> Hi everyone. I'm looking for some advice.
>
> I'm British, 20 years old and work in IT for a well known rail
> engineering company.
>
> My long-term (going on 5 years) girlfriend is American and I intend to
> live with her in the US. I've spent a lot of time with her (although
> only with a standard visa waver for recreational reasons) and have some
> quite impressive long-distance phone bills. Naturally, we're entirely
> serious about our relationship.
>
> I know there is the option of immigration through marriage but, because
> of our age, I suspect the immigration people would be suspicious and
> disallow it.
>
> I would like to know, if you don't mind, what my options are for living
> and working in the US. I did try Google, but met page after page of
> confusing form numbers. I thought it might be best to just ask somebody.
>
> I have suitable A-Level qualifications and experience to take on most IT
> tech / web development jobs, and I can get references from employers to
> back me up there. I don't think I would struggle to find a job.
>
> We're aiming to live in Portland, Oregon, which is quite a large city.
>
> My only concern is that an American employer may choose an American
> employee over myself simply because it is easier and avoids all the
> forms and paperwork. I don't know how much truth there may be to this
> concern.
>
> I would also like to know, again if you don't mind, what the process
> would be should I receive a job offer from an American employee. What
> would they, and I, have to do to allow me to take residence in the US
> and begin work for them?
>
> I've heard it may be easier to work for an agency, as they are often
> experienced in the visa process. Any opinions on this?
>
> Many thanks for any help you guys can provide. I will do everything I
> can to live with my girlfriend, I just need a starting point.
>
> If you prefer to email me, daniel -at- brakedisc.net
>
> Daniel
That should no cause no great problem at all.. If you future wife earns enough to sponsor you...there might be suspicious if she is 73 and you are 20 though..
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