Needing advice on B2 Visa

[Just Paul 4,591]

3 minutes ago, Bear093 said:

No no I didnt mean a spousal Visa. to work in the united states

She can't work on a B2 or ESTA.

[geowrian 22,336]

Anyway....we're all getting ahead of ourselves here, and it seems that there is confusion on what basis she would be able to stay in the US. And the associated timelines that go with each option.

 

If/once she wants to marry, then family-based immigration comes into play. Doing it the other way around is backwards. Until that is decided, any talk of a green card is pointless IMO.

If she becomes eligible for a work visa and finds an employer, then employment-based immigration comes into play.

[SusieQQQ 11,585]

I’m not understanding very well apparently. The original post talked about B2 then repeated ESTA entries and now we are on to employment based green cards. Who is going to file for her as a sponsor?

[Bear093 10]

I feel like some people didnt fully read my opening post...

 

Companies only sponsor bachelor degree candidates for jobs on the HB1 visa right...and it's taking them 3 years to get through those.

 

It's not allowing to attach the file because it's too big. 

 

And noone can file to be her sponsor...

 

 

[Just Paul 4,591]

4 minutes ago, Bear093 said:

I feel like some people didnt fully read my opening post...

 

Companies only sponsor bachelor degree candidates for jobs on the HB1 visa right...and it's taking them 3 years to get through those.

 

It's not allowing to attach the file because it's too big. 

 

And noone can file to be her sponsor...

 

 

Here are the "Employment" options:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment.html

 

She most likely needs to work on her education to avail all but J series.

[Bear093 10]

[Boiler 43,764]

5 minutes ago, Bear093 said:

I feel like some people didnt fully read my opening post...

 

Companies only sponsor bachelor degree candidates for jobs on the HB1 visa right...and it's taking them 3 years to get through those.

 

It's not allowing to attach the file because it's too big. 

 

And noone can file to be her sponsor...

 

 

H1b?

 

Not an obvious choice for an Au Pair and no they do not take 3 years, there is a annual Cap limit but exceptions for non profits etc.

Just now, Bear093 said:

That is the EB3 category.

[geowrian 22,336]

9 minutes ago, Bear093 said:

Companies only sponsor bachelor degree candidates for jobs on the HB1 visa right...and it's taking them 3 years to get through those.

H-1B requirements are pretty strict. A bachelor's degree and being in certain areas are the key elements.

Although the biggest hurdle is the I-129 petition (handled by the company), which is not much more more than 15 days (once filed) with expedited processing, although LCA and such can take longer. But we're still talking weeks and months, not years.

Getting selected for H-1B is the bigger issue...it's a lottery system, capped annually.

 

3 minutes ago, Bear093 said:

That's EB-3, not H-1B.

Also, FYI, most categories are expected to be current or near current very soon. You picked a bad month to check as the fiscal year quotas are coming into effect. Check like 2 months back for what to expect for October.

Edit: Current = no wait fore the visa to become available (just processing timelines)

Edited September 10, 2019 by geowrian

[Bear093 10]

Right, I knew H1B was a complete no go. 

So can she apply for the Eb3 if it's not a three year wait time and as you say currently there is no wait time?

[Bear093 10]

7 minutes ago, Boiler said:

H1b?

 

Not an obvious choice for an Au Pair and no they do not take 3 years, there is a annual Cap limit but exceptions for non profits etc.

That is the EB3 category.

Since the H1B is not possible for her since she doesnt have any special skills. Could the EB3 work??

[Boiler 43,764]

Just now, Bear093 said:

Since the H1B is not possible for her since she doesnt have any special skills. Could the EB3 work??

Theoretically

 

If she has an Employer to sponsor her, meets Perms requirements etc, not sure I have ever seen somebody sponsor a Au Pair for a GC but no doubt it has been done.

[geowrian 22,336]

5 minutes ago, Bear093 said:

Right, I knew H1B was a complete no go. 

So can she apply for the Eb3 if it's not a three year wait time and as you say currently there is no wait time?

She needs to qualify for an EB-3 visa, part of which means finding an employer to sponsor her.

No wait time for a visa number to become available (or very short) is expected for EB-3 next month. Petition and visa processing times still apply. But those are typically measured in months, not years.

Edited September 10, 2019 by geowrian

[Bear093 10]

Okay. I will look into the EB3 and see what can be done. 

 

Thank you two--- Boiler and geowrian. You have been very helpful

[Boiler 43,764]

You would need an Employer who would willing to go through the time, expense and hassle, seems somewhat unlikely that anybody would consider this for an Au Pair

[Bear093 10]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

You would need an Employer who would willing to go through the time, expense and hassle, seems somewhat unlikely that anybody would consider this for an Au Pair

Yeah, probably...but worth a try.