Nutmegger

Note that if your son wanted to join you after turning 21, it would involve a whole different procedure.

AdobePinon

Postdocs can be H-1B. But is unlikely that they would give you that instead of a J-1 just because you ask, and convincing the boss to get you a green card on a postdoctoral may be a considerable challenge. Most are indeed J-1. One benefit of staying in academia is that the health plans are usually quite good. However, the competitiveness mentioned above should not be underestimated. Completing a postdoctoral in the states would certainly help with the networking. Salary can be anywhere between terrible and awesome. A few different options might then open up if you can stand out from the crowd, such as the O-1 visa, but it would be hard to plan to that goal at this stage.

queeniequick

My field is the arts. Nightmare field for oversubscription.
A friend of mine works for the local schools district and they’re actively recruiting staff from the Philippines to fill the vacancies, so they must need visas and be willing to speculate on them?
The ‘lottery wall’ - what is this? Do you mean it’s capped? (Only April application point/October start?) or something else?
I’ve heard horror stories about the school system so this enquiry is very much with caution.

retzie

Indeed, I was offered an H-1B for a postdoc (I took an E-3 instead). There just wouldn't be much point for the OP, as an H-4 can't work, while a J-2 can. It also starts the 6-year H clock ticking, which is not a great idea if you don't yet have a line on a permanent position. So, J-1 is the smarter option.

Speaking of which, you can't get a green card on the basis of postdoctoral employment. Some people manage to self-petition at this point in their career (e.g., NIW), but for EB-2 sponsorship, the position needs to be ongoing.


Ah... Well, as much as we can seem doom and gloom around here, don't forget the BE catch cry: "Your chances are zero if you don't apply!"

Sorry, not a technical term at all. I just meant the kind of wall you beat your head against

queeniequick

Thanks again.

A permanent job and green card for family is the end game all said and done.
Regarding ‘lottery wall’ comments - did you mean to day H1B uncapped does apply to high school jobs or doesn’t? (Just to clarify)

GeoffM

Appreciated.

A quick summary as I'm sure I've bored everybody to death. 10 year old son, Asperger's, special ed at school, on something like 4 medications a day (it changes...). One is included so no additional cost; all his others are only about $10 each on our insurance, but one he was on previously was something like $60 a month. But the kicker is we have to see a doctor an hour away every month to get a refill because one is a controlled substance and the doctor likes his income from patient visits. I recently saw a comment that mental health issues cost parents something like $10,000 per year - that's additional to everyday costs for insurance (premiums, copays, deductibles, etc). No small sum if you're a lecturer on $45,000pa before tax (though at that ratio you'd get some tax breaks on it).

retzie

Sorry, school jobs will be subject to the cap. Here is the exact wording (link):

quiltman

Re the OPs question on Filipino workers. Under an agreement between USA and the Philippines, Filipino citizens may apply for either an EB3 (Skilled, professional) or a General work visa. Sorry, their potential employer applies for them. All applications MUST be made through an authorised Overseas Employment Agency registered with the Philippine government. The EB3 mainly applies to nurses etc and is an immigrant visa leading to a green card. The General visa is a non immigrant visa for up to 3 years , and can be extended but does not lead to the possibility of a green card or citizenship.
A similar scheme applies to the UK for certain professions - nurses, carers etc - and again application is through authorised agencies. The UK visa is normally time limited but can be extended. There are literally hundreds of jobs advertised here for Filipinos to work overseas. The North yorkshire Health Trust is currently advertising for 125 nurses with a salary of £1500 per month, plus visas and single airfare to UK. This salary is roughly 8/10 times a nurse makes here so you can see the attraction!

civilservant

As someone who works in healthcare Hospital/Nursing Facility combined that information explains why we have so many Filipino nurses. I wasn’t aware of that.

PootleK

One of my good friends was a teacher in Clark County for years but has now left. There's a reason there's a shortage of teachers in NV and it's not just the wages. Terrible school system to work in.