Working in the US with a criminal record
Sep 17th 2018, 11:50 pm
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Working in the US with a criminal record
Hi Guys, just after some help. I have a non immigrant visa waiver of ineligibility ( 5 years). In 3 years time, I am thinking of working in the US, I have a bachelors degree. I may have a place to work, is this doable with a criminal record? What would I apply for? Any info would be helpful!
Sep 18th 2018, 11:51 am
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi Guys, just after some help. I have a non immigrant visa waiver of ineligibility ( 5 years). In 3 years time, I am thinking of working in the US, I have a bachelors degree. I may have a place to work, is this doable with a criminal record? What would I apply for? Any info would be helpful!
In general, yes it is doable provided you meet the qualifying criteria for a working visa. You personally don't apply for anything though. It's the employer that has to initiate the process and it is likely going to be slow and expensive.
Sep 19th 2018, 11:50 am
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Re: Working in the US with a criminal record
Depends on the criminal record, but in all likelihood because you have already been given a waiver, yes it's possible. If it was a new employer, it would most likely be an H1-B, which would be an April application for an October start - if you were successful in the lottery which is about a 1 in 4 shot right now and could get worse.
