Hi again all,

thanks again for your replies. Yeah, I thought of Australia but only when I realized America seems like an impossibility for me after all the information Ive found out.

The thing is, America's really where I want to be, it always has been,and if Im honest it always will be. I went on the website recommended in one of the earlier replies, and there wasnt that much emphasis placed on employment, it seemed very much about being morally suitable and having a good character...if it were that simple Id be in in a shot!

Feel like Ive hit a brick wall, was really hoping to be living over there before I turned 30, and Im about to turn 26. I appear to have presumed too much about the whole situation, I assumed that my education and qualifications would set me in good stead, combined with my age, the fact I speak the english language etc.

I found out about the greencard lottery quite a few years ago, and was so disappointed to find out that it isnt open to British people living in England. Ive travelled to the us lots as well, and every time I get talking to the locals and its all positive, they all seem to say there are so many 'English kids' moving accross now....Im beginning to wonder how?

Heidi x :-)