Moving abroad is a very big step as there are a lot of things to consider concerning family, friends and other related issues. As a UK national, one has the right to work and live in any European Union or European Economic Area country. UK nationals will be given the same privilege as nationals of their destination country in social security matters, pay and working conditions. However, working further afield such as in the United States may entail different terms and conditions from the employment rights that they are enjoying in other EU-member states.
For those looking for new career opportunities or a fresh start, America remains a popular and attractive country. British citizens or any other national of an overseas country who desires to enter the US must first have either an immigrant visa for permanent residence or a non-immigrant visa for a temporary stay. The immigration law defines the type of visa that one must obtain in relation to one’s travel purpose. Although having a visa does not assure entry into the US, obtaining a US visa lets you to take a trip to a port-of-entry and ask for permission to enter the US from a Customs Border Protection officer of the Department of Homeland Security.
Nationals of certain countries, through the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), can travel to the US for business and tourism for a time span of 90 days or less without a visa. Such a programme has been established for the purpose of removing any unnecessary hindrances to travel, permitting the Department of State to focus its consular resources in other areas and stimulating the industry of tourism. Prior to the admission, VWP travellers will be screened. The United Kingdom is one of the 27 countries currently participating in this programme.
I always wanted to live in the usa when I was younger. I was under the impression it’s hard to get a green card
Comment by Nick — June 5, 2009 @ 10:22 am