Post: #26

I think that some of the US based posters here are often too harsh on their own country and sometimes forget how good some of them have it. Up in Canada we freeze our balls off half the year, sure I could move to Vancouver but then its depressing and raining: you guys have Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and Hawaii. There's a lot of benefits and positives to living in the states, of course there's some down sides, just like everywhere else but there's good reasons why so many are so eager to get into the US.

Myself, its something I'm considering in the future, especially if the Canadian economy tanks. My ideal situation would be living in either Florida or Texas not too far from either Houston or Miami, I do trades/technical type work mostly in oil and gas and the companies I work for in Canada are all US based anyway so a transfer shouldn't be too difficult to set up, especially if Trump's forecasted energy boom comes to fruition.

I think living around Houston/Gavelston and working 40-50 weeks each week could be a nice lifestyle, pay would be decent and cost of living is reasonable, fresh seafood and good hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation are a few things that attract me to the area. I'm sure I'd find a Texan girl to date, preferably Latina. If not, Houston is a great hub to Latin America and the Caribbean for cheap/direct flights if I ever wanted to go on a quick bang mission

Anyway, maybe this guy just wants to escape from Denmark's Jante law and the European culture of mediocrity, I can definitely understand wanting to live in better weather!

Post: #27

(03-16-2017 12:21 PM)scotian Wrote:  Anyway, maybe this guy just wants to escape from Denmark's Jante law and the European culture of mediocrity, I can definitely understand wanting to live in better weather!

I'm not American but I lived in US on/off 10 years. I graduated my ugrad and my mba there. Not only Americans are too harsh on their country, I am also seeing no point to live in United States.

You're only talking about weather. If he wants good weather, he's so much better off to move to Spain, Italy, Greece or Portugal. I've had a lot of relationships with Scandinavian girls in college, Scandinavians really can't cope with American way of living more than 2 years.

Eventually, they will all go back.

Post: #28

(03-16-2017 12:21 PM)scotian Wrote:  I think that some of the US based posters here are often too harsh on their own country and sometimes forget how good some of them have it. Up in Canada we freeze our balls off half the year, sure I could move to Vancouver but then its depressing and raining: you guys have Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and Hawaii. There's a lot of benefits and positives to living in the states, of course there's some down sides, just like everywhere else but there's good reasons why so many are so eager to get into the US.

There are advantages to living in places where you freeze your balls off. Do you have cockroaches in Canada? I had never seen one until I moved to Texas.

We are harsh on America because we live here. We know what is right and what is wrong.

Most Canadians don't want to get into the US, unless they are rich people looking for a needed medical procedure that they can't get in Canada.

Quote:Anyway, maybe this guy just wants to escape from Denmark's Jante law and the European culture of mediocrity, I can definitely understand wanting to live in better weather!

I'd like to know the original poster to tell us what he is looking for with a move to the USA. What does he want in the USA that he can't get in Denmark?

When you make a big move like this, you often don't know what you will like or don't like until you make the change.

Post: #29

(03-16-2017 06:42 PM)puckerman Wrote:  I'd like to know the original poster to tell us what he is looking for with a move to the USA. What does he want in the USA that he can't get in Denmark?

I repeat, fuckable women from every country on earth. And there's money. Shame about the culture, but what else do you need?

Post: #30

(03-14-2017 06:29 AM)Genghis Khan Wrote:  

(03-14-2017 05:58 AM)the Thing Wrote:  Once you graduate you can work legally in the U.S. for 28 months via a program called OPT, or Optional Practical Training. During which time you can demonstrate yourself to your employer and get them to sponsor you for a green card.

Also, to clarify: you don't have to quit your job when the H1B term (of 3 years) is over. You can extend it indefinitely (extend every 3 years).

I'm pretty certain that an H-1B can only be extended once, so you can't be on it for more than 6 years after which point you have to be outside the US for at least a year to qualify for another 6 years. Also just verified this via Google. Though there might be some loophole around this that I'm not aware of.

Edit: Apparently if your green card petition was filed and approved but you can't get the green card due to the huge backlog, you can extend it indefinitely. This still means that (a) you have to have enough rapport with your firm so they file a green card petition for you and (b) you're still employer locked until you actually get the green card.

Post: #31

(03-16-2017 10:27 AM)TigerMandingo Wrote:  Do you really want to work 60+ hours a week while chasing 5s and 6s who think they're 10s?

Stay where you are.

LOL

You forgot the two week holiday per year.

Post: #32

Well, I would say that America is still the best place to make money fast and quick. My advice is get your money and get the hell outta there as soon as possible.

Post: #33

(03-14-2017 08:38 AM)Bailando Wrote:  Thanks for the advices guys, seems like i need to catch an american tuna and marry it before my adventure can begin.. Might look elsewhere to settle my adventurous spirit

Please do not feed the Tuna Inflationary Cycle. I haven't even made Chubby Chaser yet.

It is discussed enough on RvF, but our immigration system has been slanted against Europeans since 1965. The few European immigrants I have met were either married in, very rare "lottery" winners, or tech workers. I'm pretty cynical about it and have empathy for you. You are probably the type of man we need.

Post: #34

For the most part, a lot of countries who used to be 2nd/3rd world countries have caught up to the living standard of the USA and life quality in Western Europe is generally better. No need for them to come to the USA. Most Western Europeans have stopped immigrating to the USA several decades ago. I would say the same thing happening to the Japanese/Korean/Taiwanese. Eventually you will only see a very few of them around...

Post: #35

(03-16-2017 08:24 AM)ElFlaco Wrote:  

(03-14-2017 08:38 AM)Bailando Wrote:  Thanks for the advices guys

My advice: brush up on the grammar topic of uncountable nouns Perfection is not expected but basic errors like this will draw unnecessary attention to your status as outsider. That won't help you in a job search.

"Unsoliticed advice game"

Post: #36

(03-17-2017 11:16 PM)bluejun Wrote:  For the most part, a lot of countries who used to be 2nd/3rd world countries have caught up to the living standard of the USA and life quality in Western Europe is generally better. No need for them to come to the USA. Most Western Europeans have stopped immigrating to the USA several decades ago. I would say the same thing happening to the Japanese/Korean/Taiwanese. Eventually you will only see a very few of them around...

Give me an example of one country that has caught up to America.

I am Canadian, I have many friends who left for America to double and even triple their salaries.

The only reason Europeans stop immigrating is because they probably aren't eligible.

Post: #37

(03-22-2017 11:33 AM)rudebwoy Wrote:  Give me an example of one country that has caught up to America.

I am Canadian, I have many friends who left for America to double and even triple their salaries.

The only reason Europeans stop immigrating is because they probably aren't eligible.

I don't think he necessarily meant pay-wise, US is still far ahead in that respect. But is the average Frenchman really that worse off than the average American? Not really.

There are tons of people from Europe who immigrated to the US, made money, and went back because they didn't jive with the workaholic culture and superficial interactions.

Post: #38

I can name so many countries that have higher living standards for average Joe than the USA. Pretty much all of Scandinavian countries, Germany and France. Japan and Korea may be in the gray area but their infrastructure and public transportation are miles ahead of the USA. Living standards, I meant the quality of your life, not necessarily how much money you make.

Post: #39

(03-22-2017 12:23 PM)bluejun Wrote:  I can name so many countries that have higher living standards for average Joe than the USA. Pretty much all of Scandinavian countries, Germany and France. Japan and Korea may be in the gray area but their infrastructure and public transportation are miles ahead of the USA. Living standards, I meant the quality of your life, not necessarily how much money you make.

Specifically how do you measure this?

Post: #40

I have never been to a country that outdid America or Canada in quality of life (material things).

Sure, the rest of the world isn't so consumed with work as those two countries. You can also make the argument for healthcare not being free in America.

I had a friend come back from France a few weeks ago, he was astonished that the average French person lives a pretty crap life. The prices for basic food stuff is very expensive. I don't know how true it is but they cannot afford to eat or gouge their faces like we do in Canada.

I have been too many of the Scandinavian countries, you are paying through the roof for everything. Sure they are great countries, but I had to take a suitcase of goods for my mate in Iceland in December. I saw leather converse in the local mall (Kringlan) in Reykjavik selling for $270 usd, I could buy 3 pairs of those in Canada.

I don't know anywhere in the world that has better house prices than America, ranch style 4 bedroom homes in Phoenix for low to mid 200k.

How big is the average apartment in Japan or Hong Kong?

The rich Chinese are buying up Canadian real estate like it is a monopoly game.

You simply get more for your money in America, no other country comes close.

Post: #41

I have looked at this from curiosity, and it looks like the O1 visa is the one to aim at getting. Various sources indicate that it's not just for Nobel laureates - qualified, well-established professionals with extensive track record are eligible. This article in particular provides relevant advice (no affiliation):
http://visabuilder.com/blog/escape-from-...-o1-visas/

I can understand while many people want to come to the U.S. I have just visited and the country really has a special "go-getter" spirit not found in Europe. I haven't been to Asia so I cannot draw any comparisons there.

That said, while I'd personally also like to spend a few years in the U.S. professionally, I'll wait until it becomes clearer what changes in the immigration system will President Trump implement.

Post: #42

USA is still probably the best place in the world to get rich, grow a business or ball out of control.

Even people who don't live in the USA tend to profit highly off of the US market (online consumers).

Lots of action happening here.

Live near one of the coasts and you'll be in a good position to take trips to more game-friendly locations

Texas or Florida is ideal, as mentioned above.

Post: #43

I loved the States when visiting. Didn't reallly have a problem getting girls. The way Amaericans do business is incredible as well. Combined with awesome opportunities for my ambitions make me want to come back for a longer time.

However, you should be there for at least 3 months before deciding if you want to live there. It's definitely for me, but I don't expect that to be universal.

Post: #44

If you were a software engineer, then you would know that the US seems to have unlimited demand for them. Being from developed europe is also plus, because people will relate to you better in interviews and at work. It also pays well.

So if you really want to move to the usa, get good enough in writing software to be hired at spotify or one of the euro offices of the big tech companies and then move over with a job offer or an L1 visa.

Be prepared to have much less vacation time than most euros, 2-3 weeks vs 6 weeks and to work 50 hour weeks minimum. Also be prepared to make 6 figures, but pay $2500/month minimum in rent. Most of the good jobs in software are in SFBA or NYC, which have canadian tax rates.

That would probably be the fastest way to immigrate

You can transfer companies on an H1B, it just takes a while paperwork wise. As soon as you are working in the USA, push your employer to get the green card right away, it will take a year or two to obtain. Citizenship will take another 5 years after you get your green card in your hand.

Post: #45

Middle America is truly horrible.

But the good places in the US... Chicago, NYC, Austin, etc. Are absolutely as good as anywhere.

Post: #46

I forgot to add... getting a work visa will be extremely difficult.

Emphasis on extremely.