Category: Moving to America
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How to Get a Social Security Number as a Brit in the U.S.
If you’re planning to work or live in the USA, you absolutely need a Social Security Number (SSN). Not to be confused with a Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN), an SSN is necessary for things like taxes, banking, and getting a driver’s license. The process for getting an SSN varies depending on your situation, so…
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What It’s Like to Attend a K-1 Fiancé Visa Interview at the U.S. Embassy in London
When you arrive at the U.S. Embassy in London for your K-1 visa appointment, you can expect the process to be well-organized and streamlined, even if it may involve a fair bit of waiting. Here’s what to expect! Arrival, Security & Initial Check-In Most applicants arrive at the embassy 10-15 minutes before their scheduled appointment…
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EB-1C Green Card for Multinational Executives and Managers
For multinational companies looking to transfer executives and managers to the United States permanently, the EB-1C visa offers a streamlined path to a green card. This first-preference employment-based category allows qualified individuals to work in the U.S. in a managerial or executive capacity without needing to go through the labor certification (PERM) process. What is…
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Where British Expats & Immigrants Live in the U.S.
Around 700,000 Brits have made the USA their home, with 25% calling the East Coast, especially New York, their turf. From finance in NYC to tech in San Francisco, Brits are blending in. Want to bump into a Brit? Head to Portsmouth, Virginia, where nearly 5% of the small population dons a British identity!
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U.S. Visas That Don’t Require an Employer to Sponsor You
One of the major hurdles to achieving your American Dream through an employment-based route is usually the need to find a U.S. employer who can sponsor (or “petition”) you. But here’s the good news: not all visas require the benevolence of a corporate overlord. Some U.S. visas actually allow either for ‘self-petitioning’, or will permit…
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How to Bring Your Pet to the U.S.
If you’re thinking of bringing your pet to America from the UK, there are some important things you need to know beforehand. Here’s our handy guide on how to get to your pet across the pond!
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