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Partner moving to US for study PhD and I would like to go with an work
Asked on Jul 02nd, 2016 on Immigration - Washington
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My fiancé of 5 years (co-habiting) has been accepted to do a PhD in Washington DC. She will receive a stipend of $24,000 per year. The PhD is for 4 years.The university have explained her visa. The US embassy have said that I am able to go with her if I apply for a B2 visa, however I would not be able to work on this type of visa. I will have to apply for a non immigrant temporary visa. I have a UK degree in Sport but I know work in sales (GPA - 2.0). I am struggling to find a company to sponsor my visa. Do I have any other options?
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Two situations that come to mind may be working with a UK company under an E treaty trader or treaty investor visa or finding a professional position relating to sport under H-1B. Because H-1B visas are capped in number generally, most would not be available to be applied for until April of next year for work to begin in October if selected under the H-1B lottery. Work at an institution of higher education like college or university would exempt a petitioning organization from the H-1B cap, and the petition could be applied for at any time. Other than those, you may wish to consult an immigration lawyer for other options.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Jul 30th, 2016 at 6:48 PM
Unfortunately, you would need to obtain a nonimmigrant status that authorizes work. You cannot simply work in the United States. Most employment visas require an employer to sponsor you. It is sometimes easier to find an employer once in the country. Another option may be an investor visa. However, this would require you to invest in a business in the country. You can read more about work visas at http://myattorneyusa.com/work-visas.
What type of visa was your fiancé issued? You may be able to work if you married.
Answered on Jul 05th, 2016 at 3:36 AM