scrubbedexpat099

Usually only as most jobs are non cap for H1b

But most nursing positions do not qualify for H1b in the first place. I do now somebody who was one of the exceptions.

Back to the game. 43F out there at 6am and that is today's high.

Rete

Still don't understand why you think applying for an Immediate Relative Visa (IR-1) based on your marriage to a USC for over two years is so difficult and complex. You both live in the UK so she is able to do what we call direct consular filing for your visa. You have a medical, get a police clearance certificate and have an interview and that is it. 6 to 8 months later you have the visa in hand. The only stumbling block is the ability of your wife to be your sole financial sponsor under the I-864. If you have the required assets (3x the poverty guidelines if you are using assets), you are set to go. If not, then you need a joint sponsor which can be anyone who is living in the US and is either a USC or permanent resident.

Whichever way you decide to go, the best of luck to you.

Pulaski

I agree. I am confused as to how someone who apparently knows nothing about the work visa process as it would apply to him also knows everything about the spouse visa process, sufficient to conclude that it is "too difficult" for them.

Noorah101

I am also wondering which part(s) of the spouse immigrant visa the OP finds too difficult. That whole process is very straightforward and is pretty much a guarantee, unlike the work visa he's thinking is easier.

Rene

Melly

Hi, I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant here in the US. You can check out the following websites to find out what life is like for an OT in the US. "Indeed" has lots of jobs posted, plus a multitude of comments on experiences in different areas of practice. I believe you will find it very different to practicing in the UK. The primary difference being that your services are likely to be reimbursed by insurance companies, to include the government, and private insurance. My experience is in the field of geriatrics (long term care/nursing homes). Whilst this area of practice is the most well paid, the demands from your employer are often brutal, and push your ethics to the limit due to "efficiency requirements" (you will see what I'm referring too if you read the posts on indeed). I am more than happy to chat more about these issues if you would like to private message me. Also, whilst your initial exam and credentialing (Registered OT - OT/R) will be through NBCOT, its not generally required to maintain it (every 3yrs) to seek and maintain employment, where as a state license, is.

I hope this helps a little.

AOTA.org
indeed.com/forum/job/Occupational-Therapist.html

Mollie5

Hi Mark,

I’m not an OT, but a PT in the U.K. and in the final stages of getting an EB2 visa, for myself, husband and 3 kids to move to Arizona (hopefully next year sometime). I appreciate it’s not the same exam, but have sat the equivalent, and spoken with several recruitment agencies and are with Connexus. If I can be of any help please feel free to PM me. 😀👍🏻

Tootsfromscotland

Hi Mark , I’m an OT! . I’m a bit late getting into this thread so I’m not sure if you’re still around . I’m an OT from Scotland , made the move over here to the US 7 years ago on an H1b visa and secured my legal permanent residency through my employer too .
Feel free to message me if you wish to chat about the OT side of things . I’ve been an OT for 25 years , 16 of those being in the NHS and I won’t lie , it’s very different working over here in the US as an OT .
Like I said , feel free to wing me a message , I’m happy to answer your questions and to help you with the experiences I had with the whole process . I can also give you details of the recruitment agent I worked with who got me a great job with a strong company who used strong immigration lawyers . I moved with my family ( husband and two kids ) and they were my “ dependents “ on H4 visas which meant they couldn’t legally work until we secured permanent residency but with your family already being US citizens , you wouldn’t have that problem