Can i come to work in the Usa at my uncle's restaurant,from Greece?

[Illiria 980]

Dude try AU or NZ if U want to work out of your country a while

they have 2 yrs working visa

Friend of mine is doing this, she is travelling all over and working when she needs to. Kind of a break between careers thing getting experience of working in a different field and a holiday all at once. She has been there 9 months and is loving it, mostly as the climate is way better than the UK.

[lesthatsri 9]

Hi Jim,

Have you thought about doing a Work and Travel program? I came to the US on a J-1 visa for four years to work for up to four months in the US to get the experience. For a J-1 visa you will need a U.S. sponsor designated by the Department of State that have offices in Greece and that could allow you to get your own Job Offer. Usually sponsors have a set of countries where they work and a set of employers that they work with. However, some allow independent employers. Usually you will have to pay the fees of the representative in your country and you have to be in a superior educational institution (like a college or technical/vocational schools) currently studying or recent graduate. It depends on each country and each representative.

During my J-1 programs I worked with CIEE, who is a J-1 visa sponsor, therefore, I know all the rules from the Department of State for these programs. Unfortunately, CIEE no longer works on Greece. But I am sure you could find other sponsors that have representatives in your country. This might be an expensive option, but I think it is worth researching. Usually students come during the summer months to work for four months at a time. There are also internship programs, that could last up to 1 year, and have other requirements.

If you would like to see a list of sponsors go to this website: http://j1visa.state.gov/participants/how-to-apply/sponsor-search/

Good luck!

[jimdias 0]

Hi Jim,

Have you thought about doing a Work and Travel program? I came to the US on a J-1 visa for four years to work for up to four months in the US to get the experience. For a J-1 visa you will need a U.S. sponsor designated by the Department of State that have offices in Greece and that could allow you to get your own Job Offer. Usually sponsors have a set of countries where they work and a set of employers that they work with. However, some allow independent employers. Usually you will have to pay the fees of the representative in your country and you have to be in a superior educational institution (like a college or technical/vocational schools) currently studying or recent graduate. It depends on each country and each representative.

During my J-1 programs I worked with CIEE, who is a J-1 visa sponsor, therefore, I know all the rules from the Department of State for these programs. Unfortunately, CIEE no longer works on Greece. But I am sure you could find other sponsors that have representatives in your country. This might be an expensive option, but I think it is worth researching. Usually students come during the summer months to work for four months at a time. There are also internship programs, that could last up to 1 year, and have other requirements.

If you would like to see a list of sponsors go to this website: http://j1visa.state.gov/participants/how-to-apply/sponsor-search/

Good luck!

So u stayed 4 years but only worked 4 months?Is thats something like a training program and how much does it cost ?i doubt it

[jimdias 0]

i searched it a bit so the j1 visa for college trainees is only for 6months after graduation and a total waste of money i think

[lesthatsri 9]

No. I would come for four months to the US to work during my school break. It is a Work and Travel program. It is the closest option of what is available to citizens of Greece under the conditions you mentioned. A work sponsored visa is not viable in your case. So I was just trying to give you an option.

[jimdias 0]

No. I would come for four months to the US to work during my school break. It is a Work and Travel program. It is the closest option of what is available to citizens of Greece under the conditions you mentioned. A work sponsored visa is not viable in your case. So I was just trying to give you an option.

thnks i didnt want to be mean i was just tired reading about immigration .

I figured immigration to european union countries its quite easy .Us laws got really strict after 9/11 rip to those people .