Category: Moving to America
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What’s going on with the Diversity Visa Lottery this year (FY 2027)?
The Diversity Visa lottery offers 55,000 green cards annually to diversify the U.S. population. For the first time, all UK citizens can apply for FY 2026, beginning October 2, 2024. While the odds are low, seizing the opportunity could be life-changing, so don’t hesitate to explore your options!
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WATCH: Navigating the American Workplace as an Expat, with IMPACT Group HR
Relocating from the UK to the U.S. offers exciting professional opportunities—but also presents unique challenges in adapting to a new workplace culture. Watch our webinar featuring insightful contributions from Lucy Foster and Tracy Kautzmann from our friends at IMPACT Group HR—experts in global career transitions and relocation support. Drawing from their extensive experience assisting expat…
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Diversity Visa Lottery (FY-2025) Update: Big News for British Entrants!
What is the Diversity Visa Lottery? As you may know, the USA dishes out thousands of green cards at random every year as part of the Diversity Visa program. Its purpose is to diversify the population of the U.S. To that end, every year, 55,000 United States green cards are offered out via a lottery.…
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Shipping your Belongings from the UK to the U.S.
Shipping your stuff to the U.S. doesn’t have to stress you out. Research your options for small or large items. Services like DHL, FedEx, or USPS are great for documents, while Send My Bag and Seven Seas Worldwide are perfect for bigger stuff. Customs can be tricky, so double-check regulations too!
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Foreign Exchange and Transferring Money to the US – What You Need to Know
Our partners at Halo Financial give you the lowdown on currency exchange. Foreign exchange is a highly volatile market in which the right exchange rate can come and go in the blink of an eye. The timing of when you choose to buy or sell your currency will ultimately determine the exchange rate and how…
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Have Your Say: Which Transatlantic Airline is Your Favourite?
Thinking about crossing the Atlantic and not sure which airline to pick? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! From British Airways’ elegance to Virgin Atlantic’s rock star vibe, Delta’s great deals, American Airlines’ extensive network, to Norse Atlantic’s budget-friendly approach, we’ve summed up the top 5 for you. Ready to take off?
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