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UK -> USA, working.
Hi All!!
so here's the deal. I'm 19, and live in London, England. I want something different, for about 6 months or so. I can do this only now really, because i'm young and have no ties that bind!! I love the USA... and what i'd want to do is work there for around 6 months. And, i'm not looking for a career.. just something that means I can afford to stay out there for those months. Thing is, i'm not sure if this is even possible? And where is the best place to work? Is it easy to get jobs? I'll work anywhere, even Mcdonalds if need be.. as long as I have money for accomadation and a bit of food that's all I need. I just want to fly away to somewhere new... What is the best way about getting a Visa, enabling me to work? I've tried looking on the net but not all the information is helpful. If any of you could email me with some advice or anything i'd be eternally grateful!! Looking to leave around june time... Dan ~leave what you've lost, leave what's grown old.... on thunder road...~ |
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"dj152" wrote in message ... Hi All!! so here's the deal. I'm 19, and live in London, England. I want something different, for about 6 months or so. I can do this only now really, because i'm young and have no ties that bind!! I love the USA... and what i'd want to do is work there for around 6 months. And, i'm not looking for a career.. just something that means I can afford to stay out there for those months. Thing is, i'm not sure if this is even possible? And where is the best place to work? Is it easy to get jobs? I'll work anywhere, even Mcdonalds if need be.. as long as I have money for accomadation and a bit of food that's all I need. I just want to fly away to somewhere new... What is the best way about getting a Visa, enabling me to work? I've tried looking on the net but not all the information is helpful. If any of you could email me with some advice or anything i'd be eternally grateful!! Looking to leave around june time... Dan One option is working in a summer camp or national park http://www.culturalcube.co.uk/ http://www.campamerica.co.uk/ http://www.ccusa.com/CCUSA/why_do_ccusa.html http://www.gpihr.com/international_applicants.htm Keith |
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"dj152" wrote in message
... Hi All!! so here's the deal. I'm 19, and live in London, England. I want something different, for about 6 months or so. I can do this only now really, because i'm young and have no ties that bind!! I love the USA... and what i'd want to do is work there for around 6 months. And, i'm not looking for a career.. just something that means I can afford to stay out there for those months. Thing is, i'm not sure if this is even possible? And where is the best place to work? Is it easy to get jobs? The best place to work is wherever you want to be. You aren't going to get a work visa unless your father is a high-level diplomat. Go to the USA in a tourist visa, then work "under the table" (can you tell the I'm in the USA now?). You can get work in most privately-owned bars, clubs, restaraunts, car-washes. Most Americans are suckers for English accents. I recommend privately owned versus franchise or "chain" establishments because they would be willing to set up an agreement for a good worker. The franchises (McDonalds, Burger King, etc) will want to see visas and social security cards. Another good place to work in this, ahem, capacity, would be a cleaning company that cleans office buildings. Lots of these companies here, lots of good clean manual labor (at nights), with very few people around. You shouldn't have too much problem working as long as you come as a tourist and are willing to network and scrap around with manual labor. Don't forget that I'm American, never tried this myself in a foreign country, but that how it works according to some of the "illegals" that I know. Also don't forget that you could get deported doing this, but very slim chances, especially in the larger cities and burgs. Go guerrilla and do it on a tourist visa. |
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"Bob F." wrote in message . .. "dj152" wrote in message ... Hi All!! so here's the deal. I'm 19, and live in London, England. I want something different, for about 6 months or so. I can do this only now really, because i'm young and have no ties that bind!! I love the USA... and what i'd want to do is work there for around 6 months. And, i'm not looking for a career.. just something that means I can afford to stay out there for those months. Thing is, i'm not sure if this is even possible? And where is the best place to work? Is it easy to get jobs? The best place to work is wherever you want to be. You aren't going to get a work visa unless your father is a high-level diplomat. Not true at all. There are work visas available. Go to the USA in a tourist visa, then work "under the table" (can you tell the I'm in the USA now?). You can get work in most privately-owned bars, clubs, restaraunts, car-washes. Most Americans are suckers for English accents. I recommend privately owned versus franchise or "chain" establishments because they would be willing to set up an agreement for a good worker. The franchises (McDonalds, Burger King, etc) will want to see visas and social security cards. Another good place to work in this, ahem, capacity, would be a cleaning company that cleans office buildings. Lots of these companies here, lots of good clean manual labor (at nights), with very few people around. You shouldn't have too much problem working as long as you come as a tourist and are willing to network and scrap around with manual labor. Don't forget that I'm American, never tried this myself in a foreign country, but that how it works according to some of the "illegals" that I know. Also don't forget that you could get deported doing this, but very slim chances, especially in the larger cities and burgs. Go guerrilla and do it on a tourist visa. |
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Pan wrote:
On 09 Jan 2004 12:32:17 GMT, ATJUNK (dj152) wrote: [snip] I love the USA... and what i'd want to do is work there for around 6 months. And, i'm not looking for a career.. just something that means I can afford to stay out there for those months. Thing is, i'm not sure if this is even possible? And where is the best place to work? Is it easy to get jobs? The economy sucks here - high unemployment. If your purpose for coming here is to work illegally, stay home. Compared to European countries there's high unemployment here? First I've heard of it. Here in San Diego the type of jobs he's looking for are coming out of people's ears. Even *with* the huge number of illegal aliens in the area. Nex |
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Alan Pollock wrote: Compared to European countries there's high unemployment here? First I've heard of it. Here in San Diego the type of jobs he's looking for are coming out of people's ears. Even *with* the huge number of illegal aliens in the area. Nex Economy is looking great here in AZ. 2003 was a good year for me. |
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On 09 Jan 2004 12:32:17 GMT in rec.travel.usa-canada,
ATJUNK (dj152) wrote: I love the USA... and what i'd want to do is work there for around 6 months. And, i'm not looking for a career.. just something that means I can afford to stay out there for those months. Thing is, i'm not sure if this is even possible? It's not. You need a work visa, which is almost impossible for you to get. |
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you can only stay for 90 days on the visa waiver a visa to stay up to 6 months will cost you £67 and you won't be allowed to work anyway .When you go through immigration they will want to know the ins and outs of where you will be staying during your visit and if you can't satisfy them they will put you on the next flight back home .The only way is to go through the proper channels and join a scheme such as was suggested like a summer camo who wilkl do the paper work for you .If you decide to ignore all advice and go anyway bear in mind if you are refused admission to the dstates once its hard everytime to get in .Security has become a major thing since 9-11 and the immigration officer has the final say on whether or not you enter the country.I have a second home there ans still get third degree at the airport .
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