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Moving Abroad: How To Immigrate The Quick And Easy Way

  • 19-02-2003 12:07pm
    #1
    Wickhmar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭


    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:


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  • #2
    kjb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭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.


  • #3
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #4
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,580 ✭✭✭✭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.


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