neusyjodie

So we've looked at different entry methods to getting a working and living visa in the USA, none of which sound particularly enthralling and definitely not quick.

So i was thinking the other day, do people ever just go to the US, set up interviews, chats, meetings with potential companies, talk about the fact that they want to emigrate, and also want to work for that particular company obviously and can bring skills to that company and job. Is that a good way also of trying to secure work in the USA? I just feel that otherwise i'm sat here 'hoping' it will happen somehow, hoping to find a company here that may intracompany transfer me etc.

Just curious to know if anyone has gone down this route? Just gone out and tried to make it happen rather than waiting for it.

Thanks,
Jodie

BenK91

One of the things I've read a lot of people say is; a company/recruiter will just chuck your CV straight in the bin if it doesn't have a US address on it.

In my opinion that seems pretty pointless, as if you were able to set any chats or interviews up, you've then got to tell them they've got to spend thousands of dollars on an employment based visa (which you may not even get) and then have to wait for you to receive that visa before you could even start. They then might have to pay up for a relocation package too, so I couldn't imagine them being overly keen.

Best option would be to join a UK company with US offices/ties and attempt to get transferred.

dj6372

As Ben says, a company really are not going to be interested in you when they find out they have to pay thousands for your Visa, there are more than enough candidates here already. Unless you have exceptional skills and qualifications you are pretty much stuffed.
The other methods which are neither enthralling or quick are what they are.
USA does not give two hoots what you want.
Sorry to be harsh, but that's they way it is.

BenK91

It sounds odd but I'm moving to the US in two weeks now I have my visa and I haven't even bothered looking for a job yet! I may have updated my LinkedIn profile but I know there really isn't much point in me sending my CV/Resume out until I have my GC. So I certainly wouldn't be trying if I wasn't moving/had a clear path to get out there either!

ian-mstm

You need only an EAD to work legally in the US - which you apply for as part of your adjustment package anyway. No need to wait until you have a GC.

Ian

ian-mstm

Yes, they do that - but most aren't successful. Unless you already have permission to legally work in the US, a US employer isn't likely to even take the meeting!


Yes, they have tried... and a few actually succeed. The vast majority, however, fail.

Ian

BenK91

Ah I was aware of the EAD I just thought I'd read somewhere it cost a bit more to apply for and it took an age to come through so it was worth just waiting for the GC, I'm obviously wrong though. Cheers Ian.

tom169

No fee for I-765 if filed along with I-485. Will likely get you work eligible a lot quicker.

tom169

Regarding the whole paying thousands for a visa...

From experience I've seen that some employers (I'm in the software industry) won't be put off by this. In this profession good employees are hard to come by.

I would say the trickier sell is getting them to gamble and wait on a lottery based visa. Waiting months with no guarantees of anything fruitful at the end isn't good.

Not sure what industry you're in, but that's what I've come across.

neusyjodie

Thanks guys, that's what i thought and really great to hear some confirmation of those things.

BenK91 - what visa did you go for and succeed in getting in the end? You said you weren't looking for a job yet so was intrigued...

Thanks!

Noorah101

BenK91 is getting a K-1 fiancé visa, based on engagement and future marriage to a USC.

Rene

Rete

Hi Ben

You succeeded in getting the K-1 now you really need to start our education on the adjustment of status. It is coming up a lot quicker than you think and it appears that you are not cognizant of the process, what it entails and what the various benefits are to the documents you will be filing after your marriage. Ain't immigrating fun?

dj6372

Specific to industry, yup


My industry, the industry my wife works in, the industries her family work in would not dream of bringing in outside labor and paying for a visa, in my industry we talk VP level before outsiders are considered.


IT I know nothing about.


If the OP would tell us their profession and skillset then maybe a chance, but in general just a dream.

tom169

Out of curiosity if you wouldn't mind: what industry are you in?

Completely agree with your last sentence.

BenK91

You've hit the nail on the head, I'm trying to be oblivious to the AOS process until we've had our wedding which is proving more of a headache than the immigration process so far