Live And Work In America 7E

Whether you are a foreigner on holiday and exploring the possibilities of living in the United States, or whether you have already made up your mind to go there full-time, this easy-toread handbook will tell you how to go about it. It covers all you need to know about: - How to obtain visas, whether for tourism or business - How to obtain permanent residency, on a number of possible grounds - Shipping your possessions and Customs and Excise - Finding work and starting your own business - Dealing with money matters and mortgages - Educating your children at school and at college - Personal security and how to stay safe - Travelling around the States - Opportunities for young people and teachers

Contents: 1. Considering the USA; 2. What's it like in the USA?; 3. Preparations at home; 4. Visas and immigration; 5. Getting to the USA; 6. Travelling about; 7. Finding work; 8. Money matters; 9. The children and their education; 10. Opportunities for young people and teachers; 11. Staying or returning; US English; Glossary; Statutory public holidays; State tourist offices; Further reading; Weights and measures; Index.