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Joe_O Force Addict


Posts: 3818 Join date: 2009-11-16 Age: 27 Location: Romania
 | Subject: Moving to America? Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:19 pm | |
| It's something my wife and I have thought about for a long time and perhaps one day we will, I have only visited once and she hasn't been at all and its a huge decision so its not going to be next week even if we do decide to. A question to those of you who may have thought about moving away to America : Where the fuck would you go? LOL If you could move anywhere with a clean slate, not having to worry about location for work in America where would you put yourself and why? Where have you guys visited on holiday that you enjoyed? Any and all input welcome  |
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The Admiral Jedi Knight


Posts: 1745 Join date: 2009-11-18 Age: 47 Location: England UK
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:24 pm | |
| I would definately go rural with a lot of land and good security/rifles  City lifes far too quick, rough, noisy etc, i would like somewhere quiet, private and not too far from a small town for supplies. Ive fancied going there for a long time but work/cash/kids etc kinda makes that impossible but it would be my first choice of country. Oh and stop signing in as hidden, we can still see you  |
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RebelChris Admin


Posts: 1834 Join date: 2009-11-19 Age: 31 Location: Wyoming, USA
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:37 pm | |
| Joe I think you should come to either Wyoming, Colorado or Utah. That way you are within driving distance to Shawn and I!  Seriously though, if you aren't used to a "big" city, then I would take Cobra's advice and stay away from them. Just getting around in places like Denver, San Antonio, Dallas, Phoenix and the like can be kind of hectic... especially if you are unfamiliar to it. Not only that, but the cost of living is insane! Mid-west to interior-west is a decent alternative in my opinion. You could always come visit and we could show you guys around!  |
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Josh Imperial Lieutenant


Posts: 215 Join date: 2009-11-23 Age: 33 Location: Australia
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:40 pm | |
| Whats the immigration laws like there? Easy to become a citizen etc? How do you even go about just moving over there to live? I haven't travelled out of Australia so don't know much about how all that would work! Enlighten me lads  |
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coachk28 Force Addict


Posts: 2035 Join date: 2009-12-15 Age: 31 Location: Chicago, IL
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:43 pm | |
| In my honest opinion as a resident of the United States.... move to Canada!!! This country is going to the shitter!!!!!!
But if I had to give you a general location in the US.... stick with the quiet suburbs close to a big city that has great public transportation!!!!
City life isn't all that bad!!! I've lived in Chicago, IL (3rd in US population) and its near by suburbs all my life (granted I'm only 29) its great. You don't get the hustle and bustle of the major metropolitan area like downtown Chicago. But anytime I want to go into the city or downtown, I'm only a 30 min car drive or walking distance from public transportation!!!!
Don't go rural... unless you plan on doing some major commercial farming, retiring, or being bored to death. My family has property up in Necdeah, Wisconsin.... bout 45 mins away from the Wisconsin Dells (Waterpark Capitol of the US). It's in the middle of no where, too far away from any major city like Madison, Milwaukee, or La Crosse. It's great for a week vacation... but not to live a life!!!
Thats just my opinion as a US resident
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The Admiral Jedi Knight


Posts: 1745 Join date: 2009-11-18 Age: 47 Location: England UK
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:43 pm | |
| Well if you have 250,000 dollars you can invest in an American company or whatever you can get a green card which is instant American citizenship
If you have a trade i guess theres that way in too, not sure on just turning up without either of the above though |
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coachk28 Force Addict


Posts: 2035 Join date: 2009-12-15 Age: 31 Location: Chicago, IL
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:47 pm | |
| According to Lady Liberty.......
"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=24b0a6c515083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=24b0a6c515083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD |
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chazgreentooth Imperial Commander


Posts: 404 Join date: 2009-12-20 Age: 26
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:02 pm | |
| I would love to move over there but I really couldn't decide were to exactly, my Dad is in Wisconsin and its the state I have visited most frequently, its similar to the rural area I live in now so it would be an easy move. I would love to live in a big city for a change though. New York City was the most fun but to be honest I could see the novelty wear off even in my short stay there. I will end up over there at some point in the future no doubt, all my family is moving to Australia or the U.S. anyway  |
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Chris_J Force Addict


Posts: 3617 Join date: 2009-11-19 Age: 40 Location: US
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:52 am | |
| Any where but the U.S.  Me personally, anywhere in the country away from a town or big city. In those places, theres more problems than anything. In the country, make sure the nearest neighbor is a mile down the road or you wont have much privacy for shit. But make sure you do research on what jobs are like in the area first.
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shawn_k Moderator


Posts: 1705 Join date: 2009-11-15 Age: 33 Location: Utah, U.S.
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:15 am | |
| I'll agree with Chris.  Would be fun to have a meet up a couple times a year or something. |
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jimmymindtricks Jedi Master


Posts: 1978 Join date: 2009-12-02 Age: 32 Location: somewhere on endor
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:08 am | |
| thought about it before, but fuerte ventura and australia are on my list aswell where , no city live that's for sure , some where in the country or mountains ive seen some beautiful places in canada aswell pffffffffff i wish , doubt that it will ever happen tho |
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aussiejames Moderator


Posts: 3422 Join date: 2009-11-12 Age: 38 Location: Western Australia
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:34 am | |
| I googled fuerteventura and got a nudist beach with old people  |
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The Admiral Jedi Knight


Posts: 1745 Join date: 2009-11-18 Age: 47 Location: England UK
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:43 am | |
| Been to Lanzarote next door to it, not a place i would live but nice all the same, too friggin windy and its the Hammerhead sharks breeding ground, looked for the nudist beaches but only found 1 irish lass naked who wanted to play ball with me and my kids, the Mrs didnt look happy lmao |
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jimmymindtricks Jedi Master


Posts: 1978 Join date: 2009-12-02 Age: 32 Location: somewhere on endor
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:32 am | |
| fuerte is one of the canarie islands , it's know as the european hawai it is not as populated as the other islands verry peacefull -beautifull and lots of surf plus i can spek my own laungage over theire and it's only 4 houres flying from belgium(family) |
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RebelChris Admin


Posts: 1834 Join date: 2009-11-19 Age: 31 Location: Wyoming, USA
 | Subject: Re: Moving to America? Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:54 pm | |
| My sister-in-law just made the move from the UK to the US. Her green card doesn't become "official" for two more years (I think). She's carrying dual citizenship with the US and UK and still maintains both passports. Part of the deal with that though, is she has to go back to the UK every six months or so. My father-in-law sponsored her on her visa. And I think that's pretty much all there is to it. I can definitely find out more for anyone that's interested. And I wouldn't move to Canada. Their gun laws are too restrictive.  |
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