Just to clarify other peeps advice; there are really two types of employment visa's hear in the US - The L type visas (L1-A and L-1B) - for intra company transfers which would enable you to work on your hubbies Visa and the harder to obtain H-1B visa which would categorically prohibit you from working here.

As other's have said you absolutely need to be involved in the entire Visa process from end to end.

As for renting - unless you've a large stash of £££ you can bring over for a significant downpayment (e.g. 50%+) your chances of purchasing property in your first couple of years is very slim. It takes time for your credit score (aka FICO) to climb to the point you'd be able to obtain a mortgage (especially in this day and age!)

However renting is still pretty easy and you'll find magazines available outside at any large grocery store etc. that will list out apartments to rent in your area.

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