Rippers

Yes, just read that bit. Possibly. Its part of a religion that I'm looking to teach as a profession or occupation.

Would that cover it, do you think?

Sally Redux

Sorry, I don't know anything about that visa but it could be worth a closer look. I think you would need a branch of the church here to sponsor you.

kimilseung

Do you have an organization to work with? Really what makes you stand out? Although it is different, note the difficulty that Derren Brown had (with production support) in getting a free audience for his show in America with a faith healer.

Bob

Well yes, you'd need a visa to be able to work and you'd relocate because of the job.

The chances are slim to none of getting the visa to work in the first place though.

Rippers

What makes me stand out? I want to specialize in beginners/intermediate levels and offer much smaller classes than the seminars for a hundred people. 1-1 coaching for modern mediums. Not faith healers.

Rippers

Yeah, sounds like a good idea. Thank you.

kimilseung

'not faith healers' that is partly why I said, it is different.

I just want to point out the need for researching your market; which you may have done, but it has not been made clear here.

Rippers

Absolutely. As I've mentioned, I'm at the very early stages, and part of that research is asking some questions here.

Thanks for your help.

Sally Redux

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...00b92ca60aRCRD

After a brief look around I don't think the R1 will fly, but I wonder if establishing links with a spiritualist church here could give the opportunity for an exchange visit or something similar at least?

Rippers

Thank you. I appreciate your time looking in to it for me.

scrubbedexpat099

R1'a are closely scrutinised due to the level of fraud.

Which is quite funny if you think about it.

RICH

I see a happy and fulfilling career in your future, but not in the USA.

Scott33

Aren't there dead people who can point you in the right direction? I mean, if they can tell me someone who has passed, with the initials P or T, is looking out for me, surely they can tell you what letter(s) visa is applicable for your situation.

Oh, and money is on your mind. And also a journey.

HarryTheSpider

I'm curious...

Isn't it the case that people come over to the US to run seminars all the time...? I imagine there is a US-based organisation that takes care of the sales operation, taking the money etc, and then pays a fee to the seminar instructor...

I'm not suggesting it doesn't need a visa, just wondering how all these other people do it...

I know for me I was the employee of an overseas part of the US based company and when I came over here to deliver training I didn't need a visa - I wasn't being paid by a US entity... neither though was it for an open audience... not sure to what extent any of this would apply in this case but it might be an avenue worth exploring...

Cheers

Harry

RICH

I believe there is a caveat about allowable "business activities" that is distinct from "working" under the VWP. No doubt it is a fine line.