posted 02-15-2006 04:45 AM         

As this forum helped me to find my Kat, I thought that maybe it will help me to find a solution to problem.

I'm a 33 year old French Senior Graphic Designer, I lived in London UK for the passed 10 years, but now it is time to move on and try to move in America.

The thing is I don't know where to start and know that is really difficult to do.

So, I thought that maybe someone in this forum did it and could help me out with the things to do.

Also, If someone is in the design industry, I would need some good website where to find Jobs appointments or even (in my dreams) offering me a job......

Thanx in advance to those who will help me.

posted 02-15-2006 06:50 AM         

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Originally posted by JimmyUK:
HI,

As this forum helped me to find my Kat, I thought that maybe it will help me to find a solution to problem.

I'm a 33 year old French Senior Graphic Designer, I lived in London UK for the passed 10 years, but now it is time to move on and try to move in America.

The thing is I don't know where to start and know that is really difficult to do.

So, I thought that maybe someone in this forum did it and could help me out with the things to do.

Also, If someone is in the design industry, I would need some good website where to find Jobs appointments or even (in my dreams) offering me a job......

Thanx in advance to those who will help me.

Jimmy

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Hi Jimmy..good to hear from you again....if you remember, I once owned your flamed Kat.....would love to see you move stateside but I am at a loss with any ideas....

my wife was in London a few months ago, I told her to keep an eye open for your Prowler, but she didn't see it while she was there...

posted 02-15-2006 07:55 AM         

Life in London is OK but it is time to move on and the next step will be America.

I'm driving and enjoying the kat as much as possible, I did 5000 miles and fews trip to france in the last 10 months. I'm the star everywhere I go, I will try to find few pictures of car show or cruise I'm regularly going to in London.

That said, I believe it's easier to migrate to Canada, become a citizen there, then move or get a job here. We can hire Canadian's on contract and not have to deal with any legal issues or fees.

There are a bunch of sites to look at like Monster, Dice, Flipdog, Hotjobs, etc. but, I'd do a search for sponsorship (if you still want to go that route) and see what turns up.

posted 02-15-2006 09:42 AM         

I know that it is not gonna be easy, but if I don't try I will never Know.

what is the best way to find sponsorship???
A friend told methat it is possible to use an lawyer to getthework permit, don't no if its true.

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Originally posted by JimmyUK:
thanx for the advices.

I know that it is not gonna be easy, but if I don't try I will never Know.

what is the best way to find sponsorship???
A friend told methat it is possible to use an lawyer to getthework permit, don't no if its true.

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You definitely have to use a lawyer but, unless it's changed recently, you have to find a company first that is willing to sponsor you and set it all up. I don't think you can just pay a lawyer and then come find a place to work. The sponsorship process too is rather laborious and takes years (5 minimum, I think) to get through it all.

During that time, you can't quit that job. If you do, you have to find a new sponsor and the process has to start all over again.

I think because of NAFTA, Canadians can work here with no problem but, folks across the pond have to still be sponsored.

Depending on what your end game is, like I said, it make make more sense to become a Canadian citizen (I've heard it's a very easy process), then seek work here, then take your time and see if you can get a sponsor.

Here is a link to a book in the UK that seems like it may help. http://www.howtofindsponsorship.com/default.asp