UK to Seattle - HELP!
Mar 12th 2002, 4:49 pm
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UK to Seattle - HELP!
Can someone please tell me how long it will take for me to start working in Seattle? I am a British citizen, BSc educated, with a big company interested in me, but I have absolutely no clue how long it will all take. A month? Less? More? Please please help!
I live in Sale, Cheshire, England.
I live in Sale, Cheshire, England.
Mar 12th 2002, 7:35 pm
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Re: UK to Seattle - HELP!
It took me 10 months to get my H1B but then most are done in much less than that.
Good luck.
"sleeplessinsale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Can someone please tell me how long it will take for me to start working in
> Seattle? I am a British citizen, BSc educated, with a big company interested in me,
> but I have absolutely no clue how long it will all take. A month? Less? More?
> Please please help!
>
> I live in Sale, Cheshire, England.
>
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Good luck.
"sleeplessinsale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Can someone please tell me how long it will take for me to start working in
> Seattle? I am a British citizen, BSc educated, with a big company interested in me,
> but I have absolutely no clue how long it will all take. A month? Less? More?
> Please please help!
>
> I live in Sale, Cheshire, England.
>
>
>
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> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Mar 12th 2002, 8:59 pm
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Re: UK to Seattle - HELP!
But you didn't have to wait 10 months to actually start working did you? You can start working before the visa is physically in your possession? Please say yes! If so, how soon were you able to start working from the beginning of the whole process? That is essentially what I need to know.
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
Mar 13th 2002, 9:05 am
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Re: UK to Seattle - HELP!
friend of mine from The Netherlands got it within 7 weeks I think in most cases that
is the time it takes if the company in the US pushes it a little....
"sleeplessinsale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Can someone please tell me how long it will take for me to start working in
> Seattle? I am a British citizen, BSc educated, with a big company interested in me,
> but I have absolutely no clue how long it will all take. A month? Less? More?
> Please please help!
>
> I live in Sale, Cheshire, England.
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
is the time it takes if the company in the US pushes it a little....
"sleeplessinsale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Can someone please tell me how long it will take for me to start working in
> Seattle? I am a British citizen, BSc educated, with a big company interested in me,
> but I have absolutely no clue how long it will all take. A month? Less? More?
> Please please help!
>
> I live in Sale, Cheshire, England.
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Mar 18th 2002, 9:05 am
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Re: UK to Seattle - HELP!
Today, INS offers premium processing, which guarantees a decision or a request for
more evidence within 15 days for an extra $1000 fee.
You do have to wait until you have the visa stamped in your passport. For that
matter, you won't even be allowed to travel to the US without the visa (don't try to
use the visa waiver! You are not allowed to change to anything else with that)
Ingo
On 12 Mar 2002 16:34:17 -0600, sleeplessinsale <[email protected]> wrote:
>But you didn't have to wait 10 months to actually start working did you? You can
>start working before the visa is physically in your possession? Please say yes! If
>so, how soon were you able to start working from the beginning of the whole process?
>That is essentially what I need to know.
>
>Many thanks!
>
>
>
>--
>Posted via http://britishexpats.com
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
(marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
more evidence within 15 days for an extra $1000 fee.
You do have to wait until you have the visa stamped in your passport. For that
matter, you won't even be allowed to travel to the US without the visa (don't try to
use the visa waiver! You are not allowed to change to anything else with that)
Ingo
On 12 Mar 2002 16:34:17 -0600, sleeplessinsale <[email protected]> wrote:
>But you didn't have to wait 10 months to actually start working did you? You can
>start working before the visa is physically in your possession? Please say yes! If
>so, how soon were you able to start working from the beginning of the whole process?
>That is essentially what I need to know.
>
>Many thanks!
>
>
>
>--
>Posted via http://britishexpats.com
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
(marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
Mar 27th 2002, 4:19 am
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H1-B - what happens next?
First a thank you to Ingo et al for helpful advice back in 1999 when I was
researching a H1-B visa application. I received my visa in March 2000 and commenced
work here in Texas the following month.
My question now is what happens next?
The visa is, in my understanding, valid for a maximum of six years; and although I
seem to have *lost* some time insofar as my first chunk 'expires' on November 1st
this year (and not March 2003 as expected) I would like to know what will happen when
the expiration is due.
Will my company receive notification from the INS or do they have to re-apply for the
extension via some form? Or, do I do this as an individual? My company is happy to
keep employing me in the current position.
Thanks,
Marion
researching a H1-B visa application. I received my visa in March 2000 and commenced
work here in Texas the following month.
My question now is what happens next?
The visa is, in my understanding, valid for a maximum of six years; and although I
seem to have *lost* some time insofar as my first chunk 'expires' on November 1st
this year (and not March 2003 as expected) I would like to know what will happen when
the expiration is due.
Will my company receive notification from the INS or do they have to re-apply for the
extension via some form? Or, do I do this as an individual? My company is happy to
keep employing me in the current position.
Thanks,
Marion
Mar 27th 2002, 7:35 am
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Re: H1-B - what happens next?
On Wed, 27 Mar 2002 00:29:00 GMT, "stephen.moore" <[email protected]> wrote:
>First a thank you to Ingo et al for helpful advice back in 1999 when I was
>researching a H1-B visa application. I received my visa in March 2000 and commenced
>work here in Texas the following month.
>
>My question now is what happens next?
>
>The visa is, in my understanding, valid for a maximum of six years; and although I
>seem to have *lost* some time insofar as my first chunk 'expires' on November 1st
>this year (and not March 2003 as expected) I would like to know what will happen
>when the expiration is due.
You didn't actually lose the time. The six years count from the day you first
entered the US.
Just make sure that your employer files an application for an extension before
November 1, 2002. That extension will get you an H-1B until November 1, 2002. You can
then apply for another extension until March 2006.
>Will my company receive notification from the INS or do they have to re-apply for
>the extension via some form?
The employer has to initiate the extension. INS does not notify anybody.
>Or, do I do this as an individual?
No, the employer does it. The process is virtually identical to the original
H-1B process.
>My company is happy to keep employing me in the current position.
Have them apply for a Green Card for you! Do that quickly because, who knows how
long it will take (it took six years for me! It's probably going to be faster for
you, though).
Ingo
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
(marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
>First a thank you to Ingo et al for helpful advice back in 1999 when I was
>researching a H1-B visa application. I received my visa in March 2000 and commenced
>work here in Texas the following month.
>
>My question now is what happens next?
>
>The visa is, in my understanding, valid for a maximum of six years; and although I
>seem to have *lost* some time insofar as my first chunk 'expires' on November 1st
>this year (and not March 2003 as expected) I would like to know what will happen
>when the expiration is due.
You didn't actually lose the time. The six years count from the day you first
entered the US.
Just make sure that your employer files an application for an extension before
November 1, 2002. That extension will get you an H-1B until November 1, 2002. You can
then apply for another extension until March 2006.
>Will my company receive notification from the INS or do they have to re-apply for
>the extension via some form?
The employer has to initiate the extension. INS does not notify anybody.
>Or, do I do this as an individual?
No, the employer does it. The process is virtually identical to the original
H-1B process.
>My company is happy to keep employing me in the current position.
Have them apply for a Green Card for you! Do that quickly because, who knows how
long it will take (it took six years for me! It's probably going to be faster for
you, though).
Ingo
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
(marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
Mar 29th 2002, 8:45 am
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Re: UK to Seattle - HELP!
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Stephen.Moore
[B]First a thank you to Ingo et al for helpful advice back in 1999 when I was
researching a H1-B visa application. I received my visa in March 2000 and commenced
work here in Texas the following month.
Hello, Stephen! Glad to hear you managed to get your hi-b at long last!
I have been trying to get employment in the US for coming upto 5 yrs now but no luck yet, thats despite being a fully qualified electronics engineer with over 15 yrs experience working on radar, cellular phones, fibre optics, video systems and more !!
Can you please advise as to how you got your foot in the door, as I,ve found that 99% of US companies do not want to take on non-US citizens, even tough I have made it clear that I will be willing to shoulder all relocation costs.
Any advice would be much appreciated. happy Easter!
john
[B]First a thank you to Ingo et al for helpful advice back in 1999 when I was
researching a H1-B visa application. I received my visa in March 2000 and commenced
work here in Texas the following month.
Hello, Stephen! Glad to hear you managed to get your hi-b at long last!
I have been trying to get employment in the US for coming upto 5 yrs now but no luck yet, thats despite being a fully qualified electronics engineer with over 15 yrs experience working on radar, cellular phones, fibre optics, video systems and more !!
Can you please advise as to how you got your foot in the door, as I,ve found that 99% of US companies do not want to take on non-US citizens, even tough I have made it clear that I will be willing to shoulder all relocation costs.
Any advice would be much appreciated. happy Easter!
john
