Ask HN: How easily can I obtain a US Visa? Anyone got experience?
I'm hoping at some point in the next year or two to move from the UK to the US. I am young (I'll be 20 next week) and I currently work as a programmer for a reasonably sized digital agency. I have experience, I am skilled and I could provide value working for a company in the US.
I have no ties to the US in particular, though some of my relatives live over there I think (let's ignore that though, I don't really know them and I'm not certain).
So, where do I go from here? Do I approach companies first and then try and get them to sponsor me for a visa? How likely is it that I will be approved for a visa? Does anyone have any experience in this area?
Also, does location in the US matter? There are a few places that I would like to move in particular. Any ideas what effect the particular state I'm planning on moving to will have on the chances of obtaining a visa?
I have no ties to the US in particular, though some of my relatives live over there I think (let's ignore that though, I don't really know them and I'm not certain).
So, where do I go from here? Do I approach companies first and then try and get them to sponsor me for a visa? How likely is it that I will be approved for a visa? Does anyone have any experience in this area?
Also, does location in the US matter? There are a few places that I would like to move in particular. Any ideas what effect the particular state I'm planning on moving to will have on the chances of obtaining a visa?