, Was just wondering if anyone can be of any help. Me and my long term girlfriend are looking to move to the US from the UK. Would like some help from both US citizens and Expats We are looking to live just outside a city (suburbs) and are ...
I don't know anything about Boise, but your job prospects will be much better in the suburban Detroit area than in Grand Rapids. There are many nice suburbs in the Detroit area (north and northwest of the city of Detroit). I would think that ... Read More
Moving to Florida....finding a job
This is the official government website that talks about work visas. https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states Read More
Payment methods in the USA by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once you聮re settled in the USA, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Credit and debit cards are the most common methods used in stores or to pay for services, but many people, myself included, use online banking to pay for utilities, mortgages or rent, insurance, phone, internet, etc. I only keep around $20 in cash ... Read More
Sense of humour in the USA by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore American聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas. What ...
There is no one "American sense of humor". It's a very diverse country with 320 million people and many different attitudes. What one person finds funny, another may find offensive. This is an impossible question to answer. :) Read More
I need sponsorship visa I was in Usa before 4 years and have SSN. by Badjony
Hello I am from Montenegro that is country in Europe and I have long experience in Catering and Gastronomy almost 13 years and I want move in Usa but need sponsorship visa I need employer. Who can help me can contact me here and I can send my CV and ...
I really have to knowledge of what I am going to say, so it's just a guess. I would imagine, than unless you are a top chef with amazing credentials, there aren't going to be any catering companies or restaurants who would want to go to the ... Read More
How to get 1-2 qm stuff from MI USA to Germany in June 2019? by kjakubek
Does anybody know, what`s the cheapest way to get some personal stuff (ca. 1 qm/ 100 kg) moved from Michigan to Germany? We live in southwest Germany. Our daughter`s high school exchange ends after 10 month this June and we will pick her up from ...
Maybe she could sell everything she doesn't really need to take back to Germany on Ebay and only take the extremely personal items and gifts back with her. Selling on Ebay would take a little time and effort, but it's an option. I would be ... Read More
Financed Car - How to Sell it when moving out of USA by GuestPoser207
My car is financed and I'm leaving the USA for good in a couple of months. I called the bank and they told me to check with the dealer from where I bought the car that they usually buy it back (of course for a very low price). So, I went to ...
You can find some good advice in the link I provided here. A dealer would be the last place I would sell it because typically they offer the lowest price. Use the Kelly Blue Book website to find the value of your car, sell it yourself, and pay off ... Read More
Leather vs fabric sofa / armchairs by Fashavian
I'm refurbishing a sitting room at the moment and trying to decide if it's best to go for leather sofa and armchairs or washable fabric ones. I've never had leather furniture before - are there special considerations or treatments ...
If you have a dog, you might want to avoid leather. I've seen dog claws put scratches and even gouges in the leather. Leather wears very well, but if you're going to be in a very hot climate, it may not be as comfortable to lie on as fabric ... Read More
Thinking about high school and college for teen !
I think it's an entirely personal decision, but my guess would be that your daughter is now comfortable in American schools and American ways since the majority of her life and all of her academic life has been spent here. That would carry a ... Read More
Best universities in the USA by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Students make up an important part of the expat population. This year again, thousands around the world will be leaving their home country to study abroad. How about giving them a hand by sharing with them information about the ...
This question is much too broad. It depends on the chosen field of study. Even academic years vary a little from university to university. All of your questions can be answered by searching for universities and how they are ranked for specific ... Read More
Recognize Brazilian Marriage in USA by acornbringer
Hi there! I'm a US citizen who got married while in Brazil to a Brazilian citizen. My wife and I are wondering where we can learn more about the process of getting our marriage recognized in the United States to make travel easier and extended ...
I found the following information on the internet, but you should always verify it with the proper authorities instead of relying on regular people to advise you. You may want to call the U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo and/or consult an immigration ... Read More
Could you perhaps point me in the right direction?
I assume that you can search Google for "American companies that sponsor H1B visas" and see if you can find a list of them. Here is one job search site that has some companies listed. ... Read More
Best small Towns in USA - Wanting a sense of community by Cabby_City
Hi Everyone Completely new to forums so bare with me on what I write.... I am wanting to gain information and understanding on if moving to the USA where is best to live that has a wonderful smaller town with a great sense of community. I mean do ...
Just search on Google for "best small towns" in the U.S. This is a huge country and there are also a huge number of small towns. You should look at more than just the town. If you have children, you'll want to research the quality of ... Read More
A dependant child education & health in USA- texas by Ashani Nisansala
Does anyone know how about the educational/ cultural status & environment for a dependant child in Texas - Amarillo? Does he will be entitle for government conducting kindergarten/ pre school education? Any idea about the cost of standard ...
In the U.S., education is handled by each state with guidelines mandated by the U.S. Department of Education and below that, each school district; it's not directly managed by the U.S. government. If your son is five years old, he may qualify ... Read More
Good day everybody. by Dodge51
Hello everybody. My name is Peter from England, United Kingdom. My main reason for joining this site is for advice on applying for US immigration from the UK. I am considering applying for a US Green Card under the Employment criteria aspect ...
Your best bet is to contact an immigration lawyer or at least go to the official government website so that you get factual information, not second-hand experiences. Immigration is a very complex subject and best left to the experts. What's ... Read More
Green Card for USA by Grey Matter One
Hello Community Members I want to live anywhere within the United States Have found this link with the heading Green Card through Employment https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/eligibility-categories Am looking to take a course that at the end ...
Yes, I'm a teacher and I teach American English. :) I clicked on that link and it says that you may "apply" for a green card IF you meet certain criteria. It doesn't mean that you get it automatically. Read More
Green Card for USA by Grey Matter One
Hello Community Members I want to live anywhere within the United States Have found this link with the heading Green Card through Employment https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/eligibility-categories Am looking to take a course that at the end ...
As far as I know there are no degrees or certifications that automatically result in a green card. Official government websites or a reliable immigration attorney are your best options. You may also want to consider eventually getting your CPA ... Read More
bad and good?
Your post is rather strange because American citizens know that Hawaii is a state and requires no visas or any other special paperwork, so I doubt that you are really an American. It's no different than moving from Washington to Oregon ---you ... Read More
Is having a US diploma really better than a UK degree? by SnejiK
Hi everyone, This forum looks amazing and as I am looking into doing my Master in a US university I wanted to hear your opinion on an option I have set my heart on. I have been looking for a good program for over 8 months now and my attention landed ...
I would suggest reading as many reviews as possible about Hult. The article below doesn't seem impressed with it and there are some very negative statements in the comment section in addition to hinting that the positive comments may have been ... Read More
Job Websites to Work in the US...?
I believe that you would have to have a valid teaching certificate for the state in which you plan to reside. At that point, you could apply to various school systems or look on the major job search sites: Indeed.com /monster.com, etc. Read More
Cost of living in Sarasota / Building up a credit score by lyma1979
Hi We are looking to move to Sarasota in the middle of next year (July 2018) I wondered if anyone living in Florida is able to give a rough idea of the costs we would need to budget for on a monthly basis. We'd want a 3 bedroom home, 1 car and ...
If you are going to rent a home, the home owner is responsible for the property taxes because you are just renting from him/her. Read More
How to Install office furniture?
You can read online reviews about the companies or you could call a local office furniture store or even a regular furniture store and ask if they would recommend someone to you. Read More
California driving test - steering techniques required? by mel230
Hello! I'm taking my driver's test at the DMV this week, and I have a question about the turning techniques. A lot of people use the hand over hand technique when turning, others use push pull (hand to hand). I rarely feel the need to use ...
I found this on Google which recommends the hand-over-hand method. https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/hdbk/signaling It would probably depend on the person testing you. If they feel you are turning in a way that is potentially ... Read More
Buying from the USA by ryannguyen1
Hello, I recently moved out of the USA and looking to buy an Iphone and a laptop to ship to Japan. Can someone please advise on how I can purchase in the US and ship here? Any suggestions on which company to use to ship the products?
I would suggest Amazon. Many Amazon sellers or Amazon itself ship to foreign countries. Read More
Mistakes expats make in the USA by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to USA? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could give ...
I'm an American and I use those archaic means of measurements, but every tape measure, ruler, etc. that I own has both units of measurement on them, so there's no need to bring them. :):) Read More
Passport renewal Portuguese Embassy
This is the email address for the Portuguese Embassy in Washington: mail@scwas.dgaccp.pt You can write to them and ask for instructions. I can't imagine that you would be required to travel from Kansas to Washington just to renew your ... Read More
Informations about life in usa
Your best options are always to go to official U.S. websites and read about the requirements. You can also apply for visas online or visit the U.S. Embassy in Belgium. If you have been accepted by an American university, then you can apply for a ... Read More
Visa free entry for brazilian in US. by mohsinsh66
Hello everyone I want to know that anyone have any update that when US And Brazil are having aggrement of giving visa free entry to there citizens. I heard that firstly it was expected in December 2016 and now maybe in 2017. Some one have any ...
I teach English and all of my students are Brazilian. I have not heard from any of them that the U.S. allows visa free entry for Brazilians. As far as I know, a visa is required. Read More
Shipping from orange county
I suggest checking FedEx, UPS, and DHL. Those are the most well-known companies and they all have websites as well as customer service phone numbers on their websites. Read More
Moving to San Diego County from Spain
You may want to check with the embassy itself or on an official government website because I'm sure it varies from case to case. People can tell you their personal experiences, but that doesn't mean you will have the same experience. ... Read More
Following fashion in the USA by Priscilla
Hi everyone, Do you follow fashion trends in the USA? Every country and every culture has its own dress code. As far as you are concerned, have you changed the way you dress? Can one easily find fashion boutiques in the USA? Are clothes ...
I think it's impossible to put all Americans into one category any more than you can with any other people. I'm sure that many women would like to wear couture fashion, but it's very expensive. Some American women like to be trendy, ... Read More
Need more information about the place where I will be working
I would check it out with some reliable sources in the city or with the government. You probably should have done that before giving them any of your personal information. Read More
Might flee European debts.. by Sofewonders
Hello, after a series of terrible events, I might need to move back to the US, and flee my French debts. I got mixed up in an investment scam, bought an overpriced home, and rather than let the bank seize and auction it off, I sold it for us as ...
It sounds like you need to talk to an American lawyer who deals with international laws regarding financial matters. This sounds pretty serious and I wouldn't risk taking any layman's advice! Read More
Where should we live in the US? by Quentin_ndl
Hello ! I'm a French man and I'm going to marry an American citizen (i just got my visa). She currently lives in Monroe, Louisiana. We will try and move to a bigger city, with more opportunities. We selected 3 cities (but we are open to ...
I agree with the person who said that your profession should dictate where you move. Find a job first! It might be a good idea for both of you to apply for and get a job and then move, rather than the other way around. It would make life more ... Read More
Simple to own a car in Florida? by GuestPoster33107
Hi, is it simple enough to own a car in Florida? i come out for months at a time and very expensive to hire for 2-3 months so was wondering if not better to buy a small car, i have my own house in sarasota, plus any problems re getting ...
I didn't mean to upset you so much...calm down. I didn't accuse YOU of being a scammer, if you are able to read what I wrote. I said IT sounds like a scam and I also said I could be wrong. You're awfully defensive. Lucky you to get a ... Read More
Simple to own a car in Florida? by GuestPoster33107
Hi, is it simple enough to own a car in Florida? i come out for months at a time and very expensive to hire for 2-3 months so was wondering if not better to buy a small car, i have my own house in sarasota, plus any problems re getting ...
It is none of my business, but this sounds like a scam. I have never heard of any HR departments setting people up with companies like this. It's not their job and they don't get involved because of the potential law suit risks. HR ... Read More
A Place to stay for my daughter in NY 23 sept - 02 October 2016 by Dastar
Hello every one , i am looking for some help, my daughter is travelling to New York 23 September till 2nd October 2016 and because it is her first time and she is travelling on her own she wants to stay with a family or a single girl somewhere very ...
I don't have any specific advice either other than to be very, very careful. Unfortunately, there are bad people in the world. If you find a single girl, make sure to see and talk to her on Skype, because there may be some bad men who pretend to ... Read More
Need some tips to get US visit visa by sonuahmad
Hello Friends, Before giving answer to my post I would like to tell you about me so you can better understand my situation first and then give me suggestions or recommendations. Actually I am from Pakistan married with 2 kids they are both infants ...
As far as I know, there aren't any "tips". You just have to apply, answer the questions honestly, and hope that they accept you. I believe that you will have an interview at the embassy. Tourist visas are easier to get than other ... Read More
Incident Management or Excel Data analysis In New York by GuestPoster4715
I am Esta, from DRC, I am actually working for Vodafone Drc as an IT process management specialist, my tasks are incidents management, changes management, asset management using BMC Remedy and administration of sage x3. I am very good using ...
Post your resume on the important job hunting sites. Here's a link that lists the top 10 sites. https://www.livecareer.com/quintessential/top-10-sites Read More
Is there any Digital Marketing jobs in USA by laurainesnelling
Hello friends i have a 3 year experience in digital marketing . Is there is scope of this field there.
Check the many job websites: indeed.com, monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, glassdoor.com, etc. Read More
Job at Mount sinai hospital -[CONFIRMED SCAM- Beware!] by Ajith Thomas
hi Friends I am from india and looking for a Physical Therapist job in USA. I used to apply for vacancies which are advertised on web.Recently I got a mail from Mount Sinai Hospital NEW YORK for the position of Physical Therapist offering 9500 US ...
I am 100% sure that this is a scam. The English in the emails is terrible. No Americans would write like that with words capitalized that shouldn't be capitalized, strange phrasing and very bad grammar. Also, no doctor would be an HR manager. ... Read More
Tax in Redmond. by vicky_10
Hi, I will be at Microsoft Research, Redmond, WA for three months this summer. I want to know that how much I have to pay tax for my internship salary. For example If I get 5000 USD per month as salary how much should I expect to pay towards taxes?
You are a foreign citizen, so the rules may be different. The Microsoft HR department will be able to answer your questions. Read More
Is real estate in Indiana a safe business to venture in?
It probably depends on the area. Are businesses moving into the nearby area or are they leaving? Are property values increasing or decreasing? I would do some research so see what property values have done over the last 10 years and see what ... Read More
studying BS in USA
Romaniac gave you good advice. You also need to have a student visa and pass an English proficiency test, such as the TOEFL. These things will have to be taken care of before you apply to any universities. You also have to make sure that you ... Read More
French expat in New York, looking for a job and new people to meet
There are also many websites such as monster.com etc. where you will have the best luck in finding a job. You can also call those places and ask if they are accepting applications. Read More
Moving to Atlanta, good idea? Need advices please!
Most people in the U.S. prefer to live in the nicer, safer suburbs of large cities instead of in the city itself. I don't know much about Atlanta but some friends of mine lived in Peachtree, which is a suburb of Atlanta. I would suggest that ... Read More
so im seeking for someone lives in FLORIDA by bilel boss
hello everyone i hope all of u are good ,so im seeking for someone lives in florida because i will go to usa in september and i need who helps to find rent please if there's someone it's very urgent
I think you'll have better luck with Google. Just search for apartment or house rentals in the city where you'll live. It's a safer way for you to find something. Read More
Safety in the USA by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the USA? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I found these statistics: Violent crime > Murder rate 25,757 Ranked 2nd. 98% more than United States 12,996 Ranked 9th. Violent crime > Murder rate per million people 218.49 Ranked 17th. 5 times more than United States 42.01 Ranked ... Read More
Safety in the USA by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the USA? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
It's too bad that you've had such a horrible experience!!!!!!! It's pretty shocking to me to read that. I really believe that if you gave another area of the country a chance, you would have a completely different experience and ... Read More
Please help me, i'm lost amongst all of the advice!! by abthab
Good morning/afternoon to anyone who might read this from an unusually sunny, hot Wales. Guys I'm genuinely considering emmigrating to Florida, i just have the wife to crack now and we will be on our way. as mentioned in my profile, my father ...
You'll need a work visa, but visit the proper U.S. government websites to get accurate information. http://www.h1base.com/content/visas In addition to Monster.com there is Indeed.com and Career.com and Careerbuilder.com Good luck! Read More
Can someone take your airline ticket from you? by My Gully
Long story but someone very close to me came to visit me. She was traveling as a carer to this person who had surgery here. It became a nightmare, hospital wouldn't let my friend in ICU, then the person in hospital claims she didn't try. My ...
Contact the airline and get factual information. Read More
Help please! by JolandaWiid
My partner is trying to locate a friend of his whom he suspects live somewhere in the USA. We have contacted his family here in Port Elizabeth, but they also don't know where he is, infact, the friends have had longer contact with him. Last we ...
You may have more luck searching Facebook or any of the numerous people search sites. There are some that you can pay a small fee, AFTER it finds his name, to get more details, IF more details are even available. It seems that your friend has no ... Read More
Living in the USA
I agree with Priscilla. Use Google to find appropriate, official government websites, so that you get correct information. You have to get a student visa to study here, and then to stay here once your studies are completed, is even more difficult. Read More
Visiting friend on xmas , am not a citizen what do i need
I know that Christmas is over, but it's always best to get your information from the proper authorities. There are many U.S. government websites that you can find by searching on Google which will give you factual information. Asking regular ... Read More
Need Help With Mobile Phone by Cecilia11
In my country, I bought my own favorite phone, then I chose a mobile phone company, signed up for a prepaid plan & got a number. I only need to pay a small amount per year to keep that number active. I don't have monthly fee & I ...
It would be best to call, send an email, or use live support chat if they offer it, to find the correct answers to your question. The information you will get directly from the company will be more accurate than second-hand information from any of ... Read More
Move from Italy to USA, which city has good weather? by Elizabeth 1993
Hi !!! I live in Italy now but I am going to moving in USA. In Where city suggest you to move ? Big city ? I want find a good place near the cost. I prefer that the weather is good all the year because I hate cold. My Boyfriend loves custom and he ...
San Diego probably has the best weather if you mean great temperatures and no snow, but California has a very high cost of living. I would suggest going where the most job opportunities are because that's more important than good weather. :) ... Read More
May I ask a favor all of you guys
From what I can tell on Google, it's a legitimate company, but who is asking you to pay $150, and for what kind of insurance? You must be very careful about these things. Read More