Bear093

2 minutes ago, designguy said:

If you have any questions about the EB3 let me know. I’m at the tail end of the process right now. Just waiting for the temporary retrogression to be over 

Thank you for that.

What category are you listed under EB3?

As far as your job prospects... because she would classify as an unskilled worker. She doesn't have any 'true' skill set but is a hard worker.

How difficult was it to find employment with someone that would petition for an alien worker?

Why couldnt the government make it simple with 3 or 4 visas. Not 100 different ones with multiple waivers and 20 forms to fill out. Jesus. 

I dont know. I see people every day that has migrated to the US and think did 95% of those people just marry into citizenship? Theres no way these people went through all these hoops

Is there any chance for a waiver?

I've been looking around on the J1 forum and they keep mentioning waivers but nothing is clear cut.

3 minutes ago, Cathi said:

Don't get your hopes up, it's highly unlikely.

Dang Cathi let's be a little positive 😂😂

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.

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

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

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??

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?

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 now, Paul & Mary said:

a green card is not a VISA

Yes I'm aware of that as well.  Thanks

1 minute ago, missileman said:

The average time for a CR-1 spousal visa to get a green card is 12-14 months.....filing to visa in hand.

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

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

No one will argue with that........

3 years?   Where did you get that information?

They are just now reviewing requests from 2016. I have the paper around here somewhere...

3 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Sixth time is the charm? Who knows when, but they do actually catch on to this then the VWP days will be over. Five times is beating the odds already.

I thought it was nuts but she will probably be married before they catch on to it

13 minutes ago, Unlockable said:

People can't just say "I want to stay here" without due process.

 

 

 

 

Thats the thing... she wants to go through the process, but the way into the united states is kind of ridiculous. 

3 years just to get a green card review? Pfft.

7 minutes ago, missileman said:

That isn't a very good reason in my opinion.  .....marriage to gain immigration benefits is fraud......

 

"WE" could just get married.......????  Separation was a necessity for most of us.  It can be done....good luck...

It's not fraud when the relationship is legitimate,  partner

8 minutes ago, JFH said:

People get away with things all the time. Doesn’t mean it’s right. Unfortunately there’s no “I like you, let’s hang out for a while” visa. You have to be either married or about to marry. France May offer a partner visa (the UK does, for example, so they do exist). This might be their option to be together. If it’s all about being together what does the location matter? 

 

Never heard of a partner visa. I'll have to look into it. Of course the location matters when you want to be together?? Lol

9 minutes ago, JFH said:

 

Using the VWP for back-to-back 90-day visits is very risky business. It might work twice, three times if you are insanely lucky. After that, CBP can see that you are using it to live here in 90-day installments and the plug will be pulled. 

 

Shes done it back to back 5x 

Thanks again geowrian. Was hoping for some better news but I'll pass it along to her.

I guess we could just get married 🤷🏻‍♂️ lol

1 minute ago, JFH said:

 That’s a tourist visa but it sounds like she wants to stay permanently. Not possible without a valid path to immigration. 

Yeah .... I'm aware of that. Thanks.

Thank you for the reply geowrian.

What is the VWP? If she applies for COS and they deny her that will deny her visas in the near future? Or is it just 'no but you can apply for a Visa once you go back '

She wants to stay because she likes it and has found someone she has been with for over a year. Just not ready for marriage. 

She has a friend from Germany that was an au pair and went back to Germany to get her ESTA and does that literally every three months until they get married.

Another au pair from Brazil is being sponsored by her host family after she is finished as an au pair. I'm not too sure how that works but there seems to be a lot of work arounds... and I was hoping to hear some good news 😕

Hello everyone,

   I'm writing this for a friend since my English is a little better. We have kind of ran into a road block.

She has been an au pair from France for 2 years. She currently has her J1 visa but it will expire on Oct 10th this year. We have been to an attorney and he gave us some options. We were told she would have to exit the united states in order to get an ESTA. We are trying to avoid her having to leave the states. 

The attorney said she could apply for a B2 visa while she is here in the united states. When I look on other sites they are saying she will need to go back to France to apply and wait. I'm so confused on what to do and who is right.

Does anyone have any advice on B2 visas and if she can apply here in the states? Or any other options on visas?

The attorney made it sound like her best option was to marry a citizenship, but jeez youd think there would be a different route.

Shes also spoke about becoming a student but has no way to pay out of pocket, and the H1B visas will only work for bachelor degrees and so forth.

My understanding for green cards is a 3 year wait. It just seems crazy and I feel helpless for her...