Advice on what visa and if possible
Sep 5th 2018, 7:49 pm
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Advice on what visa and if possible
Hello everyone and firstly let me say, thank you if you respond(you've probably had this question a thousand times)
I work as a project manager in the storage industry, this is basically shelving and flooring for warehouses, ive been involved in this business for 25 years.
I've been a project manager for 15 of my 25 years, I only have a secondry school education as i know this matters for visas to the usa.
Earlier in the year I was contacted on Linkedin by a guy who owned a business in Tampa, he'd had a project manager role advertised on his website for 12 months, not being able to fill the job, he asked me to go over, i did, i got the job, we started what we thought was the right process and after a month he said the state dept had rejected my green card application, so that was the end of that from his point of view as he didnt want the state dept inspecting him, strange i thought, but that was that.
I've since been contacted again, this time by a guy in california, I recently met the guy whilst on holiday in san diego and he really wants me to work for him, he's setting up with a immigration lawyer to see if its possible for me to get a green card, i dont want to go on a visa, i would if it lead to a green card but id prefer to go green card straight away.
I'm fully aware how tricky it is for english people and especially not highly educated ones but i have experience in this field thats in demand in the usa.
I really just want some honest answers and find out if i have a hope in hell or im wasting my time and move on, I have a wife and two children 10,17.
the job will pay well so the wife wouldnt have to work if that helps.
I appreciate any advice
thank you
james harvey
I work as a project manager in the storage industry, this is basically shelving and flooring for warehouses, ive been involved in this business for 25 years.
I've been a project manager for 15 of my 25 years, I only have a secondry school education as i know this matters for visas to the usa.
Earlier in the year I was contacted on Linkedin by a guy who owned a business in Tampa, he'd had a project manager role advertised on his website for 12 months, not being able to fill the job, he asked me to go over, i did, i got the job, we started what we thought was the right process and after a month he said the state dept had rejected my green card application, so that was the end of that from his point of view as he didnt want the state dept inspecting him, strange i thought, but that was that.
I've since been contacted again, this time by a guy in california, I recently met the guy whilst on holiday in san diego and he really wants me to work for him, he's setting up with a immigration lawyer to see if its possible for me to get a green card, i dont want to go on a visa, i would if it lead to a green card but id prefer to go green card straight away.
I'm fully aware how tricky it is for english people and especially not highly educated ones but i have experience in this field thats in demand in the usa.
I really just want some honest answers and find out if i have a hope in hell or im wasting my time and move on, I have a wife and two children 10,17.
the job will pay well so the wife wouldnt have to work if that helps.
I appreciate any advice
thank you
james harvey
Sep 5th 2018, 8:46 pm
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Re: Advice on what visa and if possible
If the employer is going straight for the green card, your wife and children (under 18) will also get green cards.
I don't know the specific requirements, although I believe it's not a quick process. The employer will find all this out at the consultation with the immigration attorney and will let you know if it works for him or not.
There's not much you can do.
I don't know the specific requirements, although I believe it's not a quick process. The employer will find all this out at the consultation with the immigration attorney and will let you know if it works for him or not.
There's not much you can do.
Sep 5th 2018, 8:50 pm
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Re: Advice on what visa and if possible
As Noorah101 said, there really isn't much you can do.
Once your company has a discussion with an experienced immigration attorney there isn't much you can do until then. Once that discussion has taken place there will be some somewhat of a roadmap which we can then help you navigate somewhat.
Once your company has a discussion with an experienced immigration attorney there isn't much you can do until then. Once that discussion has taken place there will be some somewhat of a roadmap which we can then help you navigate somewhat.
Sep 5th 2018, 9:47 pm
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Re: Advice on what visa and if possible
Read them again; that is your advice.
Sep 5th 2018, 10:06 pm
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Re: Advice on what visa and if possible
James,
What you will ultimately get is an Immigrant Visa, so don't be surprised if you hear that term. When you enter the USA using your immigrant visa, you immediately become a US Permanent Resident (i.e., you get a green card).
Rene
What you will ultimately get is an Immigrant Visa, so don't be surprised if you hear that term. When you enter the USA using your immigrant visa, you immediately become a US Permanent Resident (i.e., you get a green card).
Rene
Sep 6th 2018, 1:06 am
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Re: Advice on what visa and if possible
I would double check all the fine print of the "job offer". You didn't say which part of CA (I know you were on holiday in San Diego but I'm not sure if that's where the job is or if the boss travelled to San Diego to meet you) but a job in the most expensive state in the country that pays enough to keep a family of 4 comfortable enough to make the upheaval worthwhile...I'm not buying it. Healthcare? Moving costs? Help with finding a place to live? Are they providing all that? Don't be tempted by the common misconception that because the weather is warmer that life is easier here. California is a lot more expensive than the U.K. Don't translate the salary into pounds sterling. Find out what properties go for in that area. Can you afford to buy? You will need a hefty deposit as you will have no credit history here and will be starting from scratch. Likewise for a car. Check out what the property taxes are. Utilities and insurance are a lot higher than the U.K. Groceries too.
We see many, many people here who have been offered a job in the USA. But without the job being eligible for a visa or the employer prepared to pay the five-figure sum required to get the visa (assuming it is an eligible profession), the job offer isn't worth the paper it's written on.
We see many, many people here who have been offered a job in the USA. But without the job being eligible for a visa or the employer prepared to pay the five-figure sum required to get the visa (assuming it is an eligible profession), the job offer isn't worth the paper it's written on.
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Sep 6th 2018, 4:36 am
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Re: Advice on what visa and if possible
Boiler is correct, EB3 seems to be the most logical category.
You may face some challenges given your lack of an "advanced degree" but your 25 years experience would certainly help mitigate some of those challenges.
You can find more information on EB-3 here (scroll down) - as always though the advice here is good. Be VERY sure that what you're being offered is truly a good wage, too. What you have to understand, especially for CA is that the cost of living is absolutely astronomical. For example: A 100k USD salary, which would be good for a family of 4 in the majority of the UK (except maybe London) is basically the equivalent of trying to live on 30k GBP in the UK, it's not exactly poverty line but not far off, I'm not trying to deter you, but definitely keep these things in mind.
You may face some challenges given your lack of an "advanced degree" but your 25 years experience would certainly help mitigate some of those challenges.
You can find more information on EB-3 here (scroll down) - as always though the advice here is good. Be VERY sure that what you're being offered is truly a good wage, too. What you have to understand, especially for CA is that the cost of living is absolutely astronomical. For example: A 100k USD salary, which would be good for a family of 4 in the majority of the UK (except maybe London) is basically the equivalent of trying to live on 30k GBP in the UK, it's not exactly poverty line but not far off, I'm not trying to deter you, but definitely keep these things in mind.
Sep 6th 2018, 5:31 am
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Sep 6th 2018, 5:35 am
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Sep 6th 2018, 5:44 am
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I would double check all the fine print of the "job offer". You didn't say which part of CA (I know you were on holiday in San Diego but I'm not sure if that's where the job is or if the boss travelled to San Diego to meet you) but a job in the most expensive state in the country that pays enough to keep a family of 4 comfortable enough to make the upheaval worthwhile...I'm not buying it. Healthcare? Moving costs? Help with finding a place to live? Are they providing all that? Don't be tempted by the common misconception that because the weather is warmer that life is easier here. California is a lot more expensive than the U.K. Don't translate the salary into pounds sterling. Find out what properties go for in that area. Can you afford to buy? You will need a hefty deposit as you will have no credit history here and will be starting from scratch. Likewise for a car. Check out what the property taxes are. Utilities and insurance are a lot higher than the U.K. Groceries too.
We see many, many people here who have been offered a job in the USA. But without the job being eligible for a visa or the employer prepared to pay the five-figure sum required to get the visa (assuming it is an eligible profession), the job offer isn't worth the paper it's written on.
We see many, many people here who have been offered a job in the USA. But without the job being eligible for a visa or the employer prepared to pay the five-figure sum required to get the visa (assuming it is an eligible profession), the job offer isn't worth the paper it's written on.
Sep 6th 2018, 5:58 am
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Boiler is correct, EB3 seems to be the most logical category.
You may face some challenges given your lack of an "advanced degree" but your 25 years experience would certainly help mitigate some of those challenges.
You can find more information on EB-3 here (scroll down) - as always though the advice here is good. Be VERY sure that what you're being offered is truly a good wage, too. What you have to understand, especially for CA is that the cost of living is absolutely astronomical. For example: A 100k USD salary, which would be good for a family of 4 in the majority of the UK (except maybe London) is basically the equivalent of trying to live on 30k GBP in the UK, it's not exactly poverty line but not far off, I'm not trying to deter you, but definitely keep these things in mind.
You may face some challenges given your lack of an "advanced degree" but your 25 years experience would certainly help mitigate some of those challenges.
You can find more information on EB-3 here (scroll down) - as always though the advice here is good. Be VERY sure that what you're being offered is truly a good wage, too. What you have to understand, especially for CA is that the cost of living is absolutely astronomical. For example: A 100k USD salary, which would be good for a family of 4 in the majority of the UK (except maybe London) is basically the equivalent of trying to live on 30k GBP in the UK, it's not exactly poverty line but not far off, I'm not trying to deter you, but definitely keep these things in mind.
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