Firstly, huge apologies if this has been answered to death somewhere on another forum - please move this post if it needs to be placed elsewhere!
My husband, children and I visited Florida in August this year and enjoyed a fantastic holiday and are due to return next year. My husband works for a global insurance firm with an office in Clearwater so he took the opportunity to visit his colleagues whilst on holiday.
The meeting was very successful and as a result, there may be an opportunity for us to relocate to Florida with a company transfer.
I have many questions, but here are just a few which I would love help on:
I have two daughters 11 and 16 yr - will my 16 yr old be able to continue her education and work under my husbands visa?
I am a Teaching Assistant currently training to be a Teacher - would I be able to gain employment if I qualify prior to transfer?
Location - my husbands firm is in Clearwater, what areas would you recommend with good education, friendly neighbourhoods and low crime rates within a 60 - 90 minute commute?
How difficult is it to gain a green card baring in mind my husband works as a principal in the medical insurance sector and has a very good employer?
Long term - how does living in the states affect pensions etc?
Buying versus renting - looking at property prices in Orlando/Tampa, we would be able to afford a relatively modest house without a mortgage, is this wise given the current housing climate or should we rent?
Climate - we visited at the hottest time of year and yes, it was hot and humid but it didn't affect the holiday - how many months are generally hot, humid and stormy?
Lastly, my husband has offices all over the world but we love Canada and USA - so, if not Florida, where else would you recommend looking into - we are up for an adventure and hard work!!
Lots of questions - thank you to anyone who spares some time to answer 1, some or all of them!![]()
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