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I'm a US citizen born and raised in the UK, however sometime in 2015 I plan on moving to the States - permanently.
I've already started saving and hope to have around $15k by the time I go.
I just have no idea about the whole moving process, especially due to the fact that I'm moving to another country that I've never lived in, only visited on vacations for no more than one month.
I am going over next year for about 3 weeks for another vacation.
How should I go about applying for jobs etc.? Anything I need to do? Contact the gov etc??
Any info you could provide would be much appreciated!
You hold a US passport and a US social security number? Have you filed US taxes? If you are male - have you registered with Select Services?
You apply for jobs just like anywhere else - directly at companies, by networking, depending on your line of work through a recruiter/agency.
You hold a US passport and a US social security number? Have you filed US taxes? If you are male - have you registered with Select Services?
You apply for jobs just like anywhere else - directly at companies, by networking, depending on your line of work through a recruiter/agency.
US passport - yes
SSN - no
Filed taxes - no
Male - yes
Select services - no
Jobs - I mean should I apply once I get there or from here?
Jobs - I mean should I apply once I get there or from here?
It depends on the kind of job. What is your line of work? Do you have skills that are in such demand that a company will look so far away? If not, you'll need to wait. Either way, you'll need a social security number.
Are you between the ages of 18 and 25? If so, you must register with the Selective Service. Selective Service System: Welcome If you're over 25, you can cross that one off the list.
It depends on the kind of job. What is your line of work? Do you have skills that are in such demand that a company will look so far away? If not, you'll need to wait. Either way, you'll need a social security number.
Are you between the ages of 18 and 25? If so, you must register with the Selective Service. Selective Service System: Welcome If you're over 25, you can cross that one off the list.
I work in Information Technology, as a Support Analyst, but plan on moving into something like Business Analyst/ Project Management or the eCommerce field.
Do you have a particular city/state/region you are interested in?
You can start looking for jobs online. If you don't nail one down before you get here, then you will need to choose where to move, based on where jobs would be.
There are many tech hubs in the country. I, of course, am partial to California. Love it here. I live in Silicon Valley. Lots of tech jobs and opportunities. Yes, the cost of renting/real estate is high, but other costs are not. Plus, the salaries are generally high to go along with the cost of housing.
Anyway, if you share what type of region/weather you would prefer, we may be able to give you some more specific options.
Do you have family/kids you're bringing with you? Need good schools? Hate snow? Hot weather? Lots of options here.
Yes, you can't look for work without a SS#. That should be high on your list. The selective service I imagine could be done when you are here. But check that online or at the embassy.
I'd research online what cities are hiring in your field. City Data has a wealth of material on cities. If you think a city is a likely candidate, try to read the local paper for clues about which places are hiring. A subscripton to the Wall Street Journal might not be amiss also.
When you have decided on a city, you fly there with minimal possessions. You have a U.S. passport, right? You as a citizen should be able to enter, and start to find a place to live, and look for work. Don't fly to a city that does not have the sort of jobs you want. You need to know that jobs for your qualifications exist there. You will need a resume and references with contact info, especially since employers in the U.S. might hesitate to hire someone whose background they cannot verify.
Do you have a particular city/state/region you are interested in?
You can start looking for jobs online. If you don't nail one down before you get here, then you will need to choose where to move, based on where jobs would be.
There are many tech hubs in the country. I, of course, am partial to California. Love it here. I live in Silicon Valley. Lots of tech jobs and opportunities. Yes, the cost of renting/real estate is high, but other costs are not. Plus, the salaries are generally high to go along with the cost of housing.
Anyway, if you share what type of region/weather you would prefer, we may be able to give you some more specific options.
Do you have family/kids you're bringing with you? Need good schools? Hate snow? Hot weather? Lots of options here.
^^^ This….give us a little more information and I'm sure you will get a lot of useful suggestions. In your field you should be able to get a job if you are somewhat flexible about location; it will be a give and take. Silicon Valley is great; I would also put Austin, Texas on the short list for your industry.
Whether $15K is enough for starting money will depend a bit on where you choose and your lifestyle, but I think it should be enough. I think a lot of people moving with a job have less than that, but they may not be going so far away from their established support network.
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