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Re: UK-US Dual Citizenship, Immigration, etc. (possible teacher) Posted on: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 18:46:11 +0000


> I am a 23-year-old mathematics student (studying, residing and
> claiming citizenship of our green and pleasant land). I will graduate
> next summer with a good degree; I am interested in becoming a (maths)
> teacher.
>
> Could anyone give me a synopsis on how one goes about emigrating to
> the US. Specifically to live and work (as a teacher (incidentally,
> will such a job be thought of highly, in that it would help my
> cause?); or for postgraduate study, if I can afford it and am good
> enough!).
> I've been reading websites and they just seem filled with legalese and
> application-form numbers. From what I understand, US citizenship takes
> a while and you need a green card first. Since I have 'til at least
> June 2005, would contacting the US Embassy to get the ball rolling be
> a good idea? Also, because you have to pay for everything in the
> States, does anyone know if our teacher training satisfies as adequate
> qualification over there? With regard again to money, I've also read
> about needing sponsorship: I'm guessing private schools aren't in the
> position to do so; and as for public schools, well, governments aren't
> known for giving money away!
> I'm also interested in dual citizenship: I am English, not American; I
> just want to live there ;) Would a green card and a visa be enough,
> instead of the bother of dual citizenship (and how does one go about
> that, too)?
>
> At the moment this is currently just an idea. I haven't made a
> decision (as I don't have enough information yet), but it's high up
> there on the list...
>
> Thank you for your help :)
>
> Christopher Harrison

Welcome to the site.
Well read the FAQ on the site and www.uscis.gov

It really isn't easy coming to the States, unless you get a job at a
research uni for instance, you might get an H1B that won't be under the
cap. Otherwise, it'll be a long wait till visa's are available, well Oct
next year, but you can apply in April I think, anyway, it's expensive
and a big hassle for the place that'll sponsor you.

Here's a list someone wrote on the ways in, in a gist:

There are basically SEVEN ways that you can get a visa to live and work
in the US:
(1) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US
citizen.

(2) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. scientific
or medical training. A degree is normally a must. Or you have
superior specialist skills with at least 12 years experience.

(3) You have an Employer who is willing to transfer you - but even the
employer has to make a good case for you - so you have to be a
manager unless you fall under category (2) above.

(4) You may get a Green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens,
except N.Ireland, are not generally eligible unless you, your spouse
or parents were born abroad or held a different citizenship.

(5)You own or buy business (does not get you permanent resident status
i.e. no green card)
The business must have a minimum value of around $100k (more the
better) bearing in mind you will need somewhere to live and with any
startup business you will need at least 2 years living money as back
up. So a figure of $250k would be a nearer minimum

(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to
bring with you. And your background will be investigatedto the hilt.

(7)You have a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister and no
further) who is an US citizen who would sponsor you, approx time this
take 2-12 years.
© Pulaski

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