Is it possible to get a working visa for the US similar to what you can get for Australia to allow work&travel

I am from the UK and want to go to the US for an extended trip probably for upto one year to work and travel around. I have had one for Australia where you can go over to work to supplement funds for travel but do the US have anything like this? I have had a look on various websites but can't seem to find anything but maybe I'm not looking in the right place. Does anyone know? thanks

You can for up to a max of two(2yrs) but this web site says 1.

it is classed as (B1) there is a (B2)

http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/business.htmlit

Hope this helps you. Good Luck..

Go to www.state.gov for info on visas for the USA.

UK citizens qualify for the Visa Waiver Program and you can visit the USA for up to 90 days at a time w/o a visa. However, the VWP does not allow you to work in the USA.

Getting a work visa can only happen if you are sponsored by a USA company that will do the paperwork required by the State Department (the agency that issues visas).

It's a bit harder to work in America than it is in Australia, but it can be done! Bunac are offering programmes which allow you to work in the USA and Canada (canada is easier for UK passport holders) as is CCUSA. (http://www.bunac.com and http://www.ccusa.com). The B1 and B2 visa's mentioned previously don't actually allow you to work (legally!), but if you can prove you have enough funds when you arrive in the country then you can apply for one to travel. You may find someone willing to employ you without a working visa... not that I would at all suggest you do this of course ;)

Good luck with it all. I've worked and travelled all over the USA (as an au pair, which is another option?) and had the best time of my life. Feel free to email me if you have any further questions. I've managed to find ways to work the system over there various times!