which visa do I need to apply for to enable me to contract in the US
Jul 25th 2008, 12:48 pm
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which visa do I need to apply for to enable me to contract in the US
Hi I am due to move to the US with my husband in the Autumn but I am trying to find out which visa's I could apply for that would enable me to work as a contractor. Currently I work in the Uk as a contactor and most roles are 3-6 months. I'd like to carry on in a similar manor when I get to the US. Can anybody offer me any advise
Jul 25th 2008, 1:04 pm
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Re: which visa do I need to apply for to enable me to contract in the US
on what basis is your husband moving - ie is he a us citizen or has he a visa. that will tell us what you may be eligible for.
Jul 25th 2008, 1:29 pm
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Jul 25th 2008, 1:32 pm
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A teaching moment!
It always pays to follow my three rules of successful immigration interviewing --
1. Tell the truth [also do not guess -- "I do not know" or "I do not remember" are OK if true]
2. Understand the question; and
3. MOST important -- answer ONLY the question actually asked, NOTHING more.
Jul 25th 2008, 4:09 pm
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Re: which visa do I need to apply for to enable me to contract in the US
Hi:
A teaching moment!
It always pays to follow my three rules of successful immigration interviewing --
1. Tell the truth [also do not guess -- "I do not know" or "I do not remember" are OK if true]
2. Understand the question; and
3. MOST important -- answer ONLY the question actually asked, NOTHING more.
A teaching moment!
It always pays to follow my three rules of successful immigration interviewing --
1. Tell the truth [also do not guess -- "I do not know" or "I do not remember" are OK if true]
2. Understand the question; and
3. MOST important -- answer ONLY the question actually asked, NOTHING more.
Jul 25th 2008, 4:43 pm
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Re: which visa do I need to apply for to enable me to contract in the US
Under oath or not -- it is good practice on how to answer questions. All OP asked was whether or not someone could advise her.
Actually, my better half gave me a tip a long time ago which I find very useful -- "What do you want from me?"
Jul 25th 2008, 5:53 pm
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Re: which visa do I need to apply for to enable me to contract in the US
I have no idea what Mr F is on today [shrugs]
If your husband already has a visa planned/arranged then you may be able to get the matching dependant visa. Depending on what that visa is will mean whether or not you will be able to work, or maybe if you might need to try and fins a visa in your own right.
If he is a US citizen then you may be eligible for an entirly different visa etc.
If your husband already has a visa planned/arranged then you may be able to get the matching dependant visa. Depending on what that visa is will mean whether or not you will be able to work, or maybe if you might need to try and fins a visa in your own right.
If he is a US citizen then you may be eligible for an entirly different visa etc.
Jul 25th 2008, 6:56 pm
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Re: which visa do I need to apply for to enable me to contract in the US
after 5 years here .. I understand him vaguely ...sometimes
the OPs question was:
Can anybody offer me any advise
Therefore the answer must be yes or no ..with what you
have been given ... ...lol
the OPs question was:
Can anybody offer me any advise
Therefore the answer must be yes or no ..with what you
have been given ... ...lol
Jul 25th 2008, 7:20 pm
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Re: which visa do I need to apply for to enable me to contract in the US
It's the 'strings'. I think he's having problems with his strings.
\ I told him to switch to threads.
\ I told him to switch to threads.
Jul 26th 2008, 2:10 am
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Jul 28th 2008, 6:02 am
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Re: which visa do I need to apply for to enable me to contract in the US
"Threads" was a terrible post-nuclear-holocaust drama on ITV in the 80's which traumatized my childhood.
I suggest you all follow Mr. Foly's lead, and start calling them "strings".
I suggest you all follow Mr. Foly's lead, and start calling them "strings".
Jul 28th 2008, 6:05 am
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Re: which visa do I need to apply for to enable me to contract in the US
Hi I am due to move to the US with my husband in the Autumn but I am trying to find out which visa's I could apply for that would enable me to work as a contractor. Currently I work in the Uk as a contactor and most roles are 3-6 months. I'd like to carry on in a similar manor when I get to the US. Can anybody offer me any advise
Aug 8th 2008, 12:08 pm
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Re: which visa do I need to apply for to enable me to contract in the US
Sorry this has de-generated into a grammar discussion
All I was after was a bit of information that I could go to the guys helping my husband out with his visa. I still want to work as a contactor when I come out the NY. My impression is that if you get a visa it is to a specific company so how could it work if most contacts that I do are 3-6 months long.
All I was after was a bit of information that I could go to the guys helping my husband out with his visa. I still want to work as a contactor when I come out the NY. My impression is that if you get a visa it is to a specific company so how could it work if most contacts that I do are 3-6 months long.