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Nashville?

Some help please:
1) What is Nashville like?
2) How easy is it to immigrate into the US from the UK. For a retired person.
Thank you peeps.
firefall · 61-69, M
I've visited it a couple of times, it's not bad, a typical Southern city, quite segregated, not as racist as some places though: the amenities seemed decent, and it appears not too expensive to live, but public transport is (as usual) derisory.

Immigrating to the US for retired people is moderately tough, as you won't get in on an H1B visa, and I dont think there's another longstay visa you'd be eligible for - unless you can bring in at least $500,000 and start/buy a small business?

You can apply for the green card lottery each year & the odds aren't terrible: you could also come in on a tourist visa, then simply overstay it forever - so long as you don't want any government support of any sort, you are very unlikely to be noticed or anything done about it.

On the other hand, all medical care is on the basis of paid health insurance. Unless you've been working here for a number of years, you wont be eligible for Medicare (free health insurance for the elderly), so any medical care is likely to be hideously expensive (and if you're retired, there's going to be medical expenses, of course).
firefall · 61-69, M
@Valentine: yeah we're good. Good luck with any move, and if I can give you advice, dont hesitate to ask
Valentine · M
@firefall: Thanks - I think it makes sense to keep our roots here and visit. I'll PM you if I may.
firefall · 61-69, M
@Valentine: sure
I had a friend who attended university there and he got jumped by muggers one time who stole his wallet.. But other than that he seemed to like the town..

As far as immigration goes.. I have no idea
Valentine · M
I guess you get muggers in a lot of places - just have to watch where you go? Thank you for getting back to me.
Yeah I guess. You're welcome :)
Nashville is nice but they have muggers there

 
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