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>>Thanks for the encouragement, did you have any problems? How long did it take to finally move over there?
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>I personally did not have any problems and it took approx 6 months from the initial paperwork was filed until I got my work permit. Keep in mind I did all this before 9/11. It took someone I know (who is from England) over a year from the initial paperwork filing until he could work.
>First step is to get in touch with the American embassy in England, after that there is a lot of paperwork and a lot of waiting then some more paperwork, then some fingerprinting and some x-rays and then some more waiting. Just make sure you follow the directions.

Thanks.

So the work permit allows basically working and residence? For how long? Do you have to renew that permit at all?

Kev