Applying as a TCN on a tourist visa in Greece/Italy?

[Visjourn191 0]

Hi! I'm a Singapore national, and will be applying for the H1B1 non-immigrant work visa. I will visiting Athens and Italy on their Visa Waiver Program with Singapore, as a tourist, and would like to apply for the H1B1 in the US consulates there.

I called up the Athens embassy and they said it should be allowed; couldn't get in touch with the Italy embassy. I've heard of people applying as a TCN tourist and being outright rejected though.

Does anyone have any experience in this area? Any advice? I know it'll be best to just return to Singapore to do this, but I was wondering if the differences in chances is 80% to 70% or 80% to 20% for instance. Also, which embassy is better--Greece or Italy?

Thank you!!

[aaron2020 11,651]

Your US employer takes care of the H1b, not you.

Do you have a US job offer?

[Visjourn191 0]

Yeah I have a job offer from a pretty famous company (and have a undergraduate degree from a top 15 USA university). I'll still be applying for the H1B1 myself though, after they take care of the LCA, right?

[Boiler 46,125]

Your US employer takes care of the H1b, not you.

Do you have a US job offer?

This something different.

I guess if you are a resident they should process one, might be looking it up and working it out as they go along.

[aaron2020 11,651]

No.

US law requires the employer to pay for the process and visa.

[Visjourn191 0]

So, could/should I apply for the H1B1 visa in Greece/Italy on their Visa waiver program?