{"id":41675,"date":"2020-03-04T14:52:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T13:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/?p=41675"},"modified":"2020-04-02T11:20:33","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T09:20:33","slug":"your-guide-to-moving-to-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/your-guide-to-moving-to-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide To Moving To The USA"},"content":{"rendered":"

So that\u2019s it! It\u2019s decided, you\u2019re moving to the USA. It\u2019s time to hike the soaring<\/strong><\/em><\/span> mountains, listen to country music in Nashville, explore the sand dunes of cape cod – and see the bright lights of Vegas!<\/p>\n

But what\u2019s the next step? There\u2019s a lot to consider before making the big move. What will you do there? How do you get a visa? And the all-important question… which state sells the best hot dogs? (Find out at the end!)<\/p>\n

Well, there\u2019s no need to panic. All your questions will be answered in this guide to moving to the USA. Whether it\u2019s for business, study, or an extended holiday, you\u2019ll be cruising<\/strong><\/em><\/span> the open road in no time and living that American dream!<\/p>\n

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Why you should move to the US<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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American\u2019s \u2018can-do\u2019 positive attitude<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Americans are world-famous for being positive. You\u2019ll be surrounded by enthusiastic people who believe anything is possible. This makes it a great environment to thrive<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. And great company to be in if you\u2019re studying or at work.<\/p>\n

There is a strong sense of community and plenty of people to lend a hand when you first move. Don\u2019t be surprised by a warm, friendly smile in the street, plus America is famous for its customer service. You\u2019ll be told to \u201cHave a nice day\u201d more times than you can possibly count!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the land of opportunity<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

They don\u2019t call it the American dream for nothing. The US regularly ranks highly as one of the best places to work in the world. It\u2019s a great country for tech companies, and if you\u2019re a wannabe<\/strong><\/em><\/span> entrepreneur or innovator, there\u2019s no place like America!<\/p>\n

Excellence in education<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Now we\u2019ve all seen the movies. Who wouldn\u2019t want to experience American college life? But it\u2019s more than just keg<\/strong><\/em><\/span> parties, if you\u2019re looking for a world-class education, the US could be the place for you. There are over 4000 universities for you to choose from. Five of which are in the top ten in the world!<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to move to the US<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Citizens of Spain who want to move to the States must first gain legal permission. This all depends on how long you want to stay and the path you want to take. Before you can start packing your bags, you\u2019ll need to get all your documents in order and make sure you have the correct visa. Let\u2019s take a look at some of your options.<\/p>\n

1. Sponsorship by an employer<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the ways to get permission is if an employer from the US can sponsor you. They will have to prove that there is no other person who is qualified or willing<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to do the job and show their financial abilities to pay you (Form I-140)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The employer completes the process for you, and once you obtain permission, it will allow you to stay permanently<\/strong> in the US. This status is called a green card<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. The process can take between 7 and 33 months<\/a>, depending on your status.<\/p>\n

Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Temporary worker visas<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

A Non-immigrant visa is a temporary visa<\/strong> that allows you to work in the US for a specific amount of time. Once the visa expires, however, you must leave the country.<\/p>\n

There are many different types of work visas. They include one for people who work in a specialised field such as law, architecture, medicine, finance and business – H1<\/a>. And another for people with extraordinary ability in the arts, sport and entertainment – P1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before you apply for your US work visa, your future employer must file a Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker with USCIS (I-129 form)<\/a>. This is the most important document to get your work visa.<\/p>\n

Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Student Visa<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

You need an F1<\/a> student visa if you want to attend an American institution. This includes high school on a foreign exchange or going to university as an international student.*<\/em><\/p>\n

First, you must apply and get an offer from The Student Exchange Visitor Program<\/a> (SEVP), and then you can apply for the F1 visa.<\/p>\n

The Exchange Visitor Visa category also includes the role of au pair, camp counsellor, intern<\/strong><\/em><\/span> and teacher. For this, you will need a J1<\/a> visa, and you must have health insurance.<\/p>\n

*Note for the Student Visa, you must be proficient in English, more about this below.<\/em><\/p>\n

Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Tourist Visa<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

With a tourist visa, you can only stay in the US for six months<\/strong>. You cannot look for work, but this could be a great opportunity to travel around and brush up on<\/strong><\/em><\/span> your English at the same time. For this you will need the B2<\/a> tourist visa.<\/p>\n

Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Make sure you allow plenty of time to submit your visa application – at least a few months in advance!<\/p>\n

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What you need to do to get your visa<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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For most of these visa applications here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to do:<\/p>\n