So confused!
Hey guys
Firsly, thank goodness I have found this forum! I have been looking for information on Visa's, jobs etc on moving to America for about a month now and my head is just pickled! Basically, me (19) and my friend (21) are wanting to move away to America to work, potentially live after a year or 2. We have been offered by our mate to stay with him for a while until we get somewhere to stay more permanent. I am so confused about the whole thing though and have a few questions, which are :
Sorry for all the questions but any answers, no matter how big or small would be much appreciated - I am just so confused. Thanks for any answers in advance - and any questions, just ask :thumbsup: |
Re: So confused!
Originally Posted by soupyjnr
(Post 9401388)
Hey guys
Firsly, thank goodness I have found this forum! I have been looking for information on Visa's, jobs etc on moving to America for about a month now and my head is just pickled! Basically, me (19) and my friend (21) are wanting to move away to America to work, potentially live after a year or 2. We have been offered by our mate to stay with him for a while until we get somewhere to stay more permanent. I am so confused about the whole thing though and have a few questions, which are :
Sorry for all the questions but any answers, no matter how big or small would be much appreciated - I am just so confused. Thanks for any answers in advance - and any questions, just ask :thumbsup: |
Re: So confused!
Hi, thanks for the quick reply
I have had a look at that link - Basically what I picked up from it is if you need to do a job which is in short supply, or you work for a company which has UK and US stores/branches, or you have special talents regarding your occupation? So, can you not just get a job, get your working Visa and go and work? |
Re: So confused!
Originally Posted by soupyjnr
(Post 9401388)
Hey guys
Firsly, thank goodness I have found this forum! I have been looking for information on Visa's, jobs etc on moving to America for about a month now and my head is just pickled! Basically, me (19) and my friend (21) are wanting to move away to America to work, potentially live after a year or 2. We have been offered by our mate to stay with him for a while until we get somewhere to stay more permanent. I am so confused about the whole thing though and have a few questions, which are :
Sorry for all the questions but any answers, no matter how big or small would be much appreciated - I am just so confused. Thanks for any answers in advance - and any questions, just ask :thumbsup: |
Re: So confused!
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Re: So confused!
Originally Posted by soupyjnr
(Post 9401431)
Hi, thanks for the quick reply
I have had a look at that link - Basically what I picked up from it is if you need to do a job which is in short supply, or you work for a company which has UK and US stores/branches, or you have special talents regarding your occupation? So, can you not just get a job, get your working Visa and go and work? The guide is very clear, if you can't answer yes to any of the questions forget it. |
Re: So confused!
Originally Posted by soupyjnr
(Post 9401431)
Hi, thanks for the quick reply
I have had a look at that link - Basically what I picked up from it is if you need to do a job which is in short supply, or you work for a company which has UK and US stores/branches, or you have special talents regarding your occupation? So, can you not just get a job, get your working Visa and go and work? You have poles and bulgarians |
Re: So confused!
Originally Posted by N1cky
(Post 9401472)
If you are asking can you get a job in Safeways stacking shelves and then get yourself a visa. No you can't.
The guide is very clear, if you can't answer yes to any of the questions forget it. |
Re: So confused!
Originally Posted by soupyjnr
(Post 9401483)
That was worded wrong - what I mean is, is there a company which specializes in getting people a job in the US, and then when I goto apply for my working Visa I can say that I have a job waiting for me? Because at the minute I have no idea how to get a job.
The regulations define a "specialty occupation" as requiring theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a field of human endeavor including but not limited to architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, biotechnology, medicine and health, education, law, accounting, business specialties, theology, and the arts, and requiring the attainment of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent as a minimum |
Re: So confused!
Originally Posted by soupyjnr
(Post 9401483)
That was worded wrong - what I mean is, is there a company which specializes in getting people a job in the US, and then when I goto apply for my working Visa I can say that I have a job waiting for me? Because at the minute I have no idea how to get a job.
Basically you have to marry a USC or get a company transfer after working for them in a managerial capacity for more than 12 months or get a company to hire you because you have something exceptional to offer. In the latter 2 examples it's the company that applies for the visa for you. |
Re: So confused!
... so basically there is no chance of me getting into the US without a degree.
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Re: So confused!
Originally Posted by soupyjnr
(Post 9401498)
... so basically there is no chance of me getting into the US without a degree.
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Re: So confused!
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Re: So confused!
Originally Posted by soupyjnr
(Post 9401498)
... so basically there is no chance of me getting into the US without a degree.
The US has an extremely closed immigration system compared to many other western countries. I'm not quite sure where people get ideas to the contrary, but sorry to disappoint you. |
Re: So confused!
Why not go somewhere were you can get a Working Holiday Visa such as Canada or Oz? The US is notoriously tough to get in to unless you have a degree and/or specialist skills, so maybe consider somewhere easier?
Good luck. |
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