Can my GF go to a job interview on B1/B2

[Redro 4,611]

7 minutes ago, shaynethekid said:

The point of being here would also be to spend time with me. She actually got an interview here while on ESTA, was offered the job, all in a 24 hour window because she walked in, but ultimately the president didnt understand well that they would need to sponsor and backed down

 

She can spend time with you using ESTA. 30-40 days is more than enough time. 

If she wants to find a work visa for the US she should search for a job from Germany. 

People usually arrange everything while living in their country. They don't travel to the States and find a job and then apply for the work visa. 

[shaynethekid 3]

1 minute ago, millefleur said:

Yes, which is why many companies now weed people out by making them take the questionnaire first. She will be limited to the very small pool of employers who are actually willing to sponsor. Not to be blunt but her talking to companies without telling them right off the bat that she needs sponsorship only wastes their time.

She told him that she currently lives in Germany and would need a visa to be able to work here, not sure how he missed that. 

1 minute ago, millefleur said:

 

For the B visa, she needs to convince them why ESTA isn't enough. If the goal is to spend time with you, then she needs to say and explain during the interview. Questions about her relationship to you will probably also be asked and she must be truthful.

 

Would her wanting to spend time with me in my country, travelling around, meeting my friends and family for 6 months seem suspicious? That is the ultimate goal here, the job thing was just a curiosity. 

[shaynethekid 3]

2 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

She can spend time with you using ESTA. 30-40 days is more than enough time. 

If she wants to find a work visa for the US she should search for a job from Germany. 

People usually arrange everything while living in their country. They don't travel to the States and find a job and then apply for the work visa. 

Why would 30-40 days be enough time?

[millefleur 5,047]

Just now, shaynethekid said:

She told him that she currently lives in Germany and would need a visa to be able to work here, not sure how he missed that. 

Then she also needs to be aware if the employer is able to sponsor or it wastes her time. It goes both ways. Perhaps go directly to HR and ask first, other workers in the company probably have no clue about visas or sponsorship. Getting a work visa is a whole other topic and I suggest she make an account on here and post under Work Visas if she's looking for advice about it.

 

3 minutes ago, shaynethekid said:

Would her wanting to spend time with me in my country, travelling around, meeting my friends and family for 6 months seem suspicious? That is the ultimate goal here, the job thing was just a curiosity. 

I never said it was suspicious. I said she has to convince the immigration officer (who is assuming she wants to overstay as that is how they treat all applicants, it's their job) why she should be given a B visa. Explaining why ESTA's 90 days is not enough is part of that explanation. It is fairly straightforward and it's all about showing strong ties and reasons for her to return back to Germany, as that is the main thing they're looking for.

[Redro 4,611]

8 minutes ago, shaynethekid said:

Why would 30-40 days be enough time?

Why isn't it enough time? 

Why is the time ESTA gives her not enough? 

Edited December 2, 2021 by Kor2USA

[shaynethekid 3]

1 minute ago, Kor2USA said:

Why isn't it enough time? 

Why is the time ESTA gives her enough time? 

we're in a relationship and want to spend time together, not apart. I have to be here until end of september, then I'm free to move wherever. 

[SalishSea 18,072]

1 hour ago, shaynethekid said:

Sabbatical 

Sabbatical for an engineer?  Never heard of such a thing.  Normally that is for academics.

[Redro 4,611]

2 minutes ago, shaynethekid said:

we're in a relationship and want to spend time together, not apart. I have to be here until end of september, then I'm free to move wherever. 

Interviewer: Why are you applying for a B1/B2 visa when you can use ESTA? 

shaynethekid's GF: I have an American boyfriend in the US and I want to be with him.

Interviewer: Are you going to marry him? 

 

 

[SalishSea 18,072]

2 hours ago, shaynethekid said:

While she is here, she would like to go to job interviews and we were wondering if that is possible to do and what would we have to do if she is offered sponsored employment

She doesn't need to be here to interview for jobs which she could be sponsored for......2021, and COVID.....I'm sure you realize such interviews are typically done via Zoom.

[SalishSea 18,072]

8 minutes ago, shaynethekid said:

we're in a relationship and want to spend time together, not apart. I have to be here until end of september, then I'm free to move wherever. 

Do you know that it can be risky to try for a B visa when one is eligible for VWP? If the B is denied, the ESTA option goes away.

 

Not that people haven't done this successfully (my husband included), but it is generally not recommended here on VJ.  If I knew then what I know now, we wouldn't have risked it.

[millefleur 5,047]

4 minutes ago, shaynethekid said:

we're in a relationship and want to spend time together, not apart.

And what are her reasons for leaving and returning to Germany? Does she have any ties there that are stronger than a US boyfriend? This is the name of the game with B visas: weighing up ties to the US versus her ties to her home country. It's what the officers are trained to look for.

[SalishSea 18,072]

24 minutes ago, shaynethekid said:

Would her wanting to spend time with me in my country, travelling around, meeting my friends and family for 6 months seem suspicious? That is the ultimate goal here, the job thing was just a curiosity. 

Most adults with legitimate visitor intentions simply do not have 6 month periods free to be away from work and other responsibilities.   So the scenario you are describing will raise questions with both the consulate and CBP, IMHO.

[SalishSea 18,072]

43 minutes ago, shaynethekid said:

She has an interview in January. How is a work visa a lottery?

This comment shows your lack of knowledge about the H1B work visa process.  You should encourage your GF to join VJ and read and research as much as possible about all of this.  It is complex, and you need to educate yourselves to avoid pitfalls.

[ineedadisplayname 502]

52 minutes ago, shaynethekid said:

She has an interview in January. How is a work visa a lottery?

Might be wrong here but as far as I know  the company decide to sponsor you, have all the labor certificates needed etc. You or the company (not sure) registers for the visa and then USCIS randomly choose 65K applicants + the cap exempt  ones and notifies you to submit the full package if u were selected. Even with a job offer there is no guarantee that you will be selected to even submit your package.

Edited December 2, 2021 by ineedadisplayname

[Redro 4,611]

1 hour ago, shaynethekid said:

She told him that she currently lives in Germany and would need a visa to be able to work here, not sure how he missed that. 

Would her wanting to spend time with me in my country, travelling around, meeting my friends and family for 6 months seem suspicious? That is the ultimate goal here, the job thing was just a curiosity. 

 

43 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Most adults with legitimate visitor intentions simply do not have 6 month periods free to be away from work and other responsibilities.   So the scenario you are describing will raise questions with both the consulate and CBP, IMHO.

Interviewer: You want to stay in the US for 6 months? What about your job?

shaynethekid's GF: I am taking a sabbatical from my job. 

Interviewer: So, you don't have a job?

shaynethekid's GF: . . . 

Interviewer: Where do you live?

shaynethekid's GF: I rent an apartment.

Interviewer: How can you afford to pay for an empty apartment for 6 months when you are not working? You are not allowed to work during your stay in the USA.