I know this question has been asked before, though I don't think my circumstances are the same as most people trying to get into the US.

I am 37 years old and am married with 2 children, my 'main' occupation is as a part-time college and university lecturer specialising in Music Technology. I am also active as a music composer and have had several pieces of music published by American owned companies, as such I have an american social security number as well as a US bank account that royalty payments are made into (albeit small amounts). I am educated to Masters Degree level in music, and have a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) - this is the standard certificate required in england to teach. I have over 5 years experience in teaching students of the age 16 years and above, have taught on a degree course, and have had some years experience in the music industry before that.

With my kind of work experience what can any of you suggest when it comes to getting into the US? I'm assuming my Masters Degree is recognized in the US, but what about my PGCE? As the nature of my musician work is mostly on a freelance basis I'm guessing I should focus my efforts on my experience in teaching to get into America.

Will my wife be entitled to work in the US if I found a job there? Are employers allowed to give a job to someone who has followed their husband to the US, or are they obliged to give priority to American citizens?

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks

Marco