Planning Jobs in the US?
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As part of my world tour designed to give me experience of lots of different cars, was thinking of doing some work in the US.
Fully qualified Urban Planner with experience in the development consultancy side of things - project and development mangement, feasibility reports, plus a fair bit of masterplanning/subdivision/urban design work
Basically, what is the job market like out there for someone like me? How much $$ could I expect to make?
Fully qualified Urban Planner with experience in the development consultancy side of things - project and development mangement, feasibility reports, plus a fair bit of masterplanning/subdivision/urban design work
Basically, what is the job market like out there for someone like me? How much $$ could I expect to make?
Erm, you probably need to consult with an immigration attorney - but on the info you've provided here, you've got no chance.
Getting into the country on the strength of your professional qualifications and experience is possible - but difficult. If you have worked for your current employer in a specialist or senior managerial position for at least a year, they could transfer you to a US subsid utilising L1-A or B visa. The petition needs a very strong business plan and bullet-proof reasons why a yank couldn't do the job. Alternatively, try to find a US employer who will sponsor an H1-B petition to utilise what need to be very specialised skills. H1 is a 'capped' visa (limited numbers available, once per year - April 1 2008, for visas effective October 1st 2008) which is heavily over-subscribed. There were over 300,000 H1-B petitions for less than 130,000 visas in 2007.
In both cases, it has to be the employer not the beneficiary that petitions - and there are some hefty costs and a bloody mountain of paperwork.
Finally, you could either marry a USC or sneak in on a VWP and live the criminal lifestyle - or simply wade across the Rio Grande and start claiming benefits.
Not wishing to pour cold piss on your plans - but you should really seek professional advice, if your serious.
Getting into the country on the strength of your professional qualifications and experience is possible - but difficult. If you have worked for your current employer in a specialist or senior managerial position for at least a year, they could transfer you to a US subsid utilising L1-A or B visa. The petition needs a very strong business plan and bullet-proof reasons why a yank couldn't do the job. Alternatively, try to find a US employer who will sponsor an H1-B petition to utilise what need to be very specialised skills. H1 is a 'capped' visa (limited numbers available, once per year - April 1 2008, for visas effective October 1st 2008) which is heavily over-subscribed. There were over 300,000 H1-B petitions for less than 130,000 visas in 2007.
In both cases, it has to be the employer not the beneficiary that petitions - and there are some hefty costs and a bloody mountain of paperwork.
Finally, you could either marry a USC or sneak in on a VWP and live the criminal lifestyle - or simply wade across the Rio Grande and start claiming benefits.
Not wishing to pour cold piss on your plans - but you should really seek professional advice, if your serious.
Holy shiznitz.
Talk about a process and a half. I have a working visa for the UK, have been told by the UK embassy here I am a shoe-in if I want to apply for citizenship. Have been approved for working in the Schlengen countries in the EU without a problem, and New Zealand is another one that is not a problem and Canada, from a friends experience, should be ok as well.
Stuff that for a joke. Was just something I was semi interested in if the opportunity came up. After reading that might just give it a miss.
Talk about a process and a half. I have a working visa for the UK, have been told by the UK embassy here I am a shoe-in if I want to apply for citizenship. Have been approved for working in the Schlengen countries in the EU without a problem, and New Zealand is another one that is not a problem and Canada, from a friends experience, should be ok as well.
Stuff that for a joke. Was just something I was semi interested in if the opportunity came up. After reading that might just give it a miss.
As far as I have been told, Canada will be just as tricky as the US. Could be wrong though, but I believe you still have to wait a couple of years just to get in unless you go the work visa route, then your on the points system.
Agree with Matt. Not much you can do in this situation apart from consult an immigration attorney.
Good luck!
Agree with Matt. Not much you can do in this situation apart from consult an immigration attorney.
Good luck!
The firm I work for offerd me a job in the US about 3 years ago. Happy days thought I.
Blimey- how wrong I was. The application process is so draawn out and after 5 months I told them I couldn't be @rsed with the not knowing if it was on ir off.
I'd like to know how the hell all the useless immigrant NY cabbies get in and get a job
Grrr
Blimey- how wrong I was. The application process is so draawn out and after 5 months I told them I couldn't be @rsed with the not knowing if it was on ir off.
I'd like to know how the hell all the useless immigrant NY cabbies get in and get a job
Grrr
Otter's pocket said:
I'd like to know how the hell all the useless immigrant NY cabbies get in and get a job
Grrr
Otter's pocket said:
The firm I work for offerd me a job in the US about 3 years ago. Happy days thought I.
Blimey- how wrong I was. The application process is so draawn out and after 5 months I told them I couldn't be @rsed with the not knowing if it was on ir off.
I'd like to know how the hell all the useless immigrant NY cabbies get in and get a job
Grrr
Don't be English, basically.Blimey- how wrong I was. The application process is so draawn out and after 5 months I told them I couldn't be @rsed with the not knowing if it was on ir off.
I'd like to know how the hell all the useless immigrant NY cabbies get in and get a job
Grrr
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