[JCAddy]

This relates to my other thread. Part deux if you will. I am keeping my options WAY open and looking for a big change.

There is a slight possibility that I could move out of the U.S. for work. Liverpool to be exact.

When doing something like this, I now realize now that selling most of the stuff you own and don't need to keep is the smartest thing to do to simplify the move, but what I am wondering is about visa's and legalities of something like this. Does anyone know off hand how the U.S. treats situations like this and if i'll have to keep paying taxes here in the states when living in another country, how long a visa lasts, etc etc....

Any information is greatly appreciated as in my other thread.

Thanks again,
Jason

[LesliePere]

Well, it depends on your citizenship. Are you a us citizen/permanent resident or you are a citizen of another country living in the states. either way i believe you need pay taxes in both countries (at least that's how it was a while back). regardless where you move, chances are you need to obtain a working permit of some sort from the country you are going to, or your visa should specify that it allows you to work in that country.

your best bet is to contact the consulate/embassy of the country you are going to BEFORE you actually sell your stuff or moving that would realieve you from further headaches.

as far as taxes go, you can contact an accountant for advice.

how long a visa lasts? that depends. some for 3 months, 6 months, a year, etc. but you can renew it in the other country before its expiration.

[JCAddy]

Thanks for the reply Leslie.

I am a US citizen and have never lived out of the country before. That's the reason for all these stupid questions

When transferring to an out of country job, should you have your future employer pay for the Visa? Should they pay for the move? Half of the move? Flight over? Obviously all this would be wonderful, but is it realistic or would I be asking TOO much if I brought that up?

I'll do that and contact the embassy for detailed answers.

Thanks again, very helpful as always.

Jason

[LesliePere]

The only time an employer would pay for all these expenses if:

1. They really need you there
2. You have such extraordinary skills that he has problem finding otherwise

Depending on how long you're planning to stay there, it would make sense to find employment first before you go there. What if you don't find employment? Have you planned on that? You sell your stuff, live there for awhile until your money runs out, then you are forced to come back to nothing because you didn't find employment. I mean the fun and adventure is always there, so that's a plus. Just plan ahead.

Of course the other scenario is always true, which is, it's easier to find employment if you are physically located in the area where you wanna work.

you can always just obtain a plain visitor visa. go there, look around, live there for awhile. meanwhile, look for work. if you find one, then apply for a work permit, since you already there. and in that case your future employer might help to obtain work permit, and will be easier since you will have an offer of employment. scenarios are different so you can play by ear.

Either way, good luck! It's always exciting to go and live abroad.

PS: I'm pretty sure they won't pay for the move unless you are some high powered X-ecutive or something rather. But miracles do happen...

[JCAddy]

Leslie, I've actually got a great lead out there is why I made this post. I would never move somewhere if I didn't have a job ahead of time.

I think it makes sense for the employer to pay for the flight out at least. If they are hiring you out of the country there has got to be good reason when normally they can hire locally. I asked about the other expenses out of pure curiosity. One can dream

I've heard that flying pets to England is a pain in the arse. Expensive and since it's an island, they make you quarantine the pet for a month or something? Can anyone verify this. I've looked online and can't find anything.

Ciao.

[DrMerman]

Hey buddy,

I can't really help with the visa stuff, but I do agree with what LesliePere has said. It's a big deal that you've got that job offer, and could make things alot easier.

I CAN however give you this :

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/index.htm

There are ways to bring animals over without the month quarantine. The USA is on the list of countries that the scheme works with, so you shouldn't have too many problems.

If you've think of any other questions, give us a shout and I'll see what I can answer

Cheers,
Dr Merman

[JCAddy]

That's great news. Thanks Doc!

Fantastic.

[martgreg]

You MUST file your taxes in USA, and then you can get a tax credit for the amount you have paid to the foreign country.

you wont get taxed twice besides tax in U.k is more than US

make sure you check this out before you leave ..


be aware Liverpool can be scary at times