Leave for the USA at least tomorrow

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    Following the example of previous posts, I will briefly tell you how to get to the United States and stay for permanent residence.

    Of the possible options, the best way, in my opinion, is to come to study on an F-1 student visa. Unlike the alternative J-1, obliging you to return to your homeland, you will have the opportunity to look at the country and decide whether to stay. Regardless of the decision made, American diplomas in the market play the role of a bonus to resumes - time will not be wasted.

    How to start


    You should start by collecting the necessary documents for 4-5 option universities, for the submission of which you will have to pay about $ 100 / university. It is quite possible to enroll even with a full scholarship, which gives the right to study for free. If successful, you need notarized paper showing the availability of the necessary funds for the entire period of study (~ $ 40,000 + depending on the chosen university). I just asked a friend to sign a paper confirming their willingness to sponsor. Since she does not bind real obligations, the issue was resolved quickly. Next, with a letter from the university, go to the embassy and get a visa for 4 years. From it you can always switch to a working H1B.

    Work


    Recently, the labor market has flooded noticeably, but there are chances to find a job in IT. In addition, most companies have overseas employment experience and are not afraid of paperwork or related expenses. Acclimatization is painless, people are very friendly. The availability of cheap flights makes Sunday flights to Las Vegas or other places of interest possible. They work a lot here but also have a rest without fail. Among local students it is customary to travel a lot: both around the country and abroad.

    How to live


    It is customary to start living by renting an apartment with roommates, for the search of which http://craigslist.org serves . The chances of "not converging characters" are minimal.
    The order of food prices is close to the current Ukrainian ones, so it’s quite possible to live well at 2,500-3,000 per month (equivalent to 60k per year). The budget consists mainly of rental apartments and entertainment. ~ $ 100 a week goes for food without denying anything to himself. As in many other places, by selling an apartment in Moscow you can buy a house here in the USA and live for a while until the money runs out. Ignorance of the language is ubiquitous here, so you are not shy to act for this reason.

    The reader has probably already seen enough of the photos, so we will skip the part about the beauty and abundance of microclimates / landscapes.

    How to figure it out


    Questions can arise at any time, for this you need not hesitate to contact Russian organizations or read manuals for immigrants. (There is also an official Russian version). If you have specific questions - it is worth looking through http://forum.privet.com

    Good luck!

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