Need tipson obtaining H-2

[Peter&Jaime 1]

Hi,

My brother-in-law is interested in coming to the United States legally to work. I am thinking that an H-2A or H-2B visa might be best for him. Some background information on him: He is in his early 30s and healthy. He is currently living in Peru and does not have much money and no property. In the past he has worked in factories making plastics. He has also worked fixing computers and was a missionary. He is a Peruvian married to a Bolivian, but seperated. He has no professional skills, but he is nearly fluent in English (we plan to send him to school to polish his English). He has finished his school but has no college education.

If I understand the procedure correctly, in order for him to obtain an H-2A visa he would have to find an employer who would then petition him? How long is the H-2A visa for? Does anyone have any experience obtaining an H-2A visa? I am wondering if companies are really willing to spend all that time and money applying for an H-2A?

I couldn't find much information on the H-2B visa. I am assuming it is for any job that is not agricultural and that is temporary? Is this correct? Does anyone have any experiences or information on this visa?

Does any one have any tips or insight that might help me in my situation. I don't think any of the other visa categories he would be qualified for. The other option is to send him to college in Peru. He has expressed an interest in engineering. Then possibly a H-1 Visa.

Thanks!!

[milimelo 4,477]

Moving topic to general immigration questions.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

It is not impossible to accomplish what you are aiming for, but near impossible.

I have a college education and friends who own several successful businesses in the US. Everyone of them was willing to sponsor and "custom-tailor" a job for me specifically, a job that cannot be done by any other American (specific work experience/3 languages fluent etc.), yet it still didn't work out despite trying for years. It's easier to play the lottery, hope for a multi-million dollar win, then apply for an investor visa by spending one of the millions and guaranteeing 10 Americans a new job. Don't waste another thought on it.

[Peter&Jaime 1]

It is not impossible to accomplish what you are aiming for, but near impossible.

I have a college education and friends who own several successful businesses in the US. Everyone of them was willing to sponsor and "custom-tailor" a job for me specifically, a job that cannot be done by any other American (specific work experience/3 languages fluent etc.), yet it still didn't work out despite trying for years. It's easier to play the lottery, hope for a multi-million dollar win, then apply for an investor visa by spending one of the millions and guaranteeing 10 Americans a new job. Don't waste another thought on it.

Thanks for sharing your experience,but I still plan on trying to get my brother-in-law a working visa. Anyone else have any info?

[Susita 175]

Thanks for sharing your experience,but I still plan on trying to get my brother-in-law a working visa. Anyone else have any info?

A work visa might be hard, but if you want him to study english anyway you can see if you can get him a student visa. Check with the community college's ESL programs near you, they often help out with that paperwork. You do need a lot of money put aside in a bank account specifically for that purpose though, and the amount differs depending on the school.

Just go to the college's website, look up international students and you should find something on that.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

Suzy