USA and Cisco bods
Apr 14th 2009, 11:08 am
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USA and Cisco bods
Hi all,
I live in the UK and am looking to move to USA, hopefully Cali area.
I have been a Network Support Engineer (predominantly cisco equipment) for 8 years plus now and have just obtained my CCNP and have also served an apprenticeship in Telecommunications amongst some lesser qualifications. However I have no degree
Is a CCNP and an apprenticeship enough to get through the US immigration system or do I not stand a chance?
Also it seems you need a job offer before applying for work permits, how willing are US employers to do this in my type of work?
Does it make a difference if I want to work there permanently or temporarily? I realistically will only want to work there for 2 years tops.
Please help.
I live in the UK and am looking to move to USA, hopefully Cali area.
I have been a Network Support Engineer (predominantly cisco equipment) for 8 years plus now and have just obtained my CCNP and have also served an apprenticeship in Telecommunications amongst some lesser qualifications. However I have no degree
Is a CCNP and an apprenticeship enough to get through the US immigration system or do I not stand a chance?
Also it seems you need a job offer before applying for work permits, how willing are US employers to do this in my type of work?
Does it make a difference if I want to work there permanently or temporarily? I realistically will only want to work there for 2 years tops.
Please help.
Jun 8th 2009, 3:28 pm
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Re: USA and Cisco bods
What visa do you have or intend on obtaining ?
Jun 11th 2009, 11:50 am
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Re: USA and Cisco bods
Whatevers available or possible really.
Jun 22nd 2009, 3:15 pm
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Is a CCNP and an apprenticeship enough to get through the US immigration system or do I not stand a chance?
how willing are US employers to do this in my type of work?
Jun 23rd 2009, 12:32 pm
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No you dont im afraid. Unless you marry a US citizen and then apply for a green card or be lucky enough for a inter company transfer or have a few hundred grand to start your own business you cannot live or work in the US.
There a millions of bods like you and better unempoyed in USA - theres no point any company paying and going through all this when they can get canditates on there doorstep.
There a millions of bods like you and better unempoyed in USA - theres no point any company paying and going through all this when they can get canditates on there doorstep.
I just found out my work will sponsor me through a degree so my only option is that at the moment.
Thanks for the replies
