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Hello,
I was looking for advice to moving and working in the USA.
Firstly, my brief background. I am 26 and a chartered aerospace design engineer with a BEng hons degree in aerospace engineering.
Secondly, what I would like to do. I am looking at either arizona or california as they are the heart of aerospace in the US and of course the weather, openess and un-UK likeness of them both (ive been to cali before).
I would love to hear from other engineers, particularly aerospace, who have emigrated to the US. How they did it. Any problems and advice etc.
First query: Am I correct in understanding that I require an H1-B visa? I did some research and found that when the US economy is good those visas sell out in a week! Surely this is the primary problem with emigrating? Though they took 10months to sell out last year (due to recession).
Second query: Were there any problems with finding a house (to rent), buying a car, opening a bank account etc. Credit?
Third: Health Insurance. A broad idea of how much this is and how easy it is to get would be welcome.
Fourth: Although I work in military aerospace in the UK, it seems near impossible to do the same in the US due to security clearance issues. Anyone with any info on this would be very very welcome!
Any feedback would be appreciated.
RB
I was looking for advice to moving and working in the USA.
Firstly, my brief background. I am 26 and a chartered aerospace design engineer with a BEng hons degree in aerospace engineering.
Secondly, what I would like to do. I am looking at either arizona or california as they are the heart of aerospace in the US and of course the weather, openess and un-UK likeness of them both (ive been to cali before).
I would love to hear from other engineers, particularly aerospace, who have emigrated to the US. How they did it. Any problems and advice etc.
First query: Am I correct in understanding that I require an H1-B visa? I did some research and found that when the US economy is good those visas sell out in a week! Surely this is the primary problem with emigrating? Though they took 10months to sell out last year (due to recession).
Second query: Were there any problems with finding a house (to rent), buying a car, opening a bank account etc. Credit?
Third: Health Insurance. A broad idea of how much this is and how easy it is to get would be welcome.
Fourth: Although I work in military aerospace in the UK, it seems near impossible to do the same in the US due to security clearance issues. Anyone with any info on this would be very very welcome!
Any feedback would be appreciated.
RB