Job offer is there, now which VISA?

[sms78 18]

Yep it doesn't matter if you're planning to stay temporary or permanently. First you have to acquire a work visa which is very difficult unless you work in a very specialized field.

BTW. I think you can apply OPT upon graduating community college though....I don't know... it was like that 2 years ago, but maybe the rule has changed since then.

[Xanax 349]

for the record we are only looking to make our stay in the US temporary, we are not looking into immigrate permanently, maybe just 2-3 years if we can. and then possibly try and stay longer if we would like to, (obviously by coming back to Australia and re-applying) does that change anyone's view?

probably should have stated that earlier!

It's not the opinions of VJ members that matter. It is the immigration/ visiting/ working visa laws of the US that matter. If you would just like to travel to the US you can do so on the VWP for up to 3 months at a time but you cannot work, you could apply for a tourist visa to stay longer, but I am just not sure there is a legitimate working visa option for you and your partner as you do not have a tertiary education or work in "specialty" fields.

[Boiler 46,274]

This is the conversation you should be having with the person who offered the job and. Sponsorship.

[canadian_wife 1,829]

This is the conversation you should be having with the person who offered the job and. Sponsorship.

I agree, have you had this conversation with the person who offered your wife the job? If not, why not?

Good luck