Jump to content
Wuollet

Which Work Visa?

By Wuollet in Work Visas

 Share

8 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Wuollet Newbie

Wuollet   0

Posted
Filed: Timeline
Posted

My brother in law wants to move here to the US. He currently lives in Finland, and has a job offer in America. The job isn't a specialty job, its working at a company installing roofs. He has the potential to move up in the company and have a job for a long time. He has worked in the construction field in Finland for a few years already.

Which visa is the most appropriate and fastest to acquire?

Thanks in advance!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
canadian_wife Grand Master

canadian_wife   1,822

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Has the company's lawyer that wants to hire him been consulted? He does not apply for the visa, the company would apply on his behalf and cover the costs.

good luck

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1

NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC

Medical
May 4, 2009

Interview
May, 26, 2009

POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wuollet Newbie

Wuollet   0

Posted
Filed: Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Is there any visa where he can just move to america and go work? Or does the work place HAVE to sponsor him? He can get a letter of employment, but I don't know if they know how to sponsor people from Finland.

My wife (his sister) is living here on a green card, so she can't sponsor him unless she gets American Citizenship. We are just wondering what the easiest way is to get a work visa for him.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mollie09 Proficient

Mollie09   1,543

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Brazil
 Timeline
Posted

Is there any visa where he can just move to america and go work? Or does the work place HAVE to sponsor him? He can get a letter of employment, but I don't know if they know how to sponsor people from Finland.

My wife (his sister) is living here on a green card, so she can't sponsor him unless she gets American Citizenship. We are just wondering what the easiest way is to get a work visa for him.

Nope, that doesn't exist in the US. Work is only through sponsorship.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
NigeriaorBust Grand Master

NigeriaorBust   4,087

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
 Timeline
Posted

Work visas are expensive for the company to do and they require that no US person be available for the same job. Your bother in law could try the DV lottery , a sibling petition would take over 13 years so it isn't very probable

This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,493

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
 Timeline
Posted

Is there any visa where he can just move to america and go work? Or does the work place HAVE to sponsor him? He can get a letter of employment, but I don't know if they know how to sponsor people from Finland.

My wife (his sister) is living here on a green card, so she can't sponsor him unless she gets American Citizenship. We are just wondering what the easiest way is to get a work visa for him.

Same way his Sister did, could you introduce him to someone?

He could also look at the DV lottery.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mollie09 Proficient

Mollie09   1,543

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Brazil
 Timeline
Posted

Work visas are expensive for the company to do and they require that no US person be available for the same job. Your bother in law could try the DV lottery , a sibling petition would take over 13 years so it isn't very probable

Not true unless they're being sponsored for a GC.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Suss&Camm Experienced

Suss&Camm   2,213

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Sweden
 Timeline
Posted

Same way his Sister did, could you introduce him to someone?

He could also look at the DV lottery.

US wife shopping for work? :ph34r::rofl:

K1 Visa & AOS

Spoiler

2016-03-19         i-129F Sent
2016-03-24         i-129F NOA1
2016-06-14         i-129F NOA2
2016-07-08         NVC Rec'd
2016-07-12         Case #
2016-07-13         NVC Left
2016-07-14         Consulate Rec'd
2016-07-19         Medical
2016-08-11         Interview Date (approved)
2016-09-06         Issued
2016-09-09         Visa In Hand
2016-10-19         POE Dallas Fort-Worth
2016-10-30         Our Halloween Wedding

2016-11-16         AOS package sent (i-485, i-131, i-765, i-864, g-325a, DS-3025)
2016-11-17         AOS package delivered to Chicago lockbox
2016-11-23         NOA1's by e-mail and text (@ 10:30 pm CT)
2016-11-26         NOA1 hard copies
2016-12-03         Biometrics appointment in mail
2016-12-07         Biometrics (Early walk-in Desoto, appointment was for Dec 13th)

2017-02-17         Notice of card in production by email and text (@8:00 am CT, i-765) - Day 92

2017-02-22         Notice of approval by email and text (@1:00 pm CT, i-765 and i-131) - Day 97

2017-02-22         Notice of card being mailed by email and text (@7:00 pm CT, i-765) - Day 97

2017-02-25         EAD/AP combo card arrived in mail - Day 100

2017-03-03         Notice of green card in production by email and text (@4:00 pm CT, i-485) - Day 106

2017-03-03         Notice of approval by email and text (@6:00 pm CT, i-485) - Day 106

2017-03-11          Green card arrived in mail  - Day 113

2018-12-03          First day to file for ROC (i-751)

 

giphy.gif

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...