Moving Abroad: How To Immigrate The Quick And Easy Way

Wickhmar

Hello boys and girls.

I was wondering if you could offer any sage advice on the following..

I'm planning to go to either the good 'ole US of A or alternitively The Land Of Oz. My plan as it stands today is to save up something in the region of €3000 by the summer, get on a plane and in all probability land on my face. Ya see, I'm concerned about the whole Visa/Job/Accomodation thingie. I have over 3 years experience in IT support (No Degree tho), but am quite willing to work as a waiter or what have ya.

Now here's my conundrum. Do I try to secure a job first before I go over (If so, how do you pull that one off?) or do I get job searchin' from a Motel room when I get there? Are there any services one can avail of that advertise international job schemes? For example, working in Disney or Universal Parks? (I've checked the web sites - nada)

Anyone have a green card they don't want anymore?

Help.. :eek:

kjb

Originally posted by Wickhmar
Now here's my conundrum. Do I try to secure a job first before I go over (If so, how do you pull that one off?) or do I get job searchin' from a Motel room when I get there? Are there any services one can avail of that advertise international job schemes? For example, working in Disney or Universal Parks? (I've checked the web sites - nada)

To get a job in the USA, you will need to provide proof to your (future) employer that you are eligible to work in the country. You can't get that on a tourist visa.

As for getting a resident or work-eligible visa before leaving, you usually need to have a job lined up ahead of time.

If you want to look for a job before coming over, I would suggest finding copies of the International Herald Tribune or USA Today, or the New York Times if you can find it.

The_Conductor

Regardless of whether its the US or Oz that tickles your fancy- DO NOT even dream of going without a proper visa. If you've been working in IT for a few years try to take a few exams, CISCO networking certification or something, even MCPs would be worth something. Get something for your CV though.

Victor

Also remember that IT staff are a dime-a-dozen in the states at the moment.

For Australia, try the work-holiday visa scheme.