hi all
i am a 40 year old sales proffesional, recently divorced, and i was wondering what my chances are of getting a visa and the best way to go about it any help gratefully appreciated richard beauchamp

Dickie, too much info missing.

Is it just you that wants to move? Any connection with an American citizen or business? What country are you a citizen of? What research have you already done on the topic?

no connection with a usa citizen, iam from england, no research, i have funds of about 150,000 us dollars and i am just looking for a fresh start on my own or maybe with one of my kids.

visajourney.com is mainly for marriage-based visa options, and other immediate family members.

This article discusses your options (which are pretty limited). Think about why you want to move, and don't eliminate other countries as choices (Canada, Australia, New Zealand). It's pretty difficult to get into the US without a good reason.

Pulaski's Ways: How to Live and Work in the USA

Your future questions can be accurately answered in this group:
misc.immigration.usa.newsgroup

You need a relation or a job here or you need lots of money, i doubt 150 grand would cut it.

Investment Visas need $ 1 Million or 500K in government designated areas with low employment.

You would be better looking at a commonwealth country for VISA's - it is hard to come to the states without family or business.

I did an exchange through my university originaly. (Where I met my future wife for the first time)

I also did an internship VIA council exchanges ( www.ciee.org ) - not sure what the age limit on this is now but it used to be 45 max.

You could go back to college and attend a US school - Depends how much $$$ you have to burn.

You could also buy property and just visit regulary as a tourist.