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is it possible for irish to move to new york?

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  • 17-03-2013 10:48am
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    sashafierce
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    silja
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    You can' just move, no. You can enter the greencard lottery (DV lottery).


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    sashafierce
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    Ponster
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    Does it have to be NY ? If you're willing to leave then why not try a country that's looking for skilled workers ?


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    sashafierce
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    Ponster
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    sashafierce wrote: »
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    Unfortunately not a lot. Some people are lucky enough to be sponsored by an American country as they have a specific sought after skill-set. Others like me work for a company who have a US branch and was relocated.
    I've met a lot of people out there who are illegal. It's always an option but far too stressful IMO, always looking over your shoulder.


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    ProudDUB
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    OP, sit and pass your accountancy exams. Barring a green card, your chances of getting to the US are very slim unless you have some sort of professional qualification and/or work experience. Once you are qualified, apply for a job with an international company that has offices in the US. Apply for a transfer to the US office. Your company will arrange your visa. You can not do it your self. It can only be done by employers. It involves hiring immigration attorneys, and the process costs thousands of dollars, so companies won't be willing to do it for just anyone.

    Contact the professional organizations of your profession, both here and in the US and see if any of them are doing worker exchange/work experience programs or something that could get you over to the US for even a short period of time. Once there, make a good enough impression that the company may be willing to sponsor you for a full time visa. Again, the company does it, not you and it costs them a lot of money, so once again, they won't do it for just anyone.

    Don't limit yourself to NYC, be willing to go anywhere in the US. Once you have your visa, you can move to where ever you want.

    Start doing your research now as to what qualifications and certifications you will need to work as an accountant in the US in general, and New York State in particular. Get the ball rolling on acquiring them if you can. Your Irish qualifications won't be of any use to you in the US.


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    rockonollie
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    ProudDUB is right......with the exception of the lottery, you have no chance without getting your qualifications......even with them, accounting isn't an area that's particulary lacking in the US.

    I know plenty of irish that worked with Eli-Lilly in Ireland and transfered to the US.....your best option may be to find and get established with an american company with offices in ireland.....just don't expect to be heading off to the US next year.

    I'm sorry we can't give you better news......but the world of immigrant visas is far from simple.


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