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Mae Mir

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Registration: 24 May 2016

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Mae Mir replied to a thread
3 years ago
Julien

New members of the USA forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Mae Mir

Hello lovely people, This is Namitha. I’m a nurse from Queanbeyan NSW, Australia. I’ve dreamed of working in the beautiful Americas, and hope to spend some time travelling North America while working in the USA. My career is helping ... Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
3 years ago
Julien

New members of the USA forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Mae Mir

Hello! I lived in the USA for 23 years, 4 years in Canada and 2years in Singapore. I am originally from Japan. I will be moving to Austin TX and I would appreciate any info!Hi Pink. Welcome to Texas! Austin is a progressive city and now home to ... Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
3 years ago
Julien

New members of the USA forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Mae Mir

Hi Claudia. Welcome to Texas! Check out rent.com and type in your work area code. It’s best to live near your work place when you’re new to the city. Also, please check out which area to avoid. If you don’t drive, check the ... Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest5865

Moving to usa for work by Guest5865

Hi there I have a uncle that lives in the USA and also unsure if he can sponcer me, also I have no proven skill although I’ve been a builder for 10 years in the uk how do I go about moving out there ?

Mae Mir

Hi. The only possible way for you to come to the US is work related immigration or business or investor visa. Your uncle won’t be able to sponsor you as a relative. Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
3 years ago
MH210999

What profession gives you the most chance to work in the US? by MH210999

Hi all, I’m new to this forum and I have been wanting to work and live in the US for several years. I’m from the Netherlands and I’ve completed my high school last year. Now I’m looking into getting an undergraduate degree. ...

Mae Mir

Nursing profession is the sure way to come to the US. It’s been an ongoing high demand profession even before the pandemic, during the pandemic and the years to come with the ageing population and higher life expectancy. I’m a nurse ... Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
5 years ago
sprydderch

Wanting to move to CA from U.K. by sprydderch

Hi, we are very keen to move to CA, possibly SAN Francisco, Mill Valley etc. We are from the U.K., one of us is a university lecturer/ nurse and the other a dentist. We are happy to leave our professions and work in other sectors, but we would ...

Mae Mir replied to a thread
5 years ago
Julien

New members of the USA forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Mae Mir

Hi and welcome. I’m a nurse and moved to US from UK. Are you working as a nurse in UK? Thanks. Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kingsworth

Hi Everyone! by Kingsworth

Hi Everyone, my name is Bolade Kingsworth, am new here. Am based in Boston.

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Mae Mir replied to a thread
6 years ago
MikeGreo

Considering a move to the USA from UK - Want to buy house by MikeGreo

I am seriously considering leaving London, UK to go to USA. I am a software engineer/full stack developer and would be great to get some insights from people who have already made the move or know more about living in the USA after having lived in ...

Mae Mir

Hi Mike. I moved from Surrey UK to Houston, Tx as an ICU nurse. Best moved ever. Great opportunities to work as much as you want, do business, travel, buy brand new SUV and most specially after one year I got my own house with a lake view, twice the ... Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
6 years ago
Patriot101

Do i file for her papers? Or should i give it more time? by Patriot101

Hey whats up im new to this page, i ljve in broward florida my fiance is from barranquilla colombia. We been together now almost a year and shes been wanting me to put in the papers so that she could get her visa or whatever here in the US. Theres ...

Mae Mir

Hi Patriot 101. Get to know her more and see her in Colombia if it is safe to do so. She can only come here thru fiancee visa and you need to show more proof (pictures together, letters etc) that you and her have a solid relationship and not just ... Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
6 years ago
usmc_mv

United States Nonimmigrant Visa Guide - PLEASE READ by usmc_mv

This sticky is not relevant to any persons visiting the United States of America for the sole purpose of business or tourism that is a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program Country or Canada. If you are from a VWP country or Canada and intend to work in ...

Mae Mir

Hi Xishan. Do you hold a German passport or Pakistani passport? If you are a German national, you can apply for ESTA visa waiver program. If not then they will give you the list of requirements you need when they send you the letter with the date ... Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
6 years ago
adzbudz

Advice/Tips for Moving to Texas...? by adzbudz

Hi everyone, I'm considering moving from the UK to the US (Texas) to find a teaching job. I just wanted to know if anyone has ever done this? If so, what advice/tips/precautions etc can you offer? Thanks in advance! :)

Mae Mir

There are a lot of foreign teachers coming to USA. Best is to check with school districts about hiring foreign trained teachers. That's what I did with my current job...called about 4 hospitals and got directly hired so no agency cut from my ... Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
6 years ago
adzbudz

Life in Texas...? by adzbudz

Hi everyone, I'd like to find a job in the US (Texas) from the UK, and I just wanted some advice with regards to the lifestyle in Texas and what I should expect? Thanks in advance :)

Mae Mir

Hi. Welcome to Texas soon. I am based here in Houston and I came from UK. Work and life balance is achievable and cost of living is very affordable. After one year, I bought my own house on a single income and managed to enjoy my holidays abroad 3x ... Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in the USA by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

Mae Mir

Hi everyone. Small contribution from my end. I have been renting in downtown Houston (2 miles from my work) which cost me $1,590/month for 2bedroom 1 bath 900sq ft which includes water and trash valet. After 1 year I managed to buy my own house ... Read More

Mae Mir replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

What to expect when moving to the USA by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to the USA? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...

Mae Mir

Hi Marie. First of all, check out companies/corporations that are hiring the kind of job you are in/qualified at and whether they are willing to file for your work visa. Where are you from and what is your specialty/current job for both you and ... Read More