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out of Ireland into the USA

sitout · 2009-02-27 01:49:07

Hi all, I'm off to the states in 6 weeks time an dont intend on coming back for some time. I have a uncle in Texas and he said he will put me up till i get settled. I will however be illegal after 3 months, what kind of jobs can one do in this situation ! i assume bar work , I'm a guy BTW.

27-02-2009 1:49am

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Hi all, I'm off to the states in 6 weeks time an dont intend on coming back for some time. I have a uncle in Texas and he said he will put me up till i get settled. I will however be illegal after 3 months, what kind of jobs can one do in this situation ! i assume bar work , I'm a guy BTW.

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#2 27-02-2009 1:52am

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Midnight cowboy

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#3 27-02-2009 1:55am

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Ranch work if you're a physical kind of person who doesn't mind getting dirty.

..can think of a couple other jobs with that description too, actually..

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#4 27-02-2009 1:58am

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Brokeback Mountain 2 is casting I hear. If you're a 'method' actor my number is oh-eight-<SNIP>

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#5 27-02-2009 2:05am

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If it all goes wrong jump down to Mexico: they love the Irish.

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Call Me Jimmy wrote: »

Brokeback Mountain 2 is casting I hear. If you're a 'method' actor my number is oh-eight-<SNIP>

You didn't actually post your number, did you?

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#7 27-02-2009 3:08am

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You didn't actually post your number, did you?

Ive seen stranger.......and more desperate........when i look in the mirror

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#8 27-02-2009 3:46am

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You didn't actually post your number, did you?

Those who saw it now have 7 days to live...

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#9 27-02-2009 3:50am

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Who's the killjoy that cock-blocked me?

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#10 27-02-2009 3:50am

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Overheal wrote: »

Those who saw it now have 7 days to live...

Only if they give it a ring.

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Only if they give it a ring.

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#12 27-02-2009 3:58am
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sitout wrote: »

. I will however be illegal after 3 months, what kind of jobs can one do in this situation !

Honnestly, I wouldnt advise it personally, But have you explored All options before you came to the decision of Going to join the legions of undocumented irish?

I'd hate to go somewhere, and always have to look over my sholder, Keep my head down completly and Work for Less then minimum wage

Effective July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage will increase to $7.25 an hour.

Which, according to XE.com is €5.70 and Hour.

If You have made your mind up, and Have decided to go, legal or not, normally i'd suggest building sites, but as stephen has hit the states nearly (or even moreso) then here. chances are sites arent going to be interested in hiring, let alone run the risk of hiring an illegal

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#13 27-02-2009 4:02am

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sitout wrote: »

settled. I will however be illegal after 3 months

Christ they've done it! They've lowered it? HALLELUJAH! Gimme an AMEN brotha!

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#14 27-02-2009 4:48am

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Wasnt it always 90 Days?

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#15 27-02-2009 4:49am

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Did you try applying for a Visa? Their economy is in ribbons aswell at the moment - though it should pick up before ours does.

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#16 27-02-2009 4:49am

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Agent Smith wrote: »

Wasnt it always 90 Days?

Yup.

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#17 27-02-2009 4:56am

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sitout wrote: »

Hi all, I'm off to the states in 6 weeks time an dont intend on coming back for some time. I have a uncle in Texas and he said he will put me up till i get settled. I will however be illegal after 3 months, what kind of jobs can one do in this situation ! i assume bar work , I'm a guy BTW.

Have you not posted in the poker forum as a girl?

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#18 27-02-2009 5:07am

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Why not become the president of the United states?

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#19 27-02-2009 5:28am

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5starpool wrote: »

Have you not posted in the poker forum as a girl?

Yup: http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=53189101&postcount=24

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#20 27-02-2009 8:09am

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Go for it. Worst than can happen is you will be chucked on a plane and sent home if caught

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#21 27-02-2009 8:50am

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sitout wrote: »

Hi all, I'm off to the states in 6 weeks time an dont intend on coming back for some time. I have a uncle in Texas and he said he will put me up till i get settled. I will however be illegal after 3 months, what kind of jobs can one do in this situation ! i assume bar work , I'm a guy BTW.

Seeing as you cross-post, theres a number of musical reviews might take you on. Few high kicks here and there, maybe an Abba number....

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#22 27-02-2009 9:48am

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Highsider wrote: »

Go for it. Worst than can happen is you will be chucked on a plane and sent home if caught

No... the worst that can happen is that he doesn't get into the States ever again even for a simple holiday. That he becomes exempt from the no-visa waiver scheme between Ireland and the States and has to apply for a visa for even a couple of days trip to NY.

Or that he settles there and some family emergency back home leaves him with the unenviable position of deciding whether to stay in the States or risk returning home then trying to get back in again.

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#23 27-02-2009 9:51am

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CreepingDeath wrote: »

=Or that he settles there and some family emergency back home leaves him with the unenviable position of deciding whether to stay in the States or risk returning home then trying to get back in again.

That actually happened to a guy #I know. His Dad dies there and he had to come home from the funeral but because he was illegal he can't go back. He has a girlfriend (Irish who travelled with him) still over there and neither can see each other and he can't go back to the life he had. He is not stuck here, despite setting up a life for himself in NYC for the last 5 years

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#24 27-02-2009 9:59am

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javaboy wrote: »

Yup: http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=53189101&postcount=24

We've found Tars second account!

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#25 27-02-2009 10:11am

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5starpool wrote: »

Have you not posted in the poker forum as a girl?

lol, yea about 2 years ago, to slag off some cork poker no it alls. That was 2 years ago though and have since completely sworn by the Micky! Seriously though thanks for all the replies so far. I'm looking at getting some bar work to start apparently the tips are very good , and i want to make my way up toward Vegas eventually any other pointers guys?

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#26 27-02-2009 6:42pm

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To be honest you should be fine in texas as an illegal given the many illegal mexicans there already. Be carefull though as you cant do anything here without a social security number. In saying that you could prob buy one for 20 dollars. Personally i wouldnt advise it.

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