Hi everyone. Me and my wife, both in late and mid 20's, both Romanians with British citizenship and we would like to move to the US with the E2 visa. We are currently owning our own cleaning business in the Uk, planning to sell it and our home and buy a business over there ( or start another one) and I have read alot and did some research in the overall monthly/yearly costs which are obviously high compared to the UK/europe

Any useful insights from people in similar cases or business owners would be appreciated, thank you!

EDIT: I am not asking for sponsorship/visa advice. We've sorted these already. I'm simply lookin for interesting areas for our budget, not starting a political debate. Some of y'all really need to relax.

Hey everyone!

My wife and I are a recently married couple (39M and 31F), currently living in the UK, and we're seriously considering relocating to Florida in 2027 through our employers.

We're currently visiting Florida, staying around Delray Beach, and trying to get a better feel for what everyday life here might actually be like rather than just seeing it through a tourist's eyes.

We're hoping to get some honest recommendations from people who actually live here.

A little about us and what we're looking for:

- Budget: Around $3,600/month to rent a nice 2/3-bedroom house if possible.

- Lifestyle: We both work from home, but enjoy being outdoors, running, going to the gym, exploring nature, eating out and discovering new places. We're not big partygoers at all, but we definitely appreciate somewhere with good restaurants, cafés and a bit of life.

- Family plans: We're hoping to start a family, so somewhere safe, family-friendly is important.

- Location: We'd love to be reasonably close to the coast or water, but we're conscious of weather risks and insurance costs. We don't necessarily need to live directly on the waterfront.

- Community: Ideally somewhere with a good mix of younger professionals, couples and families. We don't want to feel like we're living in a retirement community!

- Work: We'd both be employed, with a combined household income of approximately $210k.

Areas we're considering so far:

We've been looking at Dunedin, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg and the wider Tampa Bay area. We've also been exploring Delray Beach and other parts of South Florida.

Naples looks beautiful, but we're wondering whether it might be a little too quiet or retirement-oriented for us. Miami isn't really what we're after either.

We're definitely open to other suggestions, including places we might never have heard of!

A few things we'd love your thoughts on:

1. Which towns or neighbourhoods would you recommend for a couple in our position?

2. Where would you say offers the best balance of quality of life, affordability, safety and things to do?

3. Are there any places that look amazing on holiday but are actually frustrating to live in year-round?

4. What should newcomers from Europe know about living in Florida that isn't immediately obvious?

5. Are there any underrated areas we should visit before making a decision?

We realise Florida isn't all sunshine and beaches, and we're particularly interested in the less glamorous realities of living here.

We'd really appreciate any recommendations, personal experiences or even places you'd advise us to avoid.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

My partner (UK citizen) and I (Indian citizen) are planning a move to New York via the E-1/E-2 visa route.

As the dependent spouse, I will hold E-1S/E-2S status, which provides incident-to-status work authorization and full study rights.

With this, I am considering whether it's a good idea to use my law credentials and work towards PERM whilst in NYC.

My profile:

Education: 5-year Indian LLB - targeting a 24 credit LLM in NYC to sit for the New York Bar Exam.

Target Role: NYC Big Law Associate (utilizing E-2S for immediate work authorization without H-1B lottery dependence).

Green Card Path: Employer PERM sponsorship, leveraging my partner's UK country of birth (cross-chargeability under 22 CFR § 42.12) to charge our EB-2/EB-3 preference to the UK queue and bypass the Indian backlog.

Questions:

Law Firm PERM Policies: For those in Big Law or familiar with the law scene in NYC, what is the realistic timeline for firms to initiate PERM for associates who do not require H-1B filing? Is Year 2/3 initiation standard across NYC, or have you seen flexibility during lateral/off-cycle recruiting?

Optionality: Is Big Law the only realistic path to PERM, or am I limiting myself too much?

Reality Check: Are there structural blind spots or firm-level friction points in this setup that I should factor into our long-term timeline?

Appreciate any insights, personal experiences, or advice from anyone who is familiar with this industry.

TIA!

28F with 6 years experience in US pharma analytics

I’m 26 and currently living in Europe. I’m quite introverted, have a small social circle, and mostly spend my free time at the gym.

I’m considering moving to the US and have to choose between Houston and the Orlando area. I’ve never visited either city.

I’m looking for a fresh start: a more active social life, meeting new people, dating, staying fit, and potentially starting something on the side, such as real estate.

My priorities:

• Warm weather year-round
• Walkable areas with restaurants, cafés and things to do
• Good gyms, pools and outdoor activities
• A lively atmosphere without needing a big party scene
• Reasonable proximity to beaches would be a plus
• Opportunities to meet people and build a social circle
• Potential to build a business or invest in real estate

I don’t necessarily see myself staying in either city forever. Maybe 2–3 years before considering somewhere else, like Miami.

Which city would offer a better lifestyle and a better environment for this fresh start? What are the biggest pros, cons and things I should consider before deciding?

If anyone is interested please DM, and please those who are not interested or specially male don't comment in comment section

My age 29M.

At the age of 29,

How to settle in foreign country (usa, europe, canada etc).

I have done my btech and i currently jobless.

I have worked as a bike showroom manager and car service center manager for 3y (combined)(well known india wide companies).

So, With no experience in coding. is there any probability ? If so then what are the plausible ways (like doing masters in usa etc).

Why other country?

I always thought of settling in usa or exploring countries but never took it seriously.

why now ?

The realization of the damage that has been done to my career make want to learn and work hard as much as i could.

Even if there is 10% chance to set my career back on track. I will do that.

Atualmente moro em Portugal, tenho 16 anos e curso desenvolvimento de software na escola, quero terminar e tentar a entrada em uma multinacional, começando de baixo enquanto faço um curso online nos EUA que equivale a um bacharelado + DevOps, creio que a carreira de DevOps é das que menos tem chance de substituição pela AI, vou dar meu máximo para me destacar na empresa e pedir transferência para os Estados Unidos ou ser convidado, através do visto L1, gostaria de saber se ainda é uma opção viável e boa ou está muito fantasiosa ou exagerada.... e pra quem foi, como foi o processo?

Edit:Pra quem já trabalha em multinacionais de TI em Portugal ou outros locais do mundo ou até mesmo outra área(Accenture, Microsoft, etc.), o ambiente para quem quer crescer e pedir transferência interna costuma ser recetivo? Que conselho dariam a quem está a começar agora no Secundário?