advice needed on moving to US with criminal record..
Nov 23rd 2018, 9:02 pm
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Re: advice needed on moving to US with criminal record..
What he is explaining to you is that the H1B visa category, which it sounds as if would be the one available to you, is always over subscribed, so that all entries go into a lottery drawing. The drawing takes place in the spring, and successful applicants can start work the following October. By the way, spouses obtain a derivative visa, the H4, but it does not permit them to work.
Nov 23rd 2018, 9:02 pm
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..... it's not a case of them 'helping' with the visa - they have to obtain it for you. It takes effort, time and money.
Nov 23rd 2018, 9:04 pm
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In some ways you would be better off to pursue a transfer via your wifes work, since you could also work on a derivative L2.
Nov 23rd 2018, 9:06 pm
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Re: advice needed on moving to US with criminal record..
.All according to what visa the company obtains for you. If you get an H-1B then no, she won't get a visa to work. She would get an H4 which does not allow her to work.
She would need to find an employer who would sponsor her. You say she works for a company which has an office in the US. Maybe she could get a transfer with them?
Nov 23rd 2018, 9:06 pm
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Nov 23rd 2018, 9:07 pm
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Even more expensive and time consuming so not likely. This is why the company should retain an immigration attorney before even thinking about offering a job to someone overseas.
Nov 23rd 2018, 9:08 pm
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.All according to what visa the company obtains for you. If you get an H-1B then no, she won't get a visa to work. She would get an H4 which does not allow her to work.
She would need to find an employer who would sponsor her. You say she works for a company which has an office in the US. Maybe she could get a transfer with them?
She would need to find an employer who would sponsor her. You say she works for a company which has an office in the US. Maybe she could get a transfer with them?
Nov 23rd 2018, 9:08 pm
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Re: advice needed on moving to US with criminal record..
.All according to what visa the company obtains for you. If you get an H-1B then no, she won't get a visa to work. She would get an H4 which does not allow her to work.
She would need to find an employer who would sponsor her. You say she works for a company which has an office in the US. Maybe she could get a transfer with them?
She would need to find an employer who would sponsor her. You say she works for a company which has an office in the US. Maybe she could get a transfer with them?
Nov 23rd 2018, 9:11 pm
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Re: advice needed on moving to US with criminal record..
Also, your degree must be in a field relevant to the position that is being offered.
Nov 23rd 2018, 9:11 pm
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Well, I guess il have to wait on my phone call next week and take it from there, I do know this company has employed lots of uk lads to Canada so I guess they must have an attorney
Nov 23rd 2018, 9:12 pm
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Nov 23rd 2018, 9:15 pm
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Re: advice needed on moving to US with criminal record..
Hi, a very common question I know, however mine has a twist and a lie to boot....
Firstly, can I introduce myself, 40 year old construction business owner, 1 beautiful wife, 2 equally stunning children residing in the northwest of England.
I have been obsessed with the thought of living in the usa since I was 11 since I spent the summer at my uncle house.
So, down to the nitty gritty, 11 years ago I was involved in a bar fight and I was sentenced to 14 months in prison for section 20 assault, something im not proud of but it was done in self defence.
Fast forward 7 years I went to vegas on a stag party, then I applied for my first visa and came across the moral turpitude question to which I ticked no, as I knew that my conviction was spent under the rehabillitaion act.
I was granted my esta visa no problem and since then I have been back to the stated 7 times, (California, new York and vegas)
So this year after our visit to California my daughter finally agreed to a trial year in in California, my son aged 6 is excited to go and so is my wife.
I looked into jobs, and I luckily have been offered 2 roles in project management, the company my wife works for here in the uk also have an office in the us, so shes confident of a job offer also.
We haven't looked into schooling just yet but we will in due course.
Whilst looking into the visa side of things I have learnt that the rehabilliation act in the UK doesn't apply in the USA and that I should have declared it on my esta forms!!! Now im panicking!!
Will the embassy even give me a chance of working and moving to the us now I have committed fraud on the esta form even though it was done in ignorance??
I have briefly spoken to a few solicitors about the matter via email but of course they all want a consultaion fee... £200 to £500! which after Christmas I will pay to see if I have a chance but I seeking advice from here also.
Im getting mixed advice from friends but I just want some honest advice, if I have no chance I want know so we can all get used to the idea of staying in the uk (sad face)
Iv listed a few good points of our situation and bad points below;
Good points
40 years young (life experience)
Job Offer
Family in the usa (aunt and 4 cousins)
In uk I have 2 properties, one I own the other is mortgaged and rented out, plan would be to trial a year in the usa then sell up and move over with enough cash to buy a house, so we would not ever be sponging from the government in anyway.
Bad points
Conviction for assault (sentenced to 14 months in prison, served 6 months)
Lied on esta form although it was through ignorance
Any help good bad or ugly will be appreciated.
Thanks
Luke
Firstly, can I introduce myself, 40 year old construction business owner, 1 beautiful wife, 2 equally stunning children residing in the northwest of England.
I have been obsessed with the thought of living in the usa since I was 11 since I spent the summer at my uncle house.
So, down to the nitty gritty, 11 years ago I was involved in a bar fight and I was sentenced to 14 months in prison for section 20 assault, something im not proud of but it was done in self defence.
Fast forward 7 years I went to vegas on a stag party, then I applied for my first visa and came across the moral turpitude question to which I ticked no, as I knew that my conviction was spent under the rehabillitaion act.
I was granted my esta visa no problem and since then I have been back to the stated 7 times, (California, new York and vegas)
So this year after our visit to California my daughter finally agreed to a trial year in in California, my son aged 6 is excited to go and so is my wife.
I looked into jobs, and I luckily have been offered 2 roles in project management, the company my wife works for here in the uk also have an office in the us, so shes confident of a job offer also.
We haven't looked into schooling just yet but we will in due course.
Whilst looking into the visa side of things I have learnt that the rehabilliation act in the UK doesn't apply in the USA and that I should have declared it on my esta forms!!! Now im panicking!!
Will the embassy even give me a chance of working and moving to the us now I have committed fraud on the esta form even though it was done in ignorance??
I have briefly spoken to a few solicitors about the matter via email but of course they all want a consultaion fee... £200 to £500! which after Christmas I will pay to see if I have a chance but I seeking advice from here also.
Im getting mixed advice from friends but I just want some honest advice, if I have no chance I want know so we can all get used to the idea of staying in the uk (sad face)
Iv listed a few good points of our situation and bad points below;
Good points
40 years young (life experience)
Job Offer
Family in the usa (aunt and 4 cousins)
In uk I have 2 properties, one I own the other is mortgaged and rented out, plan would be to trial a year in the usa then sell up and move over with enough cash to buy a house, so we would not ever be sponging from the government in anyway.
Bad points
Conviction for assault (sentenced to 14 months in prison, served 6 months)
Lied on esta form although it was through ignorance
Any help good bad or ugly will be appreciated.
Thanks
Luke
Before your employer starts any visa application you must declare your conviction and have a very good immigration attorney. Good luck.