here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:20 pm
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here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
Im from australia , in the US on the visa waiver prog my circumstances have changed and i would like to work here how do i do this? jon
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:23 pm
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Re: here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
You can't.
Feb 2nd 2005, 11:18 pm
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Re: here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
damn!thanks for the prompt reply tho. dont they even have work holidays or something.
Feb 3rd 2005, 12:33 am
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Re: here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
Originally Posted by jonny140
damn!thanks for the prompt reply tho. dont they even have work holidays or something.
Seasonal workers visa, an H somin'....but don't think you can get it while here on a vwp....could be wrong about that...but either way, ain't cheap.
Feb 3rd 2005, 3:07 am
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Re: here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
Originally Posted by Bob
nope.
Seasonal workers visa, an H somin'....but don't think you can get it while here on a vwp....could be wrong about that...but either way, ain't cheap.
Seasonal workers visa, an H somin'....but don't think you can get it while here on a vwp....could be wrong about that...but either way, ain't cheap.
Feb 3rd 2005, 4:02 am
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Re: here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
Originally Posted by Ray
Nope ..H2 all used up......
Feb 3rd 2005, 4:08 am
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Re: here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
Originally Posted by Bob
That's the one...and knew they were out to...any chance of being able to apply for one while here? or that like the H1B as in it's a major pain in the arse and the employer gets it for ya?
Feb 3rd 2005, 4:12 am
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Re: here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
Originally Posted by Bob
nope.
Seasonal workers visa, an H somin'....but don't think you can get it while here on a vwp....could be wrong about that...but either way, ain't cheap.
Seasonal workers visa, an H somin'....but don't think you can get it while here on a vwp....could be wrong about that...but either way, ain't cheap.
I think the UK is known for the work/holiday visa but I don't know what the criteria are for getting one.
Feb 3rd 2005, 4:31 pm
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Re: here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
jonny140 wrote on 2/2/2005 16:18:
>>You can't.
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> damn!thanks for the prompt reply tho. dont they even have work holidays
> or something.
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There is a temporary visa for seasonal work (H2). But, a visa waiver
does not allow changing status.
And it takes a long time to get an H2 visa, anyway.
-Joe
>>You can't.
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> damn!thanks for the prompt reply tho. dont they even have work holidays
> or something.
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There is a temporary visa for seasonal work (H2). But, a visa waiver
does not allow changing status.
And it takes a long time to get an H2 visa, anyway.
-Joe
Feb 4th 2005, 6:20 am
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Re: here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
Hey Jonny, the only benefit the VWP allows is that you don't need a visa to visit the US for a maximum of 90 days, you may just walk in and out using your passport. However, it doesn't allow you to change status or even extend your stay beyond 90 days. Those are the drawbacks. You get some, you lose some.
Originally Posted by crg14624
Bob's right. There's no way to change status to another nonimmigrant category like student or work while inside the United States. You'd have to leave the country and get a visa before returning.
I think the UK is known for the work/holiday visa but I don't know what the criteria are for getting one.
I think the UK is known for the work/holiday visa but I don't know what the criteria are for getting one.
Feb 4th 2005, 6:51 pm
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Re: here in the US on visa waiver p can i change it to a work visa
Yeah, that's true. Visa Waiver has its own advantages for visitors to
U.S. but the main disadvantage of the VWP is that you may not change or
extend your nonimmigrant status after entering the U.S.
And H-1B and H-2B is not available until Oct 1 (though you can file a
petition 6/3 months in advance, but can start work only from Oct 1).
Even if it were available, a person on Visa Waiver has to go back to
his/her own country to get the relevant visa stamped on the passport
before entering the US on that visa.
U.S. but the main disadvantage of the VWP is that you may not change or
extend your nonimmigrant status after entering the U.S.
And H-1B and H-2B is not available until Oct 1 (though you can file a
petition 6/3 months in advance, but can start work only from Oct 1).
Even if it were available, a person on Visa Waiver has to go back to
his/her own country to get the relevant visa stamped on the passport
before entering the US on that visa.
