Hello! I’m (24F) writing this post to hopefully get a little bit of clarity and advice for my American boyfriend (23M). My boyfriend is currently still studying in the United States while we are in a long distance relationship. He’s very enthousiastic about moving to my home country, the Netherlands, though we are quite overwhelmed as to where to even begin.
He is currently studying for a Master’s degree in Mathematics. He would love to teach here somehow if possible, but is also eligible for jobs like Data Analyst which seems in relatively high demand. He’s expected to graduate in the summer of 2024.
Finding information has been quite a mess. And we’re both a little overwhelmed trying to figure out what steps to take first. Does one go job hunting from afar? And when does the work visa come into play?
Overall I’d be thrilled to hear some stories or advice. We’re at the very least practicing the language bit by bit and are actively brainstorming.
Many thanks in advance! 💙
I think the best bet is to become civil partners, that way his visa won’t be tied to an employer. Once you’ve got the papers sorted and he’s looking for jobs, one thing he could do is get a US-based job and then use a PEO (professional employment organization) or EOR (employer of record) to be able to comply with all the tax rules. I’m currently in this process in Spain. American companies just pay so much more, so I’ll happily pay the EOR fee