Need your insight ... :(

[AgnettaHoo 18]

Dear Vjers,

I really need your insight for this matter I am having now. I am currently in the process of K1 visa. My fiance, is currently unemployed. It's not like he's not trying or what..He's 22 and I am 26. He's just graduated from college December last year. But it seems to me that finding a job in USA is very difficult. And both of his parents are my co sponsor.

I have a bit of worry now. We planned to stay in his parents house until we both have an ability to support ourselves. And we were expecting that living in the house won't cost us. As in, rent free. But today, his dad told him that he expects us to pay around $800 per month for the bedroom we will use..

So, after a long and haul argument.. we decided to move out right away after I find a job, or he finds a job. Whoever finds a job first.

My question is.. Will I find a good job in USA? I have 4 years experience as a Foreign Exchange dealer in one of the largest private bank in Indonesia, and currently I am working as a Personal Assistant to a President Director of a good company. Do I have enough experiences, that somehow allow me to find a good job there?

Thank you. Your insight will be highly appreciated.

Edited October 17, 2012 by AgnettaHoo

[canadian_wife 1,829]

The economy is tough right now, as your boyfriend can tell you. We don' t know the specific market you are trying to break in to.

Plus, you'll have to wait for your EAD card which you can only apply for after you are married and file for adjustment of status, please keep in mind that you won't be working for a few months.

Good luck

[AgnettaHoo 18]

The economy is tough right now, as your boyfriend can tell you. We don' t know the specific market you are trying to break in to.

Plus, you'll have to wait for your EAD card which you can only apply for after you are married and file for adjustment of status, please keep in mind that you won't be working for a few months.

Good luck

Thank you for your reply. Do you know how long it usually takes from the time I apply for my AOS until I get my EAD card? I am fully aware that I won't be working right away but it's kind of comforting if I know at least, I have a chance to get a job.

Again, thank you.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Finding work in specific markets is very location specific. Even easier jobs vary greatly in their availability by what region you live in. If you are looking near his parents you may not have the same luck as in another area.

[canadian_wife 1,829]

To add to the excellent advice by NigeriaorBust, it will also depend on what type of place you live in, a larger city will be easier to get a banking job versus a small town or a suburb

good luck

[AgnettaHoo 18]

To add to the excellent advice by NigeriaorBust, it will also depend on what type of place you live in, a larger city will be easier to get a banking job versus a small town or a suburb

good luck

Thank you for all the advice. I will try to relocate to bigger city where there are more openings. I hope till then, my fiance will find a job.

[TracyTN 237]

Check out the 'Finding Work in America' forum here on VJ. We can also move this thread to that forum if you'd like.

[AgnettaHoo 18]

Oh sure! That will be nice.

Thank you!