Husband and I are applying for jobs at the moment (our contracts expire around end of July). Interviews have gone well, but the guy I was talking to yesterday said he couldn't offer me a position as all the HB1 visas were gone for this year. Apparently they were all allocated within four days of being available! And there were 800,000 applicants for 65,000 places. When would I need to apply/what do I need to do do maximise my chances? Husband can also work on an O1B visa - is that the same process? Have any of you applied for these visas, and if so how did it go/what was your experience like? Does anyone have any tips? Would it be good to hire a lawyer for this or can we do it on our own? TIA for any info/advice.
posted by everydayanewday
on May 15, 2013 -
19 answers
I will move to the US for a post-doc in the fall, and my host university told me they will issue a J-1 visa for me. By default, this kind of visa comes with a "home residence" requirement, which says I have to spend two years in my home country after the visa has expired, before I can apply for another stay in the US. I'm excited to go, but as a scientist in a niche field I'm a bit concerned about locking myself out of the US in the future. Many of the best places for me to seek further employment are in the US and very few are in my home country. Are exceptions ever made and, if so, what does it take?
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posted by springload
on May 7, 2013 -
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I have applied for a Russian visa, naming hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Now I might want to visit Nizhny Novgorod, but since it's quite a bit away from Moscow, I'd take a hotel there for a night.
Am I allowed to do that? Or would I have had to put it on the visa application, and without it I risk serious trouble?
posted by 2uo
on May 7, 2013 -
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I've just recently been alerted to the fact that there's such a thing as reward points on my Visa. I checked into my account for the first time and found out I have about 35,000. I have no idea how to use them.
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posted by madonna of the unloved
on Mar 28, 2013 -
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I'm an American living in working in Tokyo, but am planning on moving to the states in a few months. I will leave my current job in a month that is providing insurance and take a month or two off to get my affairs in order. What are my options for insurance after I resign?
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posted by princeoftheair
on Mar 24, 2013 -
6 answers
We want to get married, but need to do it much quicker than expected for visa/insurance reasons. How to handle it (snowflakes within)?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2013 -
21 answers
I came to Canada on a visa (NAFTA treaty visa, technical writer) and I met the love of my life and married her. I'm the breadwinner in Canada, and I have been since shortly after we moved in together. How on EARTH do I move her home with me???
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posted by Jim On Light
on Mar 12, 2013 -
36 answers
I'm a dual Portuguese - Canadian citizen, living and working in Canada. Can I travel to the USA for a business trip on a Portuguese passport?
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posted by MiG
on Feb 20, 2013 -
14 answers
Can / how can a US American get a visa to work a specific paid internship in Germany?
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posted by threeants
on Feb 13, 2013 -
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I am traveling to Shanghai for two weeks soon (Feb. 20th). In one of my finer moments, I completely forgot about the visa until this weekend. I have all the necessary documents but I need a visa ASAP and the embassy is closed on Monday and Tuesday. I'll be using a visa service since I really have no idea what I'm doing but is it possible to still get my passport back in time for my flight?
posted by Loto
on Feb 10, 2013 -
5 answers
Traveling to Russia-what kind of medical/health insurance is it that is required for a visa? How can I get it?
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posted by greta simone
on Feb 3, 2013 -
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I'm from the U.S. and I've been invited to an academic conference on "Religion in Modern Society" at a university in PRC. I need a visa.
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posted by reverend cuttle
on Feb 1, 2013 -
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I am hoping to (eventually) settle in the UK permanently, but one of the requirements is worrying me somewhat, and I was hoping someone could clarify under what circumstances it is possible to leave the UK for short periods of time while on a Skilled Worker Visa.
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posted by kalimac
on Jan 30, 2013 -
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Will Visa cover my rental car collision damage waiver even if it is my wife's card and the rental car is in my name? What is the best way around paying the rental company $20/day for damage waiver but still be covered? Any experience getting Visa to cover damage to rental car?
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posted by pandabearjohnson
on Jan 9, 2013 -
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American going to UK for 3 months, in need some immigration help. Any specialists here? Special snowflake details follow.
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posted by Borborygmus
on Dec 17, 2012 -
5 answers
JapanVisaFilter - My visa period is almost up, and my contract is extended but not for a whole year. What's up?
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posted by 23
on Oct 23, 2012 -
5 answers
I'd like to send my mother a re-loadable gift card, but I'm overwhelmed with the options available. Can you help me send money instantly, with little to no fees, on a regular basis?
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posted by plaintiff6r
on Sep 21, 2012 -
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Son (Canadian citizen) has been approved for a Tier 4 UK Student Visa to attend law school in Britain. His wife (U.S. citizen) was denied her spouse of Tier 4 UK Student Visaholder because he will be working towards an undergraduate degree and not a graduate degree. United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) is actually correct to deny her - is there any other way that she can accompany him?
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posted by Minos888
on Sep 6, 2012 -
3 answers
I have a ticket to travel from SFO to São Paulo tomorrow. Sadly, I just discovered
I need a visa. There is no time to apply and the consulate is closed tomorrow so I wonder if I should just get on the plane and see what happens. If they turn me away in São Paulo what will they do? Put me on the next plane? Or will the airline not even board me without the visa? (I have a connecting flight in O'Hare.)
posted by Typographica
on Sep 2, 2012 -
12 answers
Visa requirements for Turkey: For a 2-Month internship, do I need to get a visa as a German citizen? I only found information on 3+ month internships on the internet..
posted by freddymetz
on Sep 1, 2012 -
4 answers
Japan Visa/Work Problems, Cont.: Living in Japan, scored a job as an ALT in Japan that starts in a little over a month; already signed the contract and got my work visa renewed. Just got an offer from a much better paying job that would employ me right away (and would sponsor me). What to do?
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posted by Kamelot123
on Jul 23, 2012 -
3 answers
What kind of certification do you need to work in the medical field in Europe? Specifically in Italy?
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posted by skwint
on Jul 21, 2012 -
3 answers
My friend was offered a job several months ago, but the company screwed up his immigration paperwork and... yada yada yada, he may get deported in a month. Oh, and he's gay. How can I help?
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posted by Madamina
on Jul 21, 2012 -
9 answers
I have a sister about to go through a separation and likely divorce while in a foreign country. Would appreciate any comments/advice on the impact of the separation on the visa of the dependent husband, and how to prevent the husband taking the child out of country.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 20, 2012 -
5 answers
As a dual citizen, can I travel to places on a Canadian passport that I can't go to (or is difficult or expensive to get visas for) on an American passport? Can I actually pick-and-choose what passport to use to get the best benefit?
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posted by subject_verb_remainder
on Jul 3, 2012 -
19 answers
Searching for a job in Japan... Can speak Japanese, but have only gotten job offers from low-paying ALT dispatchers so far. Visa running out. Other venues to search?
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posted by Kamelot123
on Jun 19, 2012 -
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I am traveling to China on July 17th to teach English to academics, having been invited by a college there. I'm applying for a Business F visa. Co-travelers have successfully received their visas through consulate X. Consulate Y is telling our agency that we need two letters, but the requirements for an "F" visa clearly state that one will suffice. It gets worse.
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posted by mecran01
on Jun 18, 2012 -
13 answers
How can I/we find a job out of the country now that we're midway through our careers (snowflakes inside)
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posted by dadici
on Jun 18, 2012 -
2 answers
Please help me and my guy decide when and where to get married, and how to deal with various issues
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posted by saraindc
on Jun 13, 2012 -
14 answers
Looking for work in Japan - Have a work visa that will expire in early August. Details inside.
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posted by Kamelot123
on May 26, 2012 -
9 answers
I put some money on a prepaid virtual Visa card. When I tried to use it, it was declined. I'm wondering if there's a place that'll accept it, or if I am out fifty-five American dollars.
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posted by andrewcilento
on May 11, 2012 -
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I, a U.S. citizen, married a foreign national some time ago and helped her obtain conditional permanent resident status as a result of the marriage. I subsequently discovered that she had no intent of engaging in a legitimate marital relationship with me and, instead, had married me for the sole purpose of becoming a permanent resident of the United States. Upon this discovery, I filed for an annulment but was instead granted a divorce (details inside).
My immigrant ex-wife will soon need to apply (via the I-751 process) to convert her "conditional" permanent resident status to "true" permanent resident status if she wishes to remain in the United States legally (which she does). I do not know whether she will be granted this status, but I would like to find out whether or not she does attain it. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I might find this out?
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posted by anonymous
on May 1, 2012 -
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I'm an American living in France on a long-stay visitor's visa (I'm here as an artist in residence working on comics in Angoulême). To get my visa, I had to prove I had health insurance. At the time of my visa application, I had American health insurance which covered only emergencies abroad, so I assumed that if anything came up, I would pay out of pocket here in France and then, well, go home if anything really grave came about. I also bought travelers insurance from World Nomads to cover repatriation (necessary for the visa). Now, because of reasons that I wont go into here, I have lost my American health insurance and am left with only the travelers insurance, which is really not sufficient. I'd like to stay in France and am planning to renew my visa for another year, so I want to make sure everything is in order. I'd also like to be covered! Is it possible to buy French health insurance as a foreigner who is technically a "non-resident"? I've googled a bit and found some links to various companies who seem to do just this, but I would like to hear from others who have done the same or who know something about it.
posted by minicloud
on Apr 4, 2012 -
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I am a soon-to-be-divorced UK citizen (soon-to-be ex-wife is American) with a permanent resident card (expires 2019). Married in May 2007, came here September 2010, divorcing either this month or next. I'm moving to San Francisco end of May 2012. What, if anything, do I have to tell INS regarding my marital status? And which forms to fill out?
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posted by slater
on Apr 2, 2012 -
8 answers
Six months in the UK sandwiched between continental European travel for an American WWOOFer who'd rather not get visas if she can possibly avoid it. Your tips?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2012 -
5 answers
You are not my immigration attorney and I'm not expecting legal advice, but thoughts on green card renewal would be much appreciated.
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posted by anadem
on Mar 23, 2012 -
2 answers
Australian civil engineer wanting to work over in france, and possibly stay - is there anyway this will work?
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posted by parryb
on Mar 10, 2012 -
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