> Are you totally sure you cannot apply through your Irish
> connections...if you are not Irish in any way, why do you have an
> Irish passport.
>
> Just so you know, the DV lottery actually takes an un-proportoinal
> amount of Irish citizens to the US as opposed to any other country.
>
> This must be extremely frustrating for you, and I really sympathise
> for you. I think another option you could try is speaking with an
> immigration lawyer to discuss in detail the possibilties.
>
> Do you have a degree?
>
> I know of someone (before spet 11 I must admit) who had a marketing
> degree. They lived in Uzbekistan. He came to the US on a B2 visa and
> started applying for jobs in a crappy school district that was in
> desperate need for teachers. they hired him on an H-1 visa and he is
> living here pretty much perminantly now teaching math, but ironically
> just got transfered to the PE department.
>
> You CAN apply as a teacher in the US as long as you have a degree,
> there will be countless forms to fill out and many tests to take to
> get you up to their standards. You will probably also be required to
> take night school alongside the teaching, especially if you teach an
> area your not essentially familiar with.
>
> If your PE teacher, what does your husband do - can he look for
> transferes in his job?
>
> If you have been on a ski resort for 5 years, do you ahve enough
> experience to set up your own busiess in the US?
>
> Don't rule living in the US out completely. I like to look at things
> positiviely, and if your willing to persivere for several years you
> will get there.
>
> See a lawyer who you can discuss matters with. If he's no help, try
> another.
Many thanks for your seriously positive reply. I am actually Irish as
both my parents are Irish. As I was born in England I am entitled to an
Irish passport but I have read the details of the DV lottery and one of
your parents must be living in Ireland at the time of your birth in
order to qualify. I must admit I will probably have a go anyway, after
all its free!!
Next answer, Yes I do have a degree and a post grad and 10 years
teaching experience in PE etc. I have also been doing supply teaching so
when I am next in the USA I will see an immigration lawyer.
Great advice and believe me I will not give up!! I may even buy a
lottery ticket on saturday night. Lets see them refuse me with £15
million in my pocket!!
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