Moving from London to New York- HELP PLEASE

[Newjobformoremoney]

Hi all,
In a bit of a whirlwind week it seems highly likely that we are relocating to New York for 6 months. Its all a bit overwhelming.
We have a dog that we'd take with us, has anyone done that and can recommend a service? Schooling? How do we manage that? We have a 5 year old and ideally I would cut my hours to PT (visa depending).
Apartment would be sorted by the company I think, but they have a few so does anyone recommend a good family friendly area?
What else should I be thinking about? What should I be thinking about? Any advice? Any good links?
They'd like us to move in January.... which feels very soon!
Any words of wisdom?

A few weeks for husband, 6m longer for mine. Mine was dependent on / linked to his but took much longer. L1 and L2.
I recently had to do some other documents with uscis and processing time is usually 3m, but took 1y.
Hopefully they're catching up now.

i agree with this

i would not uproot your child/dog/career for 6 months! madness

You don’t have a straightforward visa op
You are going to the US!
You are only going for 6 months
You leave in a matter of weeks

You will NOT get a work visa

You don’t have a straightforward “passport” I meant to say

What do you mean that your DP isn’t super helpful with the conversation

Considering you are the main breadwinner
you will not be able to work for 6months (you won’t)
You will lose your LTIP

he bloody well should be helpful

@Oddieconvert youre right about my current passport but I’m working on another option (though fully aware there is a chance I won’t pull it off in time).
I doubt I’ll loose my LTIP, I’ll take a sabbatical.
you’re right about him being more helpful though. He was rather vague.
I think that’s also the difference between being on a powerful passport compare to one that is less than helpful.

But you leave in weeks.
You are only out there for 6months.

Do you honestly think getting a work visa with a less than straightforward passport is worth it? You won’t get it realistically for 3 months at best

Is be very surprised if your LTIP is not very seriously impacted by taking a sabbatical.

but this will be easily checked in your contract

you’re right about him being more helpful though. He was rather vague.

why do you think?
what is your marriage like generally?
you are making a huge and gigantic sacrifice. For him. Concerning he is being unhelpful and vague

When I was there in 2019 I still found the subway grubby!

my close friend is a New Yorker and still hates the subway but she moved out to Delaware (super boring!) a few years ago and only returns to Brooklyn/Queens under duress! She never took her girls as kids on the subway and I can’t say I blame her!

If you are traveling on an L2 visa you don't need a separate EAD ( work authorization) which is lucky because my first one took nine months to come through.
But there is usually at least some delay between the L1 visa being issued at the L2's. Both you and your dc will need those.

Have the immigration lawyers been clear about whether there is going to be a delay because of your passport?

The problem with being a trailing spouse is that you aren't anyone's priority. So push to DH to make sure he is getting clear answers or ask to join a call with the lawyers.

If you're not a UK citizen, would you need to restart the visa process here when you return?

I did the reverse move of USA to UK some 12 years ago and I'm still here (and still feeling like I'm settling in) But 6 months is nothing, and definitely not worth the upheaval and grief for such a much. Make DH do the move and you stay here. You can visit often, and vice versa. If his 6 month stint gets extended, then make firmer plans.

I suspect with the weekend to have the time to really consider - the Enthusiasm for the 6 month move may have somewhat…. Waned

Still very much intent going I’m afraid @Oddieconvert! Had a lovely but busy weekend. Going to see what the legal and visa options are Monday and Tuesday. Thanks for all the advice

You'll love New York in the spring when the weather gets nice. It's a bit odd that so many people are telling you that you don't want to go.

Good for you OP. 😀🗽

Don't make the British mistake of assuming state/city schools are second rate. Choose a good neighbourhood and you'll get a good state school.

This.

Especially as you're the main earner on a fast track programme. Madness.

Let him go and enjoy lots of visits. Too much upheaval for 6 months.

she is going to be in an apartment provided by her husband's company so she won't really have a choice. In the OP's case, I don't think it matters too much for 6 months schooling for a 5 year old. it is just a bit of a holiday/experience really.

True, she won't be choosing the location. Maybe she could ask about availability of corporate apartments with public schools in mind though.

1. We've had similar offers from DH's work. For 6 months only I would have 100% stayed in the UK with kids & dog, but each to their own OP, hope you have a great time!
2. I've just come back from seeing friends in Brooklyn & Manhattan. Used the subway lots. Haven't been for 15 years and can report it's still far, far grubbier than London.

While that will help, she’ll be going in mid-year so the better schools will likely be full and she’ll have to take what’s available, which may or may not be that good or that close.

@Newjobformoremoney I really don't mean this to sound patronising but good for you. I am really jealous of your options and life is short. I admire you!

Ahh thank you @Stomacharmeleon! I appreciate some people find it crazy, but some people find it really exciting.
@allfurcoatnoknickers can I ask you another question quickly. They are saying that we could find a short term rental rather than them providing it (they will do all the leg work and contracting etc, we could just choose it) rather than them giving us something. They have budgeted just under 8k pm for rent. Could we get a three bed for that? Is it too little?