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Dec 8th 2011, 4:17 pm

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Re: Need help working out visa info

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Originally Posted by Trixie_b

He couldn't work on a USA registered ship, but could work for American owners who register elsewhere.

There may be possibilities to get a work visa sponsored at a later date.

(Oh by the way, I'm not sure if Jimmy is even reading this thread any more)

C or D visa, one is for ship crew, the other for air cabin crew, but I can't remember which is which. Doesn't allow much stay in the US though.

Dec 8th 2011, 4:18 pm

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Re: Need help working out visa info

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Originally Posted by ljaw2002uk

After five years on this board, I am sure you have heard every reason going. Being a chef here must sound like one of the more logical.

Sure....but what do they think would be better about working here than else where?

Dec 8th 2011, 8:40 pm

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Re: Need help working out visa info

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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

It's cordon bleu not cordon blue...even if most Americans pronounce it blue. That's one of my pet peeves.

I pronounce it Cordon Blue,

because I'm not a French *****.

Dec 19th 2011, 12:25 am

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Re: Need help working out visa info

Hi thanks for the info guys and gals., sorry for the confusion It is much appreciated. all I want to do is travel the states, i am not looking to move out there forever again if i caused confusion im sorry. Just really wanna travel before having to settle down. Thank you for all the messages.

Dec 19th 2011, 10:41 am

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Re: Need help working out visa info

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Originally Posted by jimmy_white1986

... all I want to do is travel the states ... Just really wanna travel before having to settle down.

Respectfully, this contradicts your earlier post.

Ian

Dec 19th 2011, 1:35 pm

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Re: Need help working out visa info

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Originally Posted by jimmy_white1986

Then use the VWP.

Dec 19th 2011, 2:31 pm

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Re: Need help working out visa info

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Originally Posted by Squirrel

Maybe get a job as a chef on a cruise ship cruising around Florida and the Caribbean? Not sure how that would work visa wise if it was a UK registered ship.

Good luck finding a UK Registered Ship, nowadays.

Jim.