I am thinking of having an extended stay in the US. I can
try & get a green card while still in OZ due to my career.
But it will take more than a year. Can I go over there &
then try & get one. I am a nurse & I know there is work over
there for aussie nurses.
I don't know a lot about green cards. Are they issued for a
temporary amount of time or permanent? What benefits does
having a green card give me?
If you can help I would appreciate it. If you know of
anywhere I can find out more info that would also be good.
Thankyou.
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Hey nightdreamer
If you can get a green card that means that you have
permenant residency. As far as I know you will never have to
leave and it will not run out. My grandmother has had hers
for the last 35 years or so. If you were issued something
that was temporary it would not be a green-card, which arent
really green but multi-colored with a picture and hologram on
them, I think that you get a pink temp one first or
something. So basicly if you gave a green card you can stay
as long as you like and work. You'll be issued a social
security number as well, much the same as a tax-file number
here in Australia.
Outta curiosity how much do they want from you for it?
Hope this helps
matt
I believe that to get a green card , you should apply
before arriving in the USA. A green card makes you an alien
resident, allowing you to work here, get a social security
number etc. Once you have the card , you may leave the
country but you must return before 12 months. I have a
green card and am living in the states. If you require any
information , I'd be happy to help.Email me. Good luck!!!
I don't know what the costs are. Thanks for the info.
Sinni...email is heading your way. I sort of know you from
TTYC. thanks.
a 'green card' is what immigrants are issued for permanent residence status in the USA. if this is what you have in mind you must apply for it and pay a big fee and go through the formalities at the consulate nearest where your now live. any sort of temporary work arrangement would not involve an application for permanent residence. 'extended stay' doesn't sound like the same thing as immigrating. anyone serious about making that kind of move should be doing research at places other than this.
My husband works for an Australian company here in the
States,so his employers arranged for our green cards and it
was a long and complicated process.Your best bet would be
to get information from your closest American embassy.
You will be required to take the State Licensing exams and
get your state license all over again. US does not accept
foreign licenses, no matter where they are from. This can be
a lengthy process from what I have heard... good luck!