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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.

If you don't mind me asking, how did this person from England get in, looking at all the red-tape it looks very unlikely I will get entry to the US at all.

Apparently unless you are a very important person for a very important job, or have an immediate relative in the US, or own a business or are an invester you are stuffed.....

Kev