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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 25th 2008, 11:19 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

Yeah that'd be the plan, I think I can spend 1 semester here then defer my second semester until the next year, which gives me a free year of student status to work in America, it's a bit of a...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 25th 2008, 2:56 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

Hey guys I have a small update in leu of the lawyer getting back to me.

I was talking to a friend yesterday who told me about someone he knew using a little post graduate trick to get in. By...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 21st 2008, 1:14 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

That's really uplifting news, thank-you :)

May I ask how you went about finding your H1B employer? Was there anything you did to help convince them an H1B hire would be worth the cost?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 19th 2008, 8:26 am
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

It is starting to seem like a nightmare lol, but it's good to know that you were eventually successful.

I spoke to a visa lawyer on Wednesday, he said I may still qualify for the J1 visa and is...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 14th 2008, 10:46 am
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

Thanks for the advice, I'll keep searching for an employer before I head over there. I know it could be a long time waiting, but right now it still feels worth it.

I do sort of wish we could just...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 13th 2008, 9:34 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

Thanks so much, it's good to know that it's worth the money.

I have considered the J1 visa, it's now become my backup plan. It's been more than 12 months since I graduated so the rules stipulate...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 13th 2008, 9:19 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

I have actually considered going to a lawyer, though it's quite expensive, but probably worth it to find out exactly what way to go about it!

Until someone from the US immigration services...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 13th 2008, 9:10 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

It's cool that you think that, but I'd be really sad and disappointed in myself if I gave up just because of an assumption.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 13th 2008, 8:11 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

That's a good way to look at it lol, thanks, I'll not worry about it :)



I always like to think that nothing is impossible if you're willing to give everything for it, so I reckon my chances...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 13th 2008, 4:19 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

That's exactly what I needed to know, thank-you Rene :)

Well I guess that won't be too bad, go out for a couple of months and (as Ian said) if someone decides to make a job offer and apply for a...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 13th 2008, 3:54 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

Thanks for the info. I understand the definition of a skilled role, typically one that has a requirement of at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field, I have a Bachelor's degree in Maths so...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 13th 2008, 2:28 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

I'm thinking with my heart :p And yeah I suppose even being a financial admin assistant is still classed as a skilled job, so I guess I would be taking a skilled job away from potential American...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 13th 2008, 12:04 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

Well nothing beats a good ale with a Guinness head (I'm from Northern IRELAND remember :p) and I had enough curry as a student to last me a lifetime lol.

I'm just one of those people that doesn't...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 13th 2008, 8:59 am
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

Cool, thanks. Looked them up but unfortunately no jobs going in MA, but at least now I have a good idea of what kind of companies I'm looking for!

I reckon I'm looking for entry level positions in...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 12th 2008, 9:20 am
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

I think we've all forgotten a very convenient loop hole.

This completely slipped my mind, but I do qualify for H1B cap exempt jobs!

I did apply to several different Boston colleges, but none...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 11th 2008, 7:02 am
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

Thanks for all the replies! The international company sounds like a promising idea, maybe some big financey type company over here could take me on as a... tea maker or something, and I could get...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 10th 2008, 10:12 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

I appreciate the suggestions so far, but please keep them coming. I'm hoping I have maybe a couple of options open in terms of getting a visa.

Have work in the morning but look forward to reading...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 10th 2008, 9:25 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Re: Am I eligible?

I'm only 22, and don't really feel ready for marriage, neither does she (21) although we do love each other, a lot.

It's a toughie! I'd rather keep marriage as a nuclear contingency plan if...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 10th 2008, 9:15 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,347
Posted By richardosborne

Am I eligible?

Hi guys, this is my first post but this forum seems to be full of a wealth of information.

Basically I want to move to the US and work for as long as possible. My girlfriend lives out there but we...
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