> Hi all - would be grateful if you could spare a moment and give us
> your opinions/advice on our chances... Excuse the length of the post!
>
> My partner, 2 children (15 & 11) and I are very keen to move to the
> USA. Although we are open minded about where we move to, Maine and
> Iowa are our preferred states. Our situation is really a combination
> of others that I've read about on this site, but still we are not sure
> about the best route or our chances. We have no intention of moving
> back, but are aware of the great shiny US immigration boot waiting to
> kick our asses back home if we don't make the grade!
>
> 1. My partner: works as a web developer, (good experience of 10 years
> + but no relevant qualifications). Just started up as self employed
> in same area and aims to transfer his skill overseas. Has worked for
> American companies in the past. Also doing part-time law degree.
>
> 2. I work as Project Manager for a University, developing potential
> business by connecting SME's with its resources. Have no 'skill' to
> speak of, but do have an hons degree in psychology and qualifications
> in counselling. I also paint largescale oils which I exhibit and sell
> (raking the bottom of the barrel now!).
>
> 3. We have assets of around £200K, including home, dog, cat and
> kitchen sink. We are willing to risk all that we have, to gain
> what we want. We have started applying for jobs overseas (knowing
> that a successful outcome would be nothing short of miraculous!).
> We are also looking into buying a franchise/existing company by
> selling our home and applying for an E2. Dog, cat and kitchen sink
> included in price:)
>
> Our questions are these
>
> a. What are our chances of finding employment in these areas
> (web/project management), bearing in mind, we are not too fussy about
> where we land and willing to drop a few rungs?
> b. If the E2 route is better, what opinions do you have of this
> route/franchises, etc I have read many of the postings about this
> and few are positive...
> c. Enjoying a natter as I do, I would love to hear from those who have
> moved overseas to US as a result of networking. Where to start?
>
> Any random thoughts comments would be much appreciated! Thanks in
> advance for taking the time.
>
> S
Why Maine? good uni jobs, but web/project management, there's sod all
out there, Portland perhaps, but it's crap....Business would hurt,
property tax is pretty high in maine...and it's cold...pretty state
though, but wouldn't bother with a B&B business...good state to retire
too, crap state to work in, especially with kids, schools are crap in a
lot of places, some real jems here and there, mostly in Portland, or
private...good uni's though for nursing, engineering and liberal arts.
Best bet would be to get a job with an outfit in the US, work there for
a year and get them to transfer you...E2 is crap, H1B is a bit crap, for
the spouse at least.
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