Visa for Employment in the U.S.

[chris49]

16 hours ago, earthdome said:

 

The easiest route is for her to immigrate as a fiancee or spouse. On entry as a spouse she would immediately have a green card and can work.

You should go to the easiest route as the others have said.

Nurses and teachers are recruited through agencies who will do the processing on the terms of a 3 year contract, H1,visa. That is coming to a halt as nurses from the Philippines must now do a one year bridge course in a college, before they could take their State Boards and practice as a nurse. Teachers with 5 years or more experience might still get in.

There are no shortcuts or loopholes available other than the normal legal process for immigration. There are 1000's of people with degrees, but that equates to nothing in the immigration process.

There are rumors and stories about people who sent to the US Embassy and got this and that.  Even agents taking fees for processing. All bogus.

So what's your problem thailend19? Is either one of you legally married and that blocks your immigration application?

[robert k]

How about a student visa? The local community college I worked at was full of brats from overseas, taking courses in creative basket weaving, art and drama. Filipinas should have no trouble with drama class.

Edited August 15, 2016 by robert k

[scott h]

9 hours ago, thailend19 said:

I'm an expat American with a Philippine GF

Thai, non of us are immigration experts. But having said that, I have had two nieces (both nurses) get work visas to the USA. Both were "sponsored" by their future employers. (family connections) (that's how a HUGE majority of Filipinos get to the states). But this was before immigration standards tightened up.

Easy way? Have your friend hire an immigration lawyer back home, have him and her work through the sponsor/employee  system.

But let me put on my cynical, USA government, time serving, bureaucratic, still on my 1st cup of coffee, hung over Monday morning, I really hate my job processing immigration paperwork hat.  

Filipina living in Thailand, wants to "work" in the USA, as reference is sponsored by a "man" who is no relation who will put her to work in the USA. As a character reference she lists another American who is no relation and lives in Thailand.

Red flags all over the place considering the high visibility of "human trafficking" now days.

good luck

[chris49]

Copy all that.

And she's 32 years old, quite a far reach for a student visa.

[thailend19]

I am aware of the fiance visa and marriage K-1 visa and although we have a long-term relationship, we have decided not to pursue these sure-fire methods of getting her to the U.S.

I looked up the latest figures on immigration to the U.S. as of 2014. The total is 1,926,000

(In 2014, the largest countries of origin were India (2.2 million, or 17 percent of Asian immigrants), China (2.1 million, 17 percent), the Philippines (1.9 million, 15 percent), Vietnam (1.3 million, 10 percent), and Korea (1.1 million, 9 percent).

So, am I to believe that the overwhelming number of these immigrants are IT professionals or have PhDs?

My understanding is that they got there by paying exorbitant sums to Philippine agencies to get them there. I refuse to go that route, so if an offer of a guaranteed job won't get her a work visa in the U.S., so be it.

 

[Dave Hounddriver]

2 minutes ago, thailend19 said:

My understanding is that they got there by paying exorbitant sums to Philippine agencies to get them there. I refuse to go that route, so if an offer of a guaranteed job won't get her a work visa in the U.S., so be it.

You want to 'beat the system'  that's a natural ambition for a young fellow.  There is a reason why everyone pays those exorbitant sums and its not because they have too much money.  So give it a try but don't get her hopes up.

I tried to help filipinas get jobs in other countries years ago, until I was threatened with jail for running illegal recruiting and called all kinds of names because I must obviously be running a human trafficking scam if I am not properly licensed as a recruiter.  In fact, I was just trying to help friends get a better life.  It is not easily done as you are finding out.  This is why I suggested starting from Thailand as the Philippine government has less authority over their citizens who are out of the country.

When you find a way to beat the system, come back and tell us how wrong we are.  It seldom happens, but it keeps us all on our toes when someone comes up with a better way. 

[scott h]

15 minutes ago, thailend19 said:

So, am I to believe that the overwhelming number of these immigrants are IT professionals or have PhDs

No, but you can bet the bank that the overwhelming number of Filipino who enter the USA legally are sponsored by relatives that are already there and are legal residents or citizens.

[Jack Peterson]

5 minutes ago, thailend19 said:

My understanding is that they got there by paying exorbitant sums to Philippine agencies to get them there. I refuse to go that route, so if an offer of a guaranteed job won't get her a work visa in the U.S., so be it.

 Unfortunately you would find this all over the Western world, The West have a steady stream of people with the right Qualifications so have no need to import unless we have a Nobel prize candidate in out midst. The Education in the Pi is just not up to the standard any Country would be looking for in the main. it has been well documented here and in other places that Doctors for instance, can only get nurse aide jobs until they retrain. many Nurses and teachers are going to well under par jobs just to get there.  I am not sure if I saw it but what type of Employment would your lady be looking For?

Sad to say, that Embassy's are now far Stricter on reasons for Visas all over as one Great member here will testify. Seems  in a lot of cases they want to make sure that if there is a suspicion that a Work Visa is just a gateway they will close that loophole. Can I just say it is not just the US it really is All over.

 Wish you well mate but........................

 

Jack

 Morning All

[earthdome]

11 hours ago, scott h said:

No, but you can bet the bank that the overwhelming number of Filipino who enter the USA legally are sponsored by relatives that are already there and are legal residents or citizens.

The link I posted earlier showed exactly that. About two thirds of all immigrants are close relatives (parents or children) sponsored by filipino's who already have US citizenship.

[chris49]

On ‎8‎/‎15‎/‎2016 at 7:03 PM, thailend19 said:

I am aware of the fiance visa and marriage K-1 visa and although we have a long-term relationship, we have decided not to pursue these sure-fire methods of getting her to the U.S.

I looked up the latest figures on immigration to the U.S. as of 2014. The total is 1,926,000

(In 2014, the largest countries of origin were India (2.2 million, or 17 percent of Asian immigrants), China (2.1 million, 17 percent), the Philippines (1.9 million, 15 percent), Vietnam (1.3 million, 10 percent), and Korea (1.1 million, 9 percent).

So, am I to believe that the overwhelming number of these immigrants are IT professionals or have PhDs?

My understanding is that they got there by paying exorbitant sums to Philippine agencies to get them there. I refuse to go that route, so if an offer of a guaranteed job won't get her a work visa in the U.S., so be it.

 

OK, I'm calling you out. One of you is legally married and the marriage/immigration scenario is blocked for you.

That's the only explanation for the ridiculous scenario you are presenting here.

She's getting a degree in 2018 and she's been offered a job in real estate. Sir that is an absolute no go, selling real estate or rentals, for a start is not even a job. It's work for commissions, no sales no income.

Pull the other leg mate, you are not being realistic at all. I am not even sure you qualify for an immigration interview on that. And the fees and processing costs will be lost.

Edited August 16, 2016 by chris49