The Big Leap To America

Klasse

Hi All
In the next year or 2 i plan to move to america as i have family there that can maybe sponsor me, i have a couple of questions below i would like answering that are on my mind.What are the first things to do when you enter America?.

I plan to move to the US permanently , what Visa type do i need ?
I have 1 Criminal Record for hitting someone , will this affect my application (never being in jail)
How Much Money is generally needed when moving to the US
Do i inform the tax office over here with my PPS number that i will be moving to the US and how do i get a US Taxpayer Identification Number when i arrive
How easy is it to open a US bank account and what forms do i need from my own bank, (Which Bank is the most recommended)
Is there such a thing as a Open Flight to the US meaning i can get on any flight one way so i have a Ticket bought
What agencies can i approach for a Apartment/Studio flat is there such thing as RENT ALLOWANCE in America ?
I have Fas Construction Tickets here, are they recognised in america

Fr Tod Umptious

Klasse wrote: »

Hi All
In the next year or 2 i plan to move to america as i have family there that can maybe sponsor me, i have a couple of questions below i would like answering that are on my mind.What are the first things to do when you enter America?.

I plan to move to the US permanently , what Visa type do i need ?
I have 1 Criminal Record for hitting someone , will this affect my application (never being in jail)
How Much Money is generally needed when moving to the US
Do i inform the tax office over here with my PPS number that i will be moving to the US and how do i get a US Taxpayer Identification Number when i arrive
How easy is it to open a US bank account and what forms do i need from my own bank, (Which Bank is the most recommended)
Is there such a thing as a Open Flight to the US meaning i can get on any flight one way so i have a Ticket bought
What agencies can i approach for a Apartment/Studio flat is there such thing as RENT ALLOWANCE in America ?
I have Fas Construction Tickets here, are they recognised in america

Some of those questions are very specific, like the ones about banks and accommodation, America is a huge place with huge cities so things like that vary wildly from place to place

But the first question is the most important

They are a few ways to get legal access to the US long term
1. Get a Green Card through the Dv lottery
2. Get a H1 – B visa where you are sponsored by a company (this si done by lottery and you have to have specific skills to be accepted)
3. Let a L1 visa where you move to the US within an existing job/company
4. Marry an American citizen

Do you fit any of the above ?

él statutorio

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Some of those questions are very specific, like the ones about banks and accommodation, America is a huge place with huge cities so things like that vary wildly from place to place

But the first question is the most important

They are a few ways to get legal access to the US long term
1. Get a Green Card through the Dv lottery
2. Get a H1 – B visa where you are sponsored by a company (this si done by lottery and you have to have specific skills to be accepted)
3. Let a L1 visa where you move to the US within an existing job/company
4. Marry an American citizen

Do you fit any of the above ?

If you don't fit any of the above, you're probably not going anywhere....

silja

What kind of family do you have over there?
Unless it is a spouse, it will take longer than a year or two to get a visa (for example, currently 11 years for married adult children of US citizens, and 13 years for siblings- aunts and cousins cannot sponsor at all).

Klasse

I dont qualify so , ill juat get a one way flight and not come back ;-)

silja

Klasse wrote: »

I dont qualify so , ill juat get a one way flight and not come back ;-)

That would be a very silly thing to do, and preclude you from working legally, and thus, most jobs. Try for the Diversity Visa Lottery, it is open now!

Dave1442397

Klasse wrote: »

I dont qualify so , ill juat get a one way flight and not come back ;-)

They won't even let you on a plane with a one-way ticket unless you have a Green Card or US passport.

Fr Tod Umptious

Klasse wrote: »

I dont qualify so , ill juat get a one way flight and not come back ;-)

If you try that then as another poster said they will not even let you in, you need a return ticket.

And even though people go to the US illegally all the time here are a few of the things you may be restricted from doing while over there illegally.

Returning home

Traveling internationally

Traveling by air internally

Getting a drivers licence

Opening a bank account

Working for anything other than cash in hand.

InTheTrees

Klasse wrote: »

I dont qualify so , ill juat get a one way flight and not come back ;-)

Canada. They're way more friendly and open and easier to get a visa too.