What process do I have to go through to emigrate to the USA permanently?|175976

I really want to move there and just wondered what I have to do, how long it will take etc. Another point, I live at home with my parents so haven_t got large amounts of furniture etc so would it be best to sell the furniture and buy new out there?

Immigrating to the U.S. takes years. If you do not have immediate family members in the U.S., or a huge amount of money to invest, or a very rare job skill...the only way is to apply through the Diversity Lottery Program. You must register for the lottery 2 years ahead of time...there is open registration each fall. Then about one of every 60 applicants is chosen to be interviewed for consideration. The process costs several thousand dollars and takes several years. Not every country qualifies for the diversity lottery program. Any country that has sent more than 50,000 immigrants to the U.S. in the past few years, is off the list for at least 2 years.. What I am saying here is that it is a very difficult process and you need to be very sure it is what you want. If you are from the U.K ( eccept for Northern Ireland) you are not currently eligible to apply. See sites below to read more about the immigration process. It is equally difficult for an American citizen to immigrate to the U.K. If you are from the U.K., the entire E. U. is open to you, and you may explore that option.

Furniture will be the least of your issues.
1st you need to visit the US embassy or consulate closest to you and get all the requisite information.
It won_t be easy to LEGALLY immigrate.

Depending on where you are from and your circumstance look for 2 to 7 years to get a green card (makes you legal to get work), than another 5 to 10 years after that for citizenship.

If you have a special skill you may be able to work sooner with an H1-B or other type of VISA, but you need to be sponsored by an employer for one of them (basically have a job already before you come to the US).

You basically need a job in the US, and that means you need an employer who will sponsor a work visa for you (can_t get a work visa on your own).

Check with US companies with offices in the UK and UK companies that operate in the USA to apply for jobs. Big hotel chains like Hilton and Marriott hire international staff. Most government agencies in the USA have a citizenship requirement, but an exception is the City of New Orleans:


http://www.cityofno.com/


http://www.cityofno.com/Portals/Portal50��


An option you might want to consider is going to university in the USA. Obtaining a student visa is much easier than getting a work visa, and you MAY be able to work on-campus while attending university. That will also give you a diploma that is more easily recognized by US employers, and the university will help you search for jobs as you get close to graduation. Going to school in the USA long-term will also help you decide if emigrating is really what you want to do.

As examples, some universities where I live with many international students are:


http://www.loyno.edu/


http://www.tulane.edu/


http://www.uno.edu/


UK citizens can visit the US without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which makes traveling for interviews much easier. You can_t work or go to school under the VWP, but job/school interviews, tests, and medical exams are OK.


Good luck!

Well first you have to give up on the real world - then you just have to accept that you don_t want to be part of the civilised world and go from there - enjoy!

Why don_t you go for a year to work there first, and see how you like it. It might not really suit you ....

What is the easiest way to get from Sequoia National Park to Las Vegas?|155528

I am going to be hiking from Yosemite Valley to Sequoia National Park. Then from Sequoia National Park I need to somehow get to Las Vegas. What would be the easiest and least expensive way. Bus, Train, or renting a car. Also what city would I have to go to? Thanks

The _easiest_ way to get from Sequoia to Las Vegas is probably to take the Sequoia-Visalia shuttle, which will run $10-15 depending on the day (weekends are $15), then take an Amtrak or a Greyhound bus from there to Las Vegas. That will run roughly $55 on top of the Sequoia-Visalia shuttle.

One other way to get to Las Vegas is probably to hitchhike to Fresno, and from Fresno take a Greyhound bus to Las Vegas. Tickets for the Greyhound route run between 60 and 90 dollars, depending on when you go and what kind of ticket you have. I_d suggest getting your ticket ahead of time to get lower rates.

Otherwise, renting a car would be pretty expensive, and I believe you_d have to make to to Fresno anyway to find a place to rent from. Bus, by far, would be the cheapest.

How far is the BAPE or BBC/ICE CREAM store from Times Square New York City?|154461

Me and my dad are planning a visit to NYC soon, and I am interested in going to those stores, so thanks for the help!

BBC/Ice Cream is in SoHo on 456 West Broadway. From Times Square you_ll want to take a downtown R train to Prince St. This will put you at Prince and Broadway. From there walk about 4 blocks west and you_re there.

Where is the best place to pick and drop at the Palace Theatre in Albany?|138603

We are attending a show at the Palace Theatre in Albany but are not sure where the best locations to be dropped off and picked up without hitting to much traffic....Any suggestions?

Albany isn_t that big. www.palacealbany.com has a link to a map of the area. Take a look and pick a place -- I_d bet a block toward I-787 would be fine.

How much will I need in spending money for a ten day trip to Italy?|163747

We will be staying in hostels most of the time excluding may three nights. There will be 4 of us (two couples going) and we wana know how much we should each bring..Please help!

$12K,
air-ticket for 4 $5000,
3 night hotel( 2 rooms) $ 1300
6 night Hostel ( 4 beds) $900
Food $200 per day

well ive been to Venice and that was pretty pricey...so id say a fair bit although ive also heard italy isnt as expensive....but id take as if it was maybe the same or a bit more expensive then uk...if that helps at all...

Can a letter with the wrong zip code reach the right address?|163057

I sent out a letter today and I may have put an extra number in the zip code. 016103 instead of 06103. The letter is going to Hartford CT, will it still get there since the city is relatively well known?

It will absolutely get there with no problems.

Yes, especially if you have an experienced mail deliverer that knows his residents.

Yes, but it may be delayed slightly.

no cause thats wat i did and it
didn_t work... so it SUCKS!!!!!!

What time should I get down to the plaza for the Today Show In NYC?|164473

I will be in NYC, and want to go to the Today Show on Feb 1st, Sheryl Crow will be there performing. Does anyone know what time people start getting there to get a good spot?

If you want to get a good location, you should get there around 5AM or so.

4am for sheryl crow.

between 6-8 a.m.


early to get on center stage.

If you want to be right on the front row, I would suggest you get to the Plaza at around 4am and try not to leave the area, because you_ll loose your space.

Take _B_ _D_ _F_ or _V_ train (orange line) to Rockefeller Center.

Good luck and enjoy the show.