Changing status from VWPP to H1?
Oct 4th 2002, 12:58 am
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Changing status from VWPP to H1?
Hi everyone,
I would appreciate advice from anyone who may be reading this post. I graduted from a 4-year college in the U.S. in June, went back home, and re-entered U.S. on VWPP. I would like to find a job in the U.S. and work my way towards a green card so that I could permanently live in the country. As I understand, people who are in the U.S. on VWPP are not allowed to change status for the duration of their stay. If I am able to find an employer/company who is willing to sponsor my H1 status, what are the steps I'll need to take? Will I need to go home to apply for the H1 visa or could I do it in the U.S. or Canada or Mexico? Or am I even allowed to apply for the visa?
Thank you,
Heidi
I would appreciate advice from anyone who may be reading this post. I graduted from a 4-year college in the U.S. in June, went back home, and re-entered U.S. on VWPP. I would like to find a job in the U.S. and work my way towards a green card so that I could permanently live in the country. As I understand, people who are in the U.S. on VWPP are not allowed to change status for the duration of their stay. If I am able to find an employer/company who is willing to sponsor my H1 status, what are the steps I'll need to take? Will I need to go home to apply for the H1 visa or could I do it in the U.S. or Canada or Mexico? Or am I even allowed to apply for the visa?
Thank you,
Heidi
Oct 4th 2002, 10:07 am
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Re: Changing status from VWPP to H1?
heidi910 wrote in message news:...
> Hi everyone,
> I would appreciate advice from anyone who may be reading this post. I
> graduted from a 4-year college in the U.S. in June, went back home, and
> re-entered U.S. on VWPP. I would like to find a job in the U.S. and
> work my way towards a green card so that I could permanently live in the
> country. As I understand, people who are in the U.S. on VWPP are not
> allowed to change status for the duration of their stay. If I am able
> to find an employer/company who is willing to sponsor my H1 status, what
> are the steps I'll need to take?
MEP: The employer needs to file an H-1B petition upon your behalf.
When it is approved you use it to apply for a visa at a U.S.
Consulate.
Will I need to go home to apply for
> the H1 visa or could I do it in the U.S. or Canada or Mexico?
MEP: You could apply in Canada or Mexico, although there are often
long delays in getting appointments there, and some border posts are
reluctant to issue visas to persons who entered on a visa waiver.
Usually its faster to get the visa in your home country.
Michael E. Piston
Senior Attorney
Michael E. Piston, P.C.
4000 Livernois Ste 110
Troy, MI 48098
248/680-0600
Fax: 248/680-0627
Responses have not been confirmed by research, are not intended as
legal advice, and do not create an attorney client relationship. Feel
free to e-mail me at [email protected] if you desire further
information
Or am I
> even allowed to apply for the visa?
> Thank you,
> Heidi
> Hi everyone,
> I would appreciate advice from anyone who may be reading this post. I
> graduted from a 4-year college in the U.S. in June, went back home, and
> re-entered U.S. on VWPP. I would like to find a job in the U.S. and
> work my way towards a green card so that I could permanently live in the
> country. As I understand, people who are in the U.S. on VWPP are not
> allowed to change status for the duration of their stay. If I am able
> to find an employer/company who is willing to sponsor my H1 status, what
> are the steps I'll need to take?
MEP: The employer needs to file an H-1B petition upon your behalf.
When it is approved you use it to apply for a visa at a U.S.
Consulate.
Will I need to go home to apply for
> the H1 visa or could I do it in the U.S. or Canada or Mexico?
MEP: You could apply in Canada or Mexico, although there are often
long delays in getting appointments there, and some border posts are
reluctant to issue visas to persons who entered on a visa waiver.
Usually its faster to get the visa in your home country.
Michael E. Piston
Senior Attorney
Michael E. Piston, P.C.
4000 Livernois Ste 110
Troy, MI 48098
248/680-0600
Fax: 248/680-0627
Responses have not been confirmed by research, are not intended as
legal advice, and do not create an attorney client relationship. Feel
free to e-mail me at [email protected] if you desire further
information
Or am I
> even allowed to apply for the visa?
> Thank you,
> Heidi
