What are my options for immigration to the United States?
I have been studying the different options in terms of visas for several years now, and my search seems to be leading me to a dead-end so far. From my understanding, H1-B visas are almost impossible to get (at least not unless one can find an employer that is willing to wait till October 2008), and there is no TN-1 visa matching my qualifications, given that I am no “management consultant”. Furthermore, I have no intention of getting married at the present time.
In terms of my qualifications, I have a bachelors degree (bachelor of Commerce in Management) and I speak 3 languages fluently (English, French, and Spanish).
Although I am at the entry-level stage, my resume is quite interesting and I would have no troubles finding a job. I just need to know whether or how the immigration process can be made possible.
I’m seeking serious answers only, please.
Answer:
Hello There,
Well after reading your post, i ruled out two options,
H-1 - Closed as of april (haha saw that coming)
TN- Not qualified.
But there are other options for you that you can come to the states with. Just to touch up you can come using :
L-1 Intra Company Transfers - get a company to open an office in the United States. Should fit you well since you are highly educated, you can easily be a high-level manager in an office newly opened in a firm branch office, based outside US.
Other visa categories that you can opt for are :
E-1 Priority Workers
E-2 Advanced Degree Professionals and Aliens Of Exceptional Ability
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
O - Outstanding Personality ?..Maybe.
Well, what i do suggest is that you contact an immigration expert to discuss your options. Most firms will do this free, and no obligation at all, and this would be a great resource for you.
To find such firms, get started from Google Search, visalaw.com would be a good search too.
A recommendation i would give would be Prime Law Centers, based in LA. They helped me a year ago, and would be able to discuss your options, and at no cost at all, and have satisfied all my referrals.
Either way you pick. Good Luck.
Don't even worry about it. Just do what the mexicans are doing. Come here anyway without a visa or passport and steal some body's identity, get a job and when they pass the amnesty bill you'll be a legal citizen free of crimes you have committed in the process of being here.
you can swim?
if yes get a plane to Mexico then jump in the Rio Grande
H1B is the best way to go. If you have a good resume, you will find employers willing to sponsor you for it. If the quota has not been reached for the year in which you are applying, you can still get it. There is a quota/ certain # of people from each field of work that can receive H1B every year. Start by finding a job and go from there. There are many willling employers. I would not tell them until after they offer the job because it may scare them off.
Send your resume to American companies.
If you can find a good employer, they can sponsor you.
I know you asked for serious answers and the first two could have been tongue in cheek but honestly they might have the best idea for you.
I am 59 years old and natural born citizen of the United States. In those years I can't remember anyone getting very far legally in this country. Those who just ignore the laws seem to come out smelling like a rose at least 99% of the time.
If you do get caught, blame your parents or President Bush for your dilema. A liberal court will kick you loose and probably award you several million dollars in damages.
Good luck, hope to see you soon.
The only thing I can think of is going back to school and getting another degree from a US college (you wouldn't have to stay for an entire 4 years since you already hold an undergrad degree...it might only take 1 year) (Or you can get a Master's degree). All non-US students who get degrees from the US can apply for OPT (1 year of work authorization in the US). Once you get the job you want in the US and work for 1 year, your employer will most likely sponsor you for a green card or whatever necessary visas you need. After living in the US for a # of years and working there, you can eventually apply for immigration.
Another option you have is you might qualify for the Visa Lottery if your parents are from certain countries. Google it and find out.
GOOD LUCK
if you can swim,
you can get in.
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