Live & Work in the USA and Canada

Live & Work in The USA & Canada provides a detailed survey of the opportunities for living & working in the USA & Canada - from New York to Los Angeles and from Montreal to Vancouver. Inside Section 1 - Living in the USA & Canada - you will find out how to: secure a residence permit; find your ideal home; obtain a competitive mortgage; deal with surveys & conveyancing; choose a suitable school; open the right bank account; get the best health care; make friends with the natives; organize your retirement abroad; make the most of your leisure time. In Section II - Working in the USA & Canada - there are full details on: finding suitable employment; submitting the correct documents; skills and trades most in demand; seasonal & temporary work; salaries, hours and holidays; trade unions and contracts; starting/buying your own business; raising the required finance; government incentives; sources of advice and assistance. This guide contains useful contacts, a regional employment guide, a directory of major employers, and personal case histories.Lechmere, Adam is the author of 'Live & Work in the USA and Canada', published 2003 under ISBN 9781854582829 and ISBN 1854582828.