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USA visa to work

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  • 09-09-2013 3:53pm
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    STEVSKi
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭


    Hi,

    I've been reading around trying to find my best option to working in the states. I have been in the USA the last 2 summers on J1 visa and have graduated my degree but I am currently enrolled in a masters degree which will finish next April.

    I have qualified as a quantity surveyor in construction and my masters is in commercial management in construction which focuses more on modern aspects of QS. I was wondering what would be the best way to find a job involving Qs in the states and what would be the most appropriate visa to get to ensure I would be able to work in the states next year.

    Thanks!


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    STEVSKi
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭STEVSKi


    P.s if you apply for j1 graduate visa for 12 months while you are in the states can you apply for the H1B visa if you end up getting sponsored by the company!?


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    lil_lisa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭lil_lisa


    I would assume the 1 year J1 visa would be the most appropriate visa once you've finished your masters.

    Unless you are subject to the three month home rule (very rare), you can apply for an H1B. You can remain in the country if the visa hasn't been approved and your J1 expires, however you cannot work. So if you apply at the end of your visa (e.g. April 2015) then you cannot work until the visa starts, which should be sometime in October 2015.


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