Irishman looking for right visa

[daaido 0]

I am looking to get to the US with my partner. She is an American citizen and is moving home because well in her words America is better. I have some college education and have 4 years Management experience in sales and marketing. What would be the best visa for me to apply for? would really appreciate help on this one.

[kzielu 1,149]

I am looking to get to the US with my partner. She is an American citizen and is moving home because well in her words America is better. I have some college education and have 4 years Management experience in sales and marketing. What would be the best visa for me to apply for? would really appreciate help on this one.

If you think about getting married - K-1. If not, then you can try H-1B but it is quite difficult to get. No "partner" visa...

[jkminney 30]

I am looking to get to the US with my partner. She is an American citizen and is moving home because well in her words America is better. I have some college education and have 4 years Management experience in sales and marketing. What would be the best visa for me to apply for? would really appreciate help on this one.

You have the option of moving here only if your intentions are to get married, either K1 (fiance visa) or CR1(spousal visa).

[daaido 0]

You have the option of moving here only if your intentions are to get married, either K1 (fiance visa) or CR1(spousal visa).

Is there no other way? don't want to go down to marriage route just yet.

[canadian_wife 1,824]

Then see if there is an employer willing to sponsor you for a work visa

Or a student visa

What sort of visa are you looking for?

good luck

[Guinness 3]

Is there no other way? don't want to go down to marriage route just yet.

Understand if you apply for work visa or holiday visa and get denied. You will no longer be eligible for the VWP. Right now you can travel over and stay twice a year for 90 days. Get turned down and you lose that right. Travel over and visit for 90. Then decide a course of action JMO

Edited October 10, 2011 by Guinness

[daaido 0]

I'm looking to immigrate and i think my best chances are with H-1B visa. Just want to know what my options are and to hear from peoples experience with dealing with this situation.

[Guinness 3]

Just one more thing. Don't violate the VWP, You may regret it later. If you go that route

Edited October 10, 2011 by Guinness

[daaido 0]

Understand if you apply for work visa or holiday visa and get denied. You will no longer be eligible for theVMP. Right now you can travel over and stay twice a year for 90 days. Get turned down and you lose that right. Travel over and visit for 90. Then decide a course of action JMO

so best option you think would be to visit for 90 days and try find employment while there?

[Guinness 3]

so best option you think would be to visit for 90 days and try find employment while there?

I would ,see if you like it and how your relationship continues. But play by the rules because later if you decide you want to stay. It will be much harder with a overstay

Can't work on the VWP but read some of the guides on looking . I'm no expert

Edited October 10, 2011 by Guinness

[skiptex 225]

Is there no other way? don't want to go down to marriage route just yet.

what kind of PARTNER is this, if you won't want to commit.. ?! maybe you should have used "person i know"

are you going to go where the work is.. or where the "partner" is..?

jobs are tough to find at the moment.. what part of the country are you planning on looking . maybe VJr can give you insight to the job market..

Edited October 10, 2011 by skiptex

[daaido 0]

I would ,see if you like it and how your relationship continues. But play by the rules because later if you decide you want to stay. It will be much harder with a overstay

cheers. relationship hopefully continues but the my main reason for moving is lack of work in Ireland. I have a job currently but i can see the trouble coming on the horizon. Is it possible to apply for the H-1B visa while on a travel visa?

[daaido 0]

what kind of PARTNER is this, if you won't want to commit.. ?! maybe you should have used "person i know"

are you going to go where the work is.. or where the "partner" is..?

jobs are tough to find at the moment.. what part of the country are you planning on looking . maybe VJr can give you insight to the job market..

different sex partners lol. Ohio/Indiana is where i was thinking. i have a lot of friends in this area through my years of playing american football.

[Guinness 3]

cheers. relationship hopefully continues but the my main reason for moving is lack of work in Ireland. I have a job currently but i can see the trouble coming on the horizon. Is it possible to apply for the H-1B visa while on a travel visa?

Not sure others can help on that. I'm the USC just finished our k1visa she arrived here yesterday ;-). Things not looking good in IRE just left on Oct 4 myself

[daaido 0]

Not sure others can help on that. I'm the USC just finished our k1visa she arrived here yesterday ;-). Things not looking good in IRE just left on Oct 4 myself

Ireland not looking good at all. There are a lot of American companies i think going to pull out of Ireland soon. Greece about to default on bailout repayments, another mainland bank in Europe gets bailed out again.