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While you can certainly search for a job while you are in the USA, you really can’t accept a full time job while you are on a visitor’s visa to the USA. You may under certain conditions convert a B2 visa (visitors visa) to an H1B work visa but this process is generally considered to be extremely risky and if you plan to live and work in the USA in the fututre most immigration attorneys do not recommend it. See the previous section on Reconnaissance to apply for a visitor’s visa which will enable you to spend time in the United States legally.

Top Tips

01 Before choosing somewhere to live in Chicago thoroughly research all areas. This decision will have a direct impact on your way of life in this city.
02 Choose your children’s school first and then look for an accommodation as the area you live in may determine the school your child can attend.
03 The US Social Security administration also advises you wait 10 days after arriving in the United States to apply for a Social Security number.
04 Chicago can be extremely hot in summer but very cold in winter. Bear this in mind when searching for accommodation; you’ll need good AC and heating!
05 Subscribe to a local Newspaper. We advise the Chicago Tribune. It is a good way to get familiar with both the city and what is going on.

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Interesting fact

Chicago is home to North America’s tallest building “Sears Tower”, which has 110 floors. From its Sky-deck at 103rd floor you can see all the way to neighboring states of Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin… 40 to 50 miles away.
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