Applying for jobs in New Jersey/New York from the UK (merged)

[thomasbirch3 0]

Hello all, new here, and very very confused.

I am a Level 4 certified Personal Trainer here in the UK, with an BSc Honours Degree in Sport, Fitness and Coaching/Management (equivalent to a Bachelors Degree). I also have a NASM Accreditation to allow me to train in the U.S.

I have a girlfriend in the U.S. from New Jersey. I am wanting to move there without the need for a fiancé VISA preferably.

I want to move either permanently, or temporarily. I applied and had a job offer accepted previously in soccer coaching, and the company would have sorted my VISA for me, however I turned that down due to being only halfway complete in my education...

I am looking to apply for work in New Jersey or New York, and have 17 jobs ready to apply for and I was wondering what my next step is:

Do I need to sort a VISA out? If so, which one?

Would they sort it for me?

Is there any hope?

Hope to hear your replies.

Tom

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

The company will sort the visa part out for you. They will have to help you get an H1B visa. Just let the company know when you apply that they will have to sponsor your visa.

It might narrow down your options since most companies shy away from this tedious and expensive process.

Good luck to you!

[Anh map 2,098]

The employer must apply for the visa. Your task is to find an employer that is interested in going through the process.

[Boiler 46,031]

Do not know what the norm is on the East Coast, but most trainers where I am are self employed.

Obviously of you are good enough they will go through the visa process, which one, well maybe a couple of options but that is their call.

Edited March 4, 2016 by Boiler

[thomasbirch3 0]

I applied for 10+ jobs as a personal trainer and got a few replies, positive in the fact they wanted to hire me, negative in the fact that once they realised I was British they said they do not give out VISAs! One in particluar said how once I gain authorisation to work in the U.S., they would give me an interview.

Could someone tell me the process I can go through to perhaps tackle these application differently next time?

Can I gain authorisation somehow, can I ask the companies to vouch for me when applying for my authorisation? As perhaps they may do that.

Either way I'll keep applying and keep trying.

Regards, Tom

[Canerican 242]

Others have posted that if you have job offers that you could expedite your EAD (Employment Auth. Doc). But I personally did not start applying until July as I applied for AOS in June and got EAD in August or September.

[Anh map 2,098]

Others have posted that if you have job offers that you could expedite your EAD (Employment Auth. Doc). But I personally did not start applying until July as I applied for AOS in June and got EAD in August or September.

OP is hoping to obtain a work visa, not adjusting status.

[Anh map 2,098]

Very little chance of obtaining a work visa.

The paperwork is initiated by the employer, not employee. They would have to show that they cannot find someone already in the US that could fill the position.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

The company will sort the visa part out for you. They will have to help you get an H1B visa. Just let the company know when you apply that they will have to sponsor your visa.

It might narrow down your options since most companies shy away from this tedious and expensive process.

Good luck to you!

Personal trainer does not fall into an h1b category. There's not a shortage of personal trainers here in the USA.

Youd be better off waiting until you are ready for a k1 visa.

[Ontarkie 14,438]

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[thomasbirch3 0]

Thanks for your responses.

I was/am aware there is plenty of personal trainers in the U.S. too, but was willing to give it a shot.

I was mainly wondering what it meant to "gain authorisation" as I had seen on various applications for jobs in the form of: "Authorised to work in the USA - Yes/No". And just wondered if there was anything I could do, either way, despite the disheartening response I'll keep trying!

I am a qualified soccer coach too and was offered a job/contract 2 years ago but didn't take it to pursue further education, however that was a 3 month VISA and they sorted it all for you. Different situation. I have that if I was desperate I guess and it's looking that way. I will talk to my partner about the K1, we have spoke about it and getting married in the past so we will see I guess.

If there is anything anyone can do to help I would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Tom

[MacUK 983]

I am a qualified soccer coach too and was offered a job/contract 2 years ago but didn't take it to pursue further education, however that was a 3 month VISA and they sorted it all for you.

I can't say I've ever heard of a work visa for only 3 months, I could be wrong though.

My first thought reading that was, as is seen on here occasionally, a company convincing you to go to the States on VWP for short term work. Sometimes being very persuasive in convincing you that it's all legit.

Not a good idea.

[thomasbirch3 0]

MacUK - it's all legit. Very popular too. Usually you go for 3 months, then if you impress you go for 9 months the next year. A simple google search of "coaching soccer USA" would show you multiple companies in every state. Level 2 FA qualified and above are sought after

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Sounds like a summer camp thing. I've had friends who have come to the USA to do that bu it was a temporary religious visa

[JFH 12,191]

As you were advised before at the beginning of the month, and the rules haven't changed since then, the employer sorts the visa for you if they feel you warrant the cost and hassle to do so.

But it sounds like you're young enough to pursue one of those summer camp jobs. Might be something to consider.

It sounds like you are desperate to live in America. Good luck. Let's hope your girlfriend doesn't decide she's desperate to live in the UK and wants to pursue a UK visa. I have seen that happen before. Young man desperate to live stateside decides to find an American girl online. Finds a nice one through a dating website only for her to say "oh you're from England? Amazing! It's my absolute dream to live in England!"

Edited March 28, 2016 by JFH