In USA, Girlfriend From Tunisia, Coming To USA For Work

[Rmartinmusic93 0]

My girlfriend lives and is a resident of Tunisia.

She is looking to search for jobs in the USA in order for her own growth and for us to be closer.

She may plan to either stay with me or get her own place.

She wants to secure a job position before coming here.

What forms of Visa/Immigration/Work Permit would she need in order to start searching for a position or be able to take a position and immediately come here.

 

We are a little lost in this situation of what all will be needed to make this happen! Thanks!

[JeanneAdil 6,606]

Searching for jobs?  nothing can happen immediately

what is she qualified for that couldn't be filled by a USC ?

as most jobs have to hire a USC unless no one is qualified for the position

then the company offers the job to foreigner who is qualified and they pay a lawyer to do the visa

 

you are the only one on this site that can say what jobs are around your area

 

she can try the cruise companies that port in the US as they hire non USC's  for positions like housekeeping,waiters,  and waitresses   as they are licensed out of the USA

workers are flown in and flown back home at the end of their contract (contracts are for several months at a time)

she wouldn't be with you but "grow"  as you say

 

and nothing about getting a work visa is fast 

C1-d visa for cruise ships

 

BTW if she is from Tunisia more than likely she is muslim and a muslim woman can not marry nonmuslim according to laws of Islam if she is faithful  

Edited August 18, 2021 by JeanneAdil

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

Also have her enter the DV (green card) lottery when the next round opens in October. It’s a long shot but not impossible.

[SalishSea 18,064]

2 hours ago, Rmartinmusic93 said:

My girlfriend lives and is a resident of Tunisia.

She is looking to search for jobs in the USA in order for her own growth and for us to be closer.

She may plan to either stay with me or get her own place.

She wants to secure a job position before coming here.

What forms of Visa/Immigration/Work Permit would she need in order to start searching for a position or be able to take a position and immediately come here.

 

We are a little lost in this situation of what all will be needed to make this happen! Thanks!

She needs to find an employer willing to sponsor her for a visa.   Does she have a degree?

 

This will not be easy, or quick.  There is no "immediate" when it comes to US immigration.

[carmel34 3,650]

10 hours ago, Rmartinmusic93 said:

She wants to secure a job position before coming here.

She will not only need a job offer from a US employer, but also an employer willing to sponsor her for a work visa.  This will be challenging to find unless she has an advanced university degree and specialized skills.

[Rmartinmusic93 0]

She holds a BA in English Language and Litterature...

 

Alternatively would it be more ideal for her to go through the immigration process to then come here and look for a job as a USC?

 

Again I don't know much about this and neither does she.

 

She most be coming here "For work" for cultural approval from her family.

 

This does make things rather difficult because she needs to know she will have a job.

 

Im just trying to look into our options. Hypothetically, if she was to just be here for an extended visit in order to see what kind of opportunities she could have, how would the process of her becoming a legal USC work?

 

I don't really understand the process or the terms for any of these Visa's which is why I am on here in the first place

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

25 minutes ago, Rmartinmusic93 said:

She holds a BA in English Language and Litterature...

 

Alternatively would it be more ideal for her to go through the immigration process to then come here and look for a job as a USC?

 

Again I don't know much about this and neither does she.

 

She most be coming here "For work" for cultural approval from her family.

 

This does make things rather difficult because she needs to know she will have a job.

 

Im just trying to look into our options. Hypothetically, if she was to just be here for an extended visit in order to see what kind of opportunities she could have, how would the process of her becoming a legal USC work?

 

I don't really understand the process or the terms for any of these Visa's which is why I am on here in the first place

Whoa slow down. First she needs to be a green card holder for at least 3 years (if married to a USC) or 5 years (anything else) before she can become a USC. How is she going to get green card? You’re clearly not ready for marriage yet. And yes she needs a job before she can come, unless she comes purely on a tourist visa (max 6 months) for a visit. Sponsoring a work visa is a tedious and expensive process and it is not easy to find sponsors. Does she have any work experience after her degree?

[Rmartinmusic93 0]

50 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Whoa slow down. First she needs to be a green card holder for at least 3 years (if married to a USC) or 5 years (anything else) before she can become a USC. How is she going to get green card? You’re clearly not ready for marriage yet. And yes she needs a job before she can come, unless she comes purely on a tourist visa (max 6 months) for a visit. Sponsoring a work visa is a tedious and expensive process and it is not easy to find sponsors. Does she have any work experience after her degree?

I understand the "slow down" reaction, but like I said, this is all stuff that is a foreign language to us and I have no clue as to any of the process, regulations or procedures. Its the exact reason why I am on here, as trying to read through all the information on it all becomes tedious when I've been spending time trying to research variations of things to find out im reading about the wrong process that is needed.

 

I understand the assumption about marriage being something far of, but if we were to stay true to religious and cultural beliefs on her side, marriage might not be a super long way off.

 

She has recently received her degree but is having a hard time putting it to use in her country. So no experience thus far

 

So far all I have any experience in or knowledge of is a travel visa. Which is simple enough, as for the rest of things, assume we are going in to this blind here.

 

What I need is guidance on whats best to do in order to create a situation of us being together with her able to work.

 

Im not concerned with the time or tedium of the process, but obviously if there are many routes to take to achieve that end goal, the quicker and smoother the better.

 

We are learning how this all works so we can find a way of making things work for us. How to do that, what sort of papers and approvals are needed for any of this, I do now have any knowledge of.

 

So you'll need to treat me as someone learning about these things and not just tell me terms and specifics without explaining them and how they work because as someone who has never had to go through any of this, its all a foreign language to me...

 

Citizen, work visa, green card, work permit, this, that or the other...

I need someone to tell us what we are looking for in our situation because c learly I don't understand it as much as you people do

[Mollie09 1,543]

You should look into either K-1 (Fiance visa) or get married and file CR-1 (Spousal visa)

With K-1 she will have to come to the US, get married, and adjust status to becoming a permanent resident.

With CR-1 she will be a permanent resident form the moment she enters.

After 3 years of her becoming a permanent resident and living continuously in the US she'll be able to file for citizenship. If you're still married.

It's VERY unlikely she would get a work visa. If she found an employer willing to hire and sponsor her, she would have to enter the lottery in April 2022 to start working October 1st, 2022.

[Timona 4,208]

With a degree in literature, it would be hard for her to get a willing sponsor. 

I know you are new. But for her to become USC, she will first need a GC. You can get married and do CR-1 or do K-1. I would suggest CR-1. @Crazy Cat will come in and give you the pros and cons of the 2.

I know about cultural practices and religious beliefs in Tunisia. But marriage might be the only way for her, or DV.

 

I am gonna attach the guides for CR-1 as that is what I recommend. 

However, you can go to the "guides" section above and read about the rest.

 

[Crazy Cat 42,032]

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

K-1        
    More expensive than CR-1    
    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
    Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 6-8 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 months)    
    Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
    A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  

CR-1
    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
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[SalishSea 18,064]

2 hours ago, Rmartinmusic93 said:

Alternatively would it be more ideal for her to go through the immigration process to then come here and look for a job as a USC?

On what basis do you think she could immigrate?

 

And why isn't she here asking the questions?  US immigration is complex, expensive, and time consuming.

[SalishSea 18,064]

2 hours ago, Rmartinmusic93 said:

Im just trying to look into our options. Hypothetically, if she was to just be here for an extended visit in order to see what kind of opportunities she could have, how would the process of her becoming a legal USC work?

It is not legal to seek admission as a tourist and then try to adjust status.

 

Has she tried to get a tourist visa?  That in itself will be a hurdle.

 

There is no immediate path for her to citizenship.

Edited August 18, 2021 by Jorgedig

[SalishSea 18,064]

2 hours ago, Rmartinmusic93 said:

She holds a BA in English Language and Litterature...

Unfortunately, this will be insufficient for any type of work visa.

[Marieke H 2,521]

I see people recommending the K-1 and CR-1 routes, but I kind of get the impression that you are not ready to get married (correct me if I'm wrong). Have you ever met in person? How would you feel about getting married? You have to be married to apply for a CR-1, or intend to get married within 90 days after arrival for a K-1.

 

2 hours ago, Rmartinmusic93 said:

She most be coming here "For work" for cultural approval from her family.

This tells me that her family would not approve of the two of you getting married, which could be a big problem for the consulate she would be interviewing at.

 

A work visa does not sound very likely. She can try her luck at the Diversity Visa. Or you can wait a few years, visit each other often (or you can visit her if she can't get a tourist visa), until you are ready to get married.