Finding Work in the US as a Non-US Resident?

America-bound asks: "I'm a senior Java developer living in Europe with the wish to move to the US eventually and live with my significant other. Over here, I have a diverse set of experience working on in-house development and freelance/project work. I don't intend for this to look like a resume or request for work, so I won't go into specifics. Europe, or at least my country, has very healthy prospects for those working freelance, but I'm not sure how things are in the USA (California to be more specific). My timespan for achieving this is realistic; I'm looking at making the move within 2-3 years, giving me time to work on my skills, experience and do more networking, as well as get used to life in the USA. I would like to know if my plans for working freelance, or as my own company, are very realistic in the US. Perhaps there are other good alternatives that I haven't explored yet. Hence, I turn to Slashdot hoping for some clues by others who have either made the switch to living in the US or are working there successfully, as freelancers."

The truth

[mrselfdestrukt]

Sorry to hear, but if your SO is living in the US, and you live in EU, then she is not only your man. She's probably living with the guy she cheats on with the plumber and seeing the dude from the garage on the side. She also likes taking it up the back-alley. I learned all about American women from my porn collection. They're also all a bit on the chubby side.

You're going about this the hard way.

[Anonymous Coward]

Immigrate to the USA the easy way.

1: Learn to speak Spanish.
2: Sneak across the Mexico/US border.
3: Work for cash.

You'll do fine.