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Ok, I'm gonna try and answer everyones questions in this one post. So listen closely lol
The reason I chose 500 USD a week is because we're pretty much loving on 600ish AUD a week here (since only I am working). I chose that figure as an absolute bare minimum. If we go over to the US, the plan is we would both be working. So I guess you could probably double that amount. We would still plan on have little or no mortgage/rent. So best case scenario.. that 1000ish USD a week would be to cover things like food, gas, electricity, day-to-day bills, general living costs.
As for the green card thing: I'm not entirely sure what Visa we would go on yet. From my research there appears to be a few options. There's also the green card lottery (j/k- but seriously it exists..it's just risky). I have heard sometimes it's easy to just get temporary working visas and then organise upgrading/extentions etc once you're in your desired country.
I don't think there's any particular jobs - although having skills that are in shortage is beneficial. If you look it up online, it tells you all the visas available and the criteria you need to meet to be eligible to receive one. There's also a new visa out ONLY for Aussie's who want to immigrate to the USA. It is renewable without leaving the country, although there are a few hoops to jump through to get that one.
My idea at this stage (and I say idea because I haven't yet nutted it all out, I'm not sure entirely what is required - still research to do), but I work for a company here that has distribution branches in the US. Many visas require you to have work with a US employer. So my thought is to find out if there's a way I can work for the US branch of the company I am with here, then work out the best way to go about it. If one of us has work with a US employer - the spouse can come too.
If all else fails you can get a working visa to work at Camp America, or do a TESOL course and teach English...they take anyone who speaks English as their native tongue...once you have that you can go anywhere. Although you have to complete the TESOL course here before you leave- and get your accreditation. You usually have to commit to 6-12 months in one spot. The company pays for your flights, medicals, accommodation etc, all you gotta do is buy food while you're there. It's a great stepping stone to SAVE funds while you're traveling -and as a bonus gives you extra skill that may help meet some criteria for other Visas.
So you see, there are endless options, you just gotta do A LOT of research, and figure out what's best for you.
Hope that helps...
The reason I chose 500 USD a week is because we're pretty much loving on 600ish AUD a week here (since only I am working). I chose that figure as an absolute bare minimum. If we go over to the US, the plan is we would both be working. So I guess you could probably double that amount. We would still plan on have little or no mortgage/rent. So best case scenario.. that 1000ish USD a week would be to cover things like food, gas, electricity, day-to-day bills, general living costs.
As for the green card thing: I'm not entirely sure what Visa we would go on yet. From my research there appears to be a few options. There's also the green card lottery (j/k- but seriously it exists..it's just risky). I have heard sometimes it's easy to just get temporary working visas and then organise upgrading/extentions etc once you're in your desired country.
I don't think there's any particular jobs - although having skills that are in shortage is beneficial. If you look it up online, it tells you all the visas available and the criteria you need to meet to be eligible to receive one. There's also a new visa out ONLY for Aussie's who want to immigrate to the USA. It is renewable without leaving the country, although there are a few hoops to jump through to get that one.
My idea at this stage (and I say idea because I haven't yet nutted it all out, I'm not sure entirely what is required - still research to do), but I work for a company here that has distribution branches in the US. Many visas require you to have work with a US employer. So my thought is to find out if there's a way I can work for the US branch of the company I am with here, then work out the best way to go about it. If one of us has work with a US employer - the spouse can come too.
If all else fails you can get a working visa to work at Camp America, or do a TESOL course and teach English...they take anyone who speaks English as their native tongue...once you have that you can go anywhere. Although you have to complete the TESOL course here before you leave- and get your accreditation. You usually have to commit to 6-12 months in one spot. The company pays for your flights, medicals, accommodation etc, all you gotta do is buy food while you're there. It's a great stepping stone to SAVE funds while you're traveling -and as a bonus gives you extra skill that may help meet some criteria for other Visas.
So you see, there are endless options, you just gotta do A LOT of research, and figure out what's best for you.
Hope that helps...
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