How to get to USA?

Hi all old buddies of mine,

First of all sorry I couldn't show up for a few weeks as I didn't access to internet at home but now I got a lap top so hopefully I will be in touch now. Well guys its almost been 6 months now I am in Australia and I made no friend, have no one to talk, its 4 days holidays here in Australia and I am alone since last 4 days, just came back from a walk where I had a loud cry in the park but while coming back I decided that I shall move to USA, I have all you good friends here and a few more, I can relate to you all very well, i can get along with you, I can understand you, I can relate to you. So if someone has any knowledge about migration to USA kindly help me, I am a civil Engineer, done with a B.S & M.S in Civil Engineering presently working as a Project Engineer with American multinational firm called Earth Tech (AECOM), 26 years of age, fluent in English and 3 years of work experience which includes one year with the US firm.

Love you all happy easter :)

Would it be possible to transfer within the company that you work for? Maybe you could speak to someone in Human Resources and see if there are any openings in the US (if they have locations in the states).

That's very true. You will also want to talk to the Department of State to get the ball rolling on how to legally come here and what the best options are for you according to your wishes be it immigration or working with a "Green Card".

That's very true. You will also want to talk to the Department of State to get the ball rolling on how to legally come here and what the best options are for you according to your wishes be it immigration or working with a "Green Card".

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What do you mean "immigration OR working with a green card"? I immigrated AND got a green card, it's part of the immigration process.

Well, I am not sure if the coming to the states will give you what your looking for...
It seems that you are looking for a move to find something that isn't anywhere, picking this vibe up from several of your former posts,.....except in you!
I do not find american women or men any kinder here than in Australia, Europe, etc.....not to mention that our economy is AWFUL which tends to make people "edgy"....
But, go for it....I wish you luck.
Blessings, TD

unless you marry an american woman or have skills a company can't readily find in the United States, dude, you are, um, screwed. you can either ramp up your knowledge by more education or um, check out some dating sites? just sayin'.:bgrin2:

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What do you mean "immigration OR working with a green card"? I immigrated AND got a green card, it's part of the immigration process.

Sorry, I'm natural born :) I hear the term all the time but nobody ever said what it was.

There hasn't been an immigrant in our family since just before World War One.

But yeah Then I guess the correct one is VISA? (No not the credit card :P )

Actually, if I could, I'd do a trade with you.....you can come to the good old USA and I'll go there.....close to NZ which, imho, is a far better place to live than here in the states.
Better health care, less crime, WAY better schools, and, personally, I find the people a lot more laid back there than here.
Unfortunately, it is harder for me to get a working visa there than it is for people to come here....no-one wants us in their country anymore lol!

Sorry, I'm natural born :) I hear the term all the time but nobody ever said what it was.

There hasn't been an immigrant in our family since just before World War One.

But yeah Then I guess the correct one is VISA? (No not the credit card :P )

Ah, right, I get what you meant now. Yeah you get a visa (tourist, work, student, etc) to get into the country and the greencard is just the common name for Resident Card, which means you legally live there and not just there for a specific purpose.

I decided that I shall move to USA, I have all you good friends here and a few more, I can relate to you all very well, i can get along with you, I can understand you, I can relate to you.

People are people...us Americans aren't much different from the Aussies you live with now - in fact our accents aren't even as cool as theirs.

Your problem is not related to where you live...I hope you come to realize that before it's too late.

I have serious doubts that getting legal residency in the US will be quick, cheap or easy. Rob... how long did it take you?

Meanwhile you could be looking at 6 more months in Australia, at least. I suggest that you try to make of it the best you can, and follow some of the recommendations made here about joining clubs or groups with compatible interests. Are there not regional chatrooms in Australia? You could try and make internet friends with some Australian woman who would be interested in meeting you in person after a while.

Yea, it takes longer than that for a person married to a US citizen to get a green card, much less someone with no connection to the USA...

you can either ramp up your knowledge by more education ...

I think he said he had a masters in civil engineering. This is an in-demand field always.

I have serious doubts that getting legal residency in the US will be quick, cheap or easy. Rob... how long did it take you?


Pretty much exactly a year, which was actually quick in comparison to lots of other people. And, no, it wasn't cheap at all!

Yea, it takes longer than that for a person married to a US citizen to get a green card, much less someone with no connection to the USA...

How do you mean? Immigration has been tightened now. I looked at getting a work or student visa and decided that wasn't going to happen!

Pink Cat is right though:

I think he said he had a masters in civil engineering. This is an in-demand field always.

Some jobs are in demand in most countries, engineering and teaching are a couple of them. An employer would sponsor you to get a work visa in that case.

I don't think the OP moving to the US is necessarily going to help though!

How do you mean? Immigration has been tightened now. I looked at getting a work or student visa and decided that wasn't going to happen!

LOL Rob, that's exactly what I am saying - it's not going to be easy for a person to just up and get a visa out of thin air. I'm saying it's even hard for the husbands/wives of US citizens to get a visa, let alone someone like Pashtun who has no real connection to the States. I think we are saying the same thing and you read my comments wrong.

As for the civil engineering thing, I honestly don't think it will help. Sure, education looks good when applying...but I don't see him being an engineer as being a factor that makes it much easier for him. My husband has two masters degrees in civil engineering and GIS, and was educated in Europe..if he wants to come the states he still has to go through a long, difficult process the same as anyone else.

LOL Rob, that's exactly what I am saying - it's not going to be easy for a person to just up and get a visa out of thin air. I'm saying it's even hard for the husbands/wives of US citizens to get a visa, let alone someone like Pashtun who has no real connection to the States. I think we are saying the same thing and you read my comments wrong.

Well, no... what I don't understand is why you think it's harder for husbands/wives? The process is actually easier, I think, depending on where you're from of course. All you have to do is prove to USCIS that it's a bona fide marriage (or relationship if you get the visa I got) and not one of convenience. If you're in a poorer country (with histories of marriages of convenience) then it's harder, but I'm not sure how much harder than getting a work visa?

As for the civil engineering thing, I honestly don't think it will help. Sure, education looks good when applying...but I don't see him being an engineer as being a factor that makes it much easier for him. My husband has two masters degrees in civil engineering and GIS, and was educated in Europe..if he wants to come the states he still has to go through a long, difficult process the same as anyone else.

It makes it easier than if he has a profession that isn't needed in the US. If you're a teacher, and engineer, or have any profession where there's a lack of citizens competing for those jobs, then you have way more of a chance than if you're, say a... admin assistant? Can't imagine there's a lack of people going for those jobs so no need to use immigration to fill them. It's the same in the UK. There is actually a list of professions!

I'm not saying this means an engineer will automatically get a job, you still have to go through a process, compete against other qualified people, etc, as you said. But at least you have a chance.

Well, no... what I don't understand is why you think it's harder for husbands/wives? .
Rob, I think you're reading that backwards?

She is saying that it is difficult getting a visa EVEN IF you are already married, so it will be EVEN HARDER to get a visa if you are NOT already married.

No one said it's harder if you are married - they are saying it's even harder if you are NOT married.

... How to get to USA ...

swim to Tokyo Japan & turn right. Head due east, you can't miss it.

that was spectacularly unfunny.

Geo sigh LOL what are we going to do with you


Pash like we stated in early post that you had made before. You have to put yourself out there more. Go against the grain so to speak. Make a HUGE effort to get out there and learn more about the people and their culture. Aussies are outgoing people who toss jokes and love life...Each culture is different. You have to learn to adapt to that culture as well. It seems you have not.

Running from something will not change the fact you have to make a huge effort. Head out to church make friends..a pub so on and so on...Put a add in a online dating service for your area.

Keep trying

Rob, I think you're reading that backwards?

She is saying that it is difficult getting a visa EVEN IF you are already married, so it will be EVEN HARDER to get a visa if you are NOT already married.

No one said it's harder if you are married - they are saying it's even harder if you are NOT married.

Bangs head on desk

I read "harder" instead of "hard".

:o

The American dream :(

swim to Tokyo Japan & turn right. Head due east, you can't miss it.

Lolzzz, I will try that when Australia drives me suicidal :D

Lolzzz, I will try that when Australia drives me suicidal :D

Hon, could it be that you are depressed? Have you thought about seeing a counselor to see what really is at the root of your unhappiness? Perhaps it is not Australia that is making you sad, but something more?:)

Well if youre already working with an american company then I would suggest seeing if you can put in for a transfer. My exbf did that and he was working with a company in Australia and it ended up taking him a year more or less for his job to work the visa part out. His job did all the paperwork, let me see if I can pin point how long it took. He put in the paperwork for a transfer in July or August and was in the states by May of the following year.

I would definately go through your work but more importantly see what american cities your company has offices in because some cities are more welcoming to foreigners than others.

I don't know.. I once filled out one of those applications for a greencard online just for fun and I didn't even think that I sendt it... about 45 minutes later I got a phone call from them inviting me to come :eek:
I told them that I just was joking around and that I didn't think that the thing even got sendt and that I was happy living where I was together with my American husband, but they just went on and on asking me what I did for a living etc... in the end I told them that when the time comes I would prolly be moving to WA or somewhere else.. but then together with my husband so I wouldn't need their "help"... LOL

Rob, I think you're reading that backwards?

She is saying that it is difficult getting a visa EVEN IF you are already married, so it will be EVEN HARDER to get a visa if you are NOT already married.

No one said it's harder if you are married - they are saying it's even harder if you are NOT married.

Thanks Kristin!!!

It is easy to think that it would be easier to meet people and have a fun social life somewhere other than where you are. But the reality is that it is always a challenge to make friends in a new place, particularly in a very different culture than your own, and it requires an output of energy and interest on your part and exercising social skills that may not be comfortable for you.

I'd suggest that you consider whether you are putting yourself into circumstances where you can meet people, if you are introducing yourself, if you are genuinely interested in the people around you, if you've sought out people who share interests with you, if you've found some ways to contribute to others and if you are extending invitations to get together with others, etc. It also helps to be entertaining and interesting. :bgrin2:

These are all skills you can practice wherever you are now if you aren't good at these things. I recommend it because these are exactly the skills you are going to need to make friends in the USA, too. People are pretty much people everywhere and I don't think Americans are all that much more friendly in "real" life. Well, maybe, we are, but it is still a challenge to get to make genuine friends wherever you are.

RaMMie

I think he said he had a masters in civil engineering. This is an in-demand field always.

You're right, PC. I know someone from India who's working as a civil engineer in New Jersey. That's why I mentioned a transfer within the company he works for now if they're based in the US and have offices here.