H-1B/Work visa

[Boiler 45,794]

How realistic is if for you to find an Employer willing to sponsor you for a H1B?

[SalishSea 17,988]

3 hours ago, faevan422 said:

I think the best bet to immediately go after I finish my studies in college in 2022 and stay there indefinitely would be to apply for a h-1b right now and hopefully get it accepted so I can move and work there, but since being an electrician isn't considered a specialty occupation I'm assuming my chances of being accepted would be slim to none correct? I am trying to research how to achieve the best possible outcome, me graduating from college and instantly moving to the states and working but my options are, get married wait around 1-2 years to get my green card then move permanently, get sponsored for my apprenticeship which is highly unlikely or apply for a H-1B so when I finish school I have my work visa so I can move there for a long enough time to stay while my marriage paperwork is processed and accepted but that's also unlikely because electricians aren't considered specialty occupations

Please start doing some research.  Nothing is fast when it comes to US immigration, and no, you cannot come and live in the US while any type of petition is pending.  You can visit, subject to CBP approval, but that's it.

 

 

[kzielu 1,149]

8 hours ago, faevan422 said:

I think the best bet to immediately go after I finish my studies in college in 2022 and stay there indefinitely would be to apply for a h-1b right now and hopefully get it accepted so I can move and work there, but since being an electrician isn't considered a specialty occupation I'm assuming my chances of being accepted would be slim to none correct? 

 

Correct.  From what you wrote you are not even close to be eligible for H-1B. 

[Dashinka 24,657]

11 hours ago, faevan422 said:

I think the best bet to immediately go after I finish my studies in college in 2022 and stay there indefinitely would be to apply for a h-1b right now and hopefully get it accepted so I can move and work there, but since being an electrician isn't considered a specialty occupation I'm assuming my chances of being accepted would be slim to none correct? I am trying to research how to achieve the best possible outcome, me graduating from college and instantly moving to the states and working but my options are, get married wait around 1-2 years to get my green card then move permanently, get sponsored for my apprenticeship which is highly unlikely or apply for a H-1B so when I finish school I have my work visa so I can move there for a long enough time to stay while my marriage paperwork is processed and accepted but that's also unlikely because electricians aren't considered specialty occupations

Personally, I would focus on the spousal visa route.  Getting an H1B can be quite difficult as the individual does not apply for it, but rather a US based company has to do that.  Trying to fit immigration into specific timing is also very difficult that was made much worse by Covid19.  You may want to research the differences in the US and Canada for an electrician to see if you can get certification that transfers (honestly, I have no idea if that is possible), but following the spousal visa route, and the fact that you will have a marketable skill, you most likely would not have a big empty gap.

 

Good Luck!

[Lemonslice 4,926]

Look up the IBEW local where you're planning to move.

 

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Alternatively, don't forget that it might be easier for you partner to move to Canada... Compare both options together.

Edited April 20, 2021 by Lemonslice

[aaron2020 11,651]

Here's the bottom line.  It's the truth and you're not going to like it.  

You will not be eligible for an H1-B visa or any other work visa as an electrician.

 

If you want to be able to immigrate to the US after graduation 2022, then your only chance is a spousal visa that needs to be filed as soon as possible.  The spousal visa will take 12-24 months.  Get marry ASAP, then file for the spousal visa.  Upon entry, you will be eligible to work.

Alternatively, you could pursue an K-1 fiance visa.  However, you would be required to marry in the US, file for AOS to obtain a green card, and remain here for 6-8 months waiting for your EAD/AP card.  You will not be able to legally work until you get your EAD.  If you leave the US without AP, you will abandon the AOS.  

[faevan422 0]

thank you all for your help, In my situation (being married for less than 2 years) I will petition for a CR-1 spousal visa, this is my understanding of I need to do, First we need to get married and file the paperwork for the marriage and then my spouse will need to file a I-130 form and then as soon as that is accepted I will need to go to the us embassy or consulate in Toronto Canada and apply to become a lawful permanent resident and obtain my green card, following that I will then have my interview and my medical exam and I will need to pay all the government processing and medical exam fees and then wait to see if it is approved. correct me if I didn't include anything or missed certain documents my spouse or I need to file

[aaron2020 11,651]

17 minutes ago, faevan422 said:

thank you all for your help, In my situation (being married for less than 2 years) I will petition for a CR-1 spousal visa, this is my understanding of I need to do, First we need to get married and file the paperwork for the marriage and then my spouse will need to file a I-130 form and then as soon as that is accepted I will need to go to the us embassy or consulate in Toronto Canada and apply to become a lawful permanent resident and obtain my green card, following that I will then have my interview and my medical exam and I will need to pay all the government processing and medical exam fees and then wait to see if it is approved. correct me if I didn't include anything or missed certain documents my spouse or I need to file

Read the Guides on VJ.

 

As soon as the I-130 is accepted, you wait months for USCIS to approve it and send it to the NVC.  At the NVC, you pay for and apply for an immigrant visa and file the financial paperwork.  Once all the paperwork are accepted, then you wait months for an available visa interview.  With the interview letter, you can pay for and have your medical exam.  Then, you go to the interview in Toronto. If successful, you get an immigrant visa.  Once you enter the US on your immigrant visa, you become a green card holder.  Once you enter the US and have paid the $220 immigrant fee, then you get your plastic card.  

The above is a brief overview.  Refer to the Guides for more detailed information.  

Edited April 20, 2021 by aaron2020

[SalishSea 17,988]

44 minutes ago, faevan422 said:

thank you all for your help, In my situation (being married for less than 2 years) I will petition for a CR-1 spousal visa, this is my understanding of I need to do, First we need to get married and file the paperwork for the marriage and then my spouse will need to file a I-130 form and then as soon as that is accepted I will need to go to the us embassy or consulate in Toronto Canada and apply to become a lawful permanent resident and obtain my green card, following that I will then have my interview and my medical exam and I will need to pay all the government processing and medical exam fees and then wait to see if it is approved. correct me if I didn't include anything or missed certain documents my spouse or I need to file

Please, please read the guides!

[faevan422 0]

recently my girlfriend talked to her brother who also dealt with immigration and filing all the paperwork with his wife, the fact is I am actually turning 18 in July so I am currently 17 while my girlfriend is 20, in the states that is indeed illegal but that's not the case in Canada so if we filed for the spousal visa when I would be going to get married (in the summer, July or august) we would only be LEGALLY TOGETHER for 1 month at max and I'm assuming 100% the us immigration services would see this and probably assume this is fraud and what could really be done to show it isn't at that point I think the chances of acceptance would be like 5%. with that being said her brother mentioned possibly signing a contract with the military or getting an ITIN #, I have not researched this, they also claimed that the government fees would be a lot more than just a 1200$ USCIS fee if anything a lot more including possible lawyers.

 

[Lemonslice 4,926]

Have you read the guides?

[faevan422 0]

4 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

Have you read the guides?

this? https://www.visajourney.com/ir1-spouse-visa-overview/

[Lemonslice 4,926]

19 minutes ago, faevan422 said:

this? https://www.visajourney.com/ir1-spouse-visa-overview/

This: https://www.visajourney.com/guides/

To evaluate what's feasible/required.

 

You can also look at the official USCIS website. 

 

You are talking about a lot of different topics, jumping from one, to another... Look up ITIN, military requirements, age of consent, etc., to learn more about what you are talking about/trying to do.  Do not dismiss your partner moving to you for school, or work. Discuss it together, you've got time, and homeworks.

 

Also, double read this:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/arrest-detention/crimes-against-minors.html

 

 

Edited April 22, 2021 by Lemonslice

[faevan422 0]

23 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

This: https://www.visajourney.com/guides/

To evaluate what's feasible/required.

 

You can also look at the official USCIS website. 

 

You are talking about a lot of different topics, jumping from one, to another... Look up ITIN, military requirements, age of consent, etc., to learn more about what you are talking about/trying to do.  Do not dismiss your partner moving to you for school, or work. Discuss it together, you've got time, and homeworks.

 

Also, double read this:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/arrest-detention/crimes-against-minors.html

 

 

Okay, thank you all for your help for putting me on the right track and answering all of my questions and being patient with my ignorance. now one last question, how do i terminate my forums post?

[aaron2020 11,651]

1 hour ago, faevan422 said:

recently my girlfriend talked to her brother who also dealt with immigration and filing all the paperwork with his wife, the fact is I am actually turning 18 in July so I am currently 17 while my girlfriend is 20, in the states that is indeed illegal but that's not the case in Canada so if we filed for the spousal visa when I would be going to get married (in the summer, July or august) we would only be LEGALLY TOGETHER for 1 month at max and I'm assuming 100% the us immigration services would see this and probably assume this is fraud and what could really be done to show it isn't at that point I think the chances of acceptance would be like 5%. with that being said her brother mentioned possibly signing a contract with the military or getting an ITIN #, I have not researched this, they also claimed that the government fees would be a lot more than just a 1200$ USCIS fee if anything a lot more including possible lawyers.

 

Your assumption is wrong.  US immigration is not going to see fraud because of your age.

 

WHAT?  Signing what contract with the military?  What are you talking about?

 

Why would you need an ITIN?

 

Yeah, the fees are going to be a lot more.  I-130 fee, DS-260 fee, I-864 fee, medical exam fee, immunization fees, immigrant fee, miscellaneous costs, travel costs to travel to the interview.  Budget for $2000.

 

You would only need a lawyer if you can't figure out how to file by yourself.  This is a DIY website and most people are successful without hiring lawyers.

If you want to be successful at this.  Start by reading the Guides.  Come to VJ for help and clarification.  Don't listen to random people with little or no immigration experience. 

Edited April 22, 2021 by aaron2020