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[Fenrir]

Can American citizens live and work in Norway?

Yes, but Norway is very competitive and more oriented towards domestic workers. It's not uncommon for foreign doctors to end up working menial blue-collar jobs because they can't find work in their field of study. They are also often required to re-complete course work at university and recertify their credentials, both of which take years and a lot of money. The exception to this is the energy sector which is more international and tends to feature both domestic and foreign workers, as contracts tend to stipulate trans-national cooperation. if you're looking to become a Norwegian citizen you'll need to be in country for 7 of the last 10 years and speak Norwegian. Up until a few years ago immigrant workers in Norway was almost unheard of. Ours isn't a country with a history of immigration and thus immigrates are still looked at differently from domestic citizens.

As @Aether correctly notes work visas are required if you don't want to become a resident, but again, they're restricted by industry and tend to not be awarded outside of the energy sector.

All in all it's a very difficult nation to break into, whether attempting to move here permanently, work here temporarily or even go to school for foreigners. Moreso then the other Nordic nations, though they're also difficult nations for outsiders.

 

[Mugwop]

Visit = Yes
Work = No, Work Visa Required

You American Citizen, Please send me Sponsor, I want to visit America :americanflag:

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Don't say No yeah. I am willing to pay for sponsor

Which state do you want to visit?

Yes, but Norway is very competitive and more oriented towards domestic workers. It's not uncommon for foreign doctors to end up working menial blue-collar jobs because they can't find work in their field of study. The except to this is the energy sector which is more international and tends to feature both domestic and foreign workers, as contracts tend to stipulate trans-national cooperation. if you're looking to become a Norwegian citizen you'll need to be in country for 7 of the last 10 years and speak Norwegian. Up until a few years ago immigrant workers in Norway was almost unheard of. Ours isn't a country with a history of immigration and thus immigrates are still looked at differently from domestic citizens.

As @Aether correctly notes work visas are required if you don't want to become a resident, but again, they're restricted by industry and tend to not be awarded outside of the energy sector.

Wanted to work and Live there for sometime, Norway and Germany are my favorite countries

 

[Hyde]

Which state do you want to visit?

The beautiful city of Pasadena, in Los Angeles, California

Any chance?

 

[Mugwop]

The beautiful city of Pasadena, in Los Angeles, California

Any chance?

LA is pretty far from where I live plus I heard Pasadena is dominated by blood gangs.

 

[Fenrir]

Wanted to work and Live there for sometime, Norway and Germany are my favorite countries

That's not going to be easy. Norway doesn't really have a mechanism to facilitate foreigners gaining entry into our country. Typically migration to Norway requires you to have family or a spouse here already, someone who can sponsor and host you while you go through the citizenship or permanent residency process. Nothing really exists to permit a single individual into the country without any support from the locals.

Work visas can be awarded for either 3 months or 12 (seasonal versus long-term work), and during that time you can try to go through the residency process, but again, it's never an easy or forgone conclusion that you'd be accepted. You will need to apply for limited residency anyway if working in country on a visa. Which residency status you get is dependent on the job you're working in. You must have a job first before that process begins, but it is legally mandated. It's just not permanent.

If interested in either you'll need to go through the Norwegian embassy or Directorate of Immigration.

I've counseled @Armstrong on this a few times, Norway just isn't that open to foreigners, whether skilled, educated, wealthy or otherwise. Out nation is geared more so to our own people.

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You could also try an Au Pair arrangement that'd see you live with a host family for a while, while learning Norwegian and about our culture and society, but I believe there are restrictions on who can apply for that.

 

[Hyde]

LA is pretty far from where I live plus I heard Pasadena is dominated by blood gangs.

It doesn't matter actually

Even if I visit Honolulu, its still part od America... The bottom line is to visit United States of America. Should I send my details over here or PM

 

[Mugwop]

It doesn't matter actually

Even if I visit Honolulu, its still part od America... The bottom line is to visit United States of America. Should I send my details over here or PM

Over here or PM that's up to you I will be willing to help

 

[Hyde]

That's not going to be easy. Norway doesn't really have a mechanism to facilitate foreigners gaining entry into our country. Typically migration to Norway requires you to have family or a spouse here already, someone who can sponsor and host you while you go through the citizenship or permanent residency process. Nothing really exists to permit a single individual into the country without any support from the locals.

Work visas can be awarded for either 3 months or 12 (seasonal versus long-term work), and during that time you can try to go through the residency process, but again, it's never an easy or forgone conclusion that you'd be accepted. You will need to apply for limited residency anyway if working in country on a visa. Which residency status you get is dependent on the job you're working in. You must have a job first.

If interested in either you'll need to go through the Norwegian embassy or Directorate of Immigration.

I've counseled @Armstrong on this a few times, Norway just isn't that open to foreigners, whether skilled, educated, wealthy or otherwise. Out nation is geared more so to our own people.

...

You could also try an Au Pair arrangement that'd see you live with a host family for a while, while learning Norwegian and about our culture and society, but I believe there are restrictions on who can apply for that.

I have actually lived in Oslo for a short while and was so comfortable with the country despite the weather being frosty.

I would have relocated to Norway permanently had the Norwegian law not required to abandon my Pakistani nationality. After Brexit I was seriously considering to relocate to one of EU or Scandinavian country (preferably Switzerland, Netherlands or Norway) to swap my British passport whilst my wife still retains the British passport to ensure we can still enjoy the freedom we have been addicted to

I visit Europe for 5-10 times per year and it is really hard for me imagine not having freedom of movement after the Brexit negotiations are over. I am not sure if I will still go with such decision but Brexit has really hit hard on my business which is import oriented

Over here or PM that's up to you I will be willing to help

Naa I am not in mood to troll you anymore,

I don't need a sponsor to visit USA. You just find me suitable accomodation instead

I may pay a visit to US in 2018!

 

[Mugwop]

I have actually lived in Oslo for a short while and was so comfortable with the country despite the weather being frosty.

I would have relocated to Norway permanently had the Norwegian law not required to abandon my Pakistani nationality. After Brexit I was seriously considering to relocate to one of EU or Scandinavian country (preferably Switzerland or Norway) to swap my British passport whilst my wife still retains the British passport to ensure we can still enjoy the freedom we have been addicted to

I visit Europe for 5-10 times per year and it is really hard for me imagine not having freedom of movement after the Brexit negotiations are over. I am not sure if I will still go with such decision but Brexit has really hit hard on my business which is import oriented


Naa I am not in mood to troll you anymore,

I don't need a sponsor to visit USA. You just find me suitable accomodation instead

I may pay a visit to US in 2018!

Ok which state do you wanna accomodate in?

 

[Armstrong]

I've counseled @Armstrong on this a few times, Norway just isn't that open to foreigners, whether skilled, educated, wealthy or otherwise. Out nation is geared more so to our own people.

You call that counseling? You scared the bejeebers out of me with talk of you taking pot shots at me with your potato gun if I so much as think about coming to Norway!

Only Fox Jr. and Mr.Fox care about me....not you...never you!

But yeah you're right; I remember even when I was researching for a consultancy report I had to write on Sweden I had the impression that the Swedish laws and immigration regime is built in a way to discourage foreigners from coming in. I would imagine that Norway might be the same.

By the way how are my two other favorite Nordic princesses?

Tell Freyja to not work and worry herself to crows feet.

 

[Signalian]

writing an answer like that sets up a date with a teacher

 

[Fenrir]

By the way how are my two other favorite Nordic princesses?

Tell Freyja to not work and worry herself to crows feet.

They're fine. I'll leave you to convince Freyja to stop by, I don't like to bother or pester her into being part of forums, especially the myriad of defense one's I'm part of. It's just not her thing. But she likes you and might be willing to drop by if only to fool around with you.

We're gearing up for the holiday season, how're things going over there? Are you going to visit our lovely tree in Trafalgar Square? Every year Norway gives Britain a tree for Christmas, it's tradition dating back to 1947 as a token of out appreciation to the people of the UK for their help during WWII.

Tell Freyja to not work and worry herself to crows feet.

Hehe, she might have a few more wrinkles now then she did last year. It's neat though and I'm proud that she's finally turning into a responsible, boring adult.

Nah, actually I'm proud that she's showing the Norwegian people that food beyond our borders doesn't taste like salt water and dirt. This year for a limited time American Thanksgiving foods are being added to the menus, which is cool since we're also celebrating Thanksgiving for the first time... well celebrating the food anyway, not the spirit or meaning.

You call that counseling? You scared the bejeebers out of me with talk of you taking pot shots at me with your potato gun if I so much as think about coming to Norway!

And stay off my lawn you freeloader!!

But yeah you're right; I remember even when I was researching for a consultancy report I had to write on Sweden I had the impression that the Swedish laws and immigration regime is built in a way to discourage foreigners from coming in. I would imagine that Norway might be the same.

Might be? Up until about 5 years ago immigrating to Norway was virtually unheard of. Even now there are so few cases that while it happens, you aren't likely to run into anyone who immigrated.

I don't like to describe it as being built to discourage foreigners from attempting to immigrate, but let's be honest, that's exactly how it is.

If you'd like to come you could always try to claim you're my long lost brother. Oslo's got a sizable Pakistan population so perhaps immigration would by that.

I'm off to bed and have a big day of burning down the house... oh that's right, I'm not allowed to cook anymore. Looks like I've a big day of sitting on my butt instead. But I might not be around too much tomorrow, trying this American Thanksgiving food stuff for the first time and all.

I've heard deep-frying a Turkey can be dangerous!!

 

[Deidara]

@Morse_Code how much SAT score is sufficient to get into LUMS (science and engg) ?
I am helping a kid with his SAT. he is a ball of nerves. i want to calm him down.

 

[wxyz]

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writing an answer like that sets up a date with a teacher

LMFAO

 

[WAJsal]

good god man you need a girlfriend, you name your cats after cookies!

Advice taken. Plus they are not just mine, it's a family thing.

I like the name tun-tun.

Oreo looks the naughtiest of them all. Lol

Actually Tun-Tun is, but he wants to play more than anyone too. Oreo is shy, very cute. There is another one Snuggles he's likes to play too. These three are brothers, their mum is a crazy moody cat.

Is that your kitten?

Yes.