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Calling all UK electricians who have immigrated to the USA?

Hello, I would like to ask a question please? my dad is a highly qualified electrician and has been in the trade for well over 40+ years! the thing i need to know is, how hard it is for him if we move to the USA to get that same job? and do the UK qualifications transfer into USA equivalent?

Please may i ask for serious answers only much appreciated.

Emma

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  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    The issue here is that he will need a work permit. All foreign workers must obtain permission to work legally in the United States. Each employment category for admission has different requirements, conditions and authorized periods of stay. You should look at the immigration website and see what his options are.

  • 4 years ago

    Impossible - no work visas in the US for electricians from the UK

  • Maxi
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    The real issue is how would he/your family migrate as there are no employer sponsored work visas for trades people and he is qualified in the UK, not the US.

  • 4 years ago

    If he's legal and qualified then not too hard

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  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    there are no visas for tradesmen in the US

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