Thanks. I did read that regarding the E3 but I'ts confusing. I am in a position where the company I work for is sending to work for them so my Visa and job are secure. The place I an thinking about is New Haven. I do no feel we lead an extravagant lifestyle.

What salary do you think I need ( presuming just I work ) to live comfortably in a modest apartment or small house.

One other question is regarding a car and credit cards how hard is it for someone coming over to obtain credit? I have and nearly own a property in Aus. If that means anything to US banks.

Also I will be paid in USD and need to pay tax in the states is there some some sort of quick tax calculator where I can work out how much i will see each week. ( Do they hold back tax in the states out of your pay each week? )

What is a 401k?