Brit wanting to move Stateside

[Fatbrit]

Originally Posted by Tiffani

I'm not even sure if Brits are eligible for the Green Card lottery... I can't remember.

Eligibility for the "Green Card lottery" is based on the chargeability of your birthplace.

[synthia]

Except for Northeren Ireland, citizens of the UK are not eligible for the lottery.

The lottery is only available for countries that have had less than 50,000 immigrants total over the previous five years. It's called the diversity lottery, and the idea is that if we already have a lot of people from your country, we don't want you.

You'd be much better off looking at Australia or Canada.

[RICHNTRISH]

Originally Posted by Fatbrit

Here's one: become an established and published researcher in the field of nanotechnology and file for an EB with an NIW. You'll have a green card on arrival.

Oh great now you tell us !

[ChungyUK]

Australia? Not interested in Australia in the slightest so why would I wanna go there. I'm only interested in the US....i know there must be a way but bother not go into as you'll only tell me off. Anyway Canada sounds like a better option.

[Bevdeforges]

Originally Posted by ChungyUK

Australia? Not interested in Australia in the slightest so why would I wanna go there. I'm only interested in the US....i know there must be a way but bother not go into as you'll only tell me off. Anyway Canada sounds like a better option.

Oh, where there's a will there's a way, no doubt. It's just that right now is a particularly bad time to be trying to get into the US unless you have an employer who can transfer you. The standard green card option (getting a parent, child or sibling to sponsor you) is open - but once you have all your papers in place, it can be a LONG wait (measured in terms of years).

If you're absolutely fixated on the US, wait a year or so and see which way things go once there is a new administration in the White House. No guarantees, but it's kind of unlikely it can get much harder to get in. (I know, "famous last words" )
Cheers,
Bev

[Fatbrit]

Originally Posted by synthia

Except for Northeren Ireland, citizens of the UK are not eligible for the lottery.

Citizenship has nothing to do with it.

[Tiffani]

Originally Posted by ChungyUK

Australia? Not interested in Australia in the slightest so why would I wanna go there. I'm only interested in the US....i know there must be a way but bother not go into as you'll only tell me off. Anyway Canada sounds like a better option.

The unfortunate truth is that it's simply really really hard to get into the US. Australia has methods of immigration based on one's own abilities which is why I brought it up (now who's telling who off??? geez)

The sad reality is that America is a pipe dream for most people. It's not impossible, but it's extremely, extremely difficult without specific qualifications (or unless you happen to be born there).

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you would find out sooner or later. If your ultimate goal is truly to live in the US, I would highly recommend getting a PhD (seriously). It just depends on how hard you're willing to work for what you want.

[synthia]

ChungyUK - I'm simply pointing out that you are more likely to be able to emigrate to Australia, while your chances of getting into the US are extremely small.