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I, a Chinese citizen, already have a J-1 visa and am ready to enter the US soon.

However, I also have a student visa for studying in Israel. Complicated story...

The question is: will my Israeli visa, visible in my passport, give me a problem when entering the US? Might they say, "Wait a sec, how can you study in the US while also studying in Israel?", or something like that?

Thanks!

I'm only "looking" to uproot my family because there are hardly any jobs in my field in Germany, alas.

So, if I find a job in the US, then at least at the beginning my visa is bound to this job and if I lose the job I'm not given any chance to look for a new one?

I don't plan on screwing up badly, but companies do get into hard times, make cuts, shut down. If I were alone perhaps I wouldn't worry so much, but since I'll be moving my family across the ocean I think it's a legitimate concern. You haven't answered anything regarding what my status will be once I'm terminated.

As for proving there's no one in the US who can do the work: is that more of a formality, easily and routinely done, or is it a real hurdle?

Dear all,

I'm an absolute beginner to the whole topic of US immigration; please be nice.

I'm a skilled professional, a doctor of biology. My citizenship is Israeli, but I live in Germany, married to a German and we have a toddler.

I'm now considering looking for a job in the States. However, I'm very scared. Immigration regulations are daunting, but moreover: what will happen if I lose my job?

This is my main concern. In Germany this isn't a problem at all: generous unemployment benefits for the rest of your life, rent and health paid by the state. If I work in the States for half a year and then get fired, what are my rights? Will the cops escort me to the next available flight, because my visa is dependent on this job? If not, am I entitled to any sort of social help until I can find a new job?

To my understanding, Green Card isn't relevant here at all, because the process takes years and I'm talking about losing my job after only a short period, before my permanent status is settled.

Are my fears justified, or do I have a huge misconception of things?