Guy's n' Galls...

So here's the deal.  I came over to the states 5 and a half years ago and I must admit, looking back on it, I've come a long way since getting off the plane. I'm from the U.K (Edinburgh to be exact) and after completing my Masters Degree in Applied computing at the fine University of Dundee, I managed to land a job in Microsoft Games. How I got there will be addressed in a later blog but let's just say that it pays to know people. Contacts are everything.

So whats the purpose of setting up this blog? Well, the internet is full of useful info and there are alot of great sites related to immigration and working in the States. There's also alot of stuff they dont tell you; things like How to rent an apartment (it's not as easy as you think), buying a car and this little thing called a Credit Score. My aim is to share my experiences and knowledge with people who either want to move over to the States for work or have already moved and are ready to take the next steps of Green card applications etc etc.

I will make it clear at the outset. I'm not a lawyer..(although I do have a law degree..scoff scoff) so all the usual disclaimers apply. Anything read on this site is purely conversational and I can't be held responsible. The bottom line is that Immigration matters should be dealt with by lawyers. You can't afford to make a mistake. Again, thats something else thats close to my heart as I'm currently in my green card application process.

All that remains for me to say is please email me if you have any questions about anything related to this topic and let's make this a great forum! Next up.....How do you get here!!!!!!

Cheers!

Stoafer.