well... this has been something I have thought about for a few years, but never seriously enough to do any research into it. I just wondered if anyone could give me any pointers in how I get started on doing some research, resources or places I could look?
I have quite good educational qualifications (Bachelors (first) and Masters degree's in sociology), but my work experience is pretty ordinary - I've been an (unqualified) assistant financial accountant and at the moment Im a supervisor/team leader in an operations department. The company I work for is part of a big group (they are a wholly owned subsidory of Deutsche Post, and part of the DHL brand) and they would definitely have offices in the states, but Im hesitant to try and do anything internally because if it didnt work out it would unsettle my current position.
Should I look for a job first and then they would help me apply for residency? realistically, are my qualifications and skills just not specialised enough for me to be able to emmigrate to the states anyway?
I have a friend in Cali who says she'll marry me so I can get a Green Card as long as she can still date other men - but Im pretty sure she's joking,
Can people still just go to America and try to start a new life, or do I need to prove I have a special skill (which I dont, especially - unless there are shortages in teachers or sociology lecturerers!)
I know there are probably places I can find this stuff out, but... if you know any of those places can you tell me them... its just such a huge thing, I dont know how to start or where to look first?
btw - would it be safe to say I should avoid mentioning my political views (someone posted a political stance survey here once and I came out to the left of Castro, Mao and Lenin) in the immigration process??
