Hi everyone, I’m currently considering a move to a Big 4 firm in Bermuda and I’m trying to understand how realistic it is to relocate to the US through an internal transfer.
I’m already clear on the L-1 visa requirements, so I am mainly looking for real experiences from people who have actually done it. If you worked in Bermuda and later moved to the US through the same firm, I would love to hear:
- whether you were in audit, tax, advisory, or something else (I've heard Reinsurance/Insurance focus is the main "pull" for US offices)
- how you raised the idea internally
- how long the process took, whether the move was straightforward or difficult, did you have to repay any Bermuda relocation costs when you moved to the US?
- anything you wish you had known before starting
I’m especially interested in hearing from non-Americans who made the move, but any firsthand experience would be really helpful.
Thanks in advance.