UK vs US [Greencard vs HSMP]

algorithm · Post by **algorithm** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 6:00 pm

If have to pick between UK and US which one will u prefer. Any food for thought?

Ajay Kumar Singh · Post by **Ajay Kumar Singh** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 6:43 pm

If you have a job in USA, it's still the best option.

pdd123 · Post by **pdd123** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 7:12 pm

Ajay,
It would depend what kind of employer you have.
I am working in the US for the past 5 years on a H1B as the employee of a consulting company and the green card is nowhere in sight.
There are too many reasons for people like me to hate the consulting cos.
I do not want to list them here as this is not the right forum.
This is why I am looking at HSMP.Atleast I'll be free to earn all my money and the consulting company will not take a large cut..

regards
pdd123

Joseph · Post by **Joseph** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 10:46 pm

Pdd123, I agree with you. If you spent 5 years here you could have gotten British citizenship by now. HSMP is the best route in the UK if you qualify. Sorry that you don't feel as welcome in the US. I understand that the difficulty in getting a green card has gotten much worse after 9/11. I have a US passport and don't have to worry about US immigration but prefer to be here in the UK, at least at this time.

Algorithm, I hope this gives you another answer to your question.

Joseph

Ajay Kumar Singh · Post by **Ajay Kumar Singh** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 7:39 am

pdd123,
Agree with you on the part of H1B and difficulties.

algorithm · Post by **algorithm** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 3:25 pm

on a green card, and do have a job. Joseph knd of answered this question that he would be in UK for now?

That tell me some thing.But are there any more with experiences, good or bad?

raoms · Post by **raoms** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 10:01 am

pdd, consultants are everywhere. If you get green card in us you can get rid of them. If you compare the cost of living, uk is very high. If I were to get the green card I would have choosen US. I think , your idea will change if you get a green card right ?

Algorithm if you give me a choice of us green card or HSMP I would choose us green card.

srjafri · Post by **srjafri** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 6:48 pm

Yes roam you are right US Green card is much better then HSMP.
But now a days UK is better place for IT Prof.
If you are looking for good and free life I think now a days UK is much better then USA.

raoms · Post by **raoms** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 6:13 am

jafri,
yes its very much true that uk IT market on boom. We should get a good break with HSMP in hand.
Whats your application status. I think you asked them to send the doc's to your address and thus your things are delayed. Should have asked some of your uk friend to pick it up for you and send it by courier.

By the way, my consultant said that my application process is completed. Other details are not known. So they now reached 5th april.

srjafri · Post by **srjafri** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 8:47 pm

Hi roam

Iam already in UK. since last 1 and half year. I call HSMP team they told me that my application is under consideration and they will take decision in coming week.

so still waiting.

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