Summary
A UK citizen, currently in San Diego on an ESTA visa, is seeking ways to legally stay in the US. They are in a relationship with a US permanent resident but are not considering marriage. They have been exploring work sponsorship in the hospitality industry, specifically in sales, events, and marketing, but have found it challenging to find a company willing to sponsor. They have considered the H-1B and L-1 visas but have not been successful. They are now considering seeking assistance from an immigration lawyer.Full Conversation
Permanent resident
What is the duration of your stay on your current ESTA visa?
General Information:
- As a spouse of a US permanent resident, you can apply for a family second preference (F2A) visa.
- Contact: San Diego Immigration Court, (*) *-*.
We are not married so I am not elibable for the visa
Have you considered getting married? If you do, you could potentially apply for a K-* visa, also known as a fiancé(e) visa.
We are not thinking about getting married anytime soon
What is your plan for staying in the US legally if you're not considering marriage?
General Information:
- You could explore work visas, student visas, or investor visas.
- Contact: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, *-*-*-*.
We have not figured this out yet, I was looking into work sponsorship but it is proving extremely difficult wo find a company who is willing to sponsor
What is your field of work? This could help in identifying potential sponsorship opportunities.
Sales, events, marketing
What is your level of experience and qualifications in your field of work?
*+ years
What type of companies or industries are you targeting for work sponsorship?
Hospitality
What specific roles within the hospitality industry are you interested in?
Sales manager, events manager, marketing manager
What steps have you taken so far in your search for a company willing to sponsor your work visa?
I have been applying for roles
What kind of response have you been getting from the companies you've applied to?
Positive responses and interview requests but once they find out I require sponsorship they say no
What type of visa are you currently seeking for your stay in the US?
General Information:
- H-1B visa is for specialty occupations.
- Contact: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, *-*-*-*.
H1B visa ideally but companies don’t want to do it
Have you considered exploring the L-* visa, which is for intra-company transferees?
General Information:
- L-* visa is for managers, executives, or specialized knowledge employees transferring to a US branch of their company.
- Contact: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, *-*-*-*.
I have tried this with my previous company but was not applicable
It was not available with the company I was with
Have you considered seeking assistance from an immigration lawyer to explore other potential visa options?
That is the next step
What type of legal assistance are you seeking from an immigration lawyer?
Visa help
What specific help are you seeking from an immigration lawyer regarding your visa situation?
General Information:
- Immigration lawyers can guide you through visa processes.
- Contact: American Immigration Lawyers Association, (*) *-*.
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