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Computer Programming Contract Work in USA

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  • 01-06-2014 6:15pm
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    IamtheWalrus
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    I'm a Java developer contractor and would like to work in the USA. Does anyone know how difficult this would be to do? Being Irish, I don't have a visa.. Would a company take me on on a daily-rate contract basis?


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    silja
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    You'd need a work visa. If you are good, a US company may petition for one for you.


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    IamtheWalrus
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    silja wrote: »
    You'd need a work visa. If you are good, a US company may petition for one for you.


    How does the company find out I'm good?


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    ProudDUB
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    Job interview, CV, good references from previous employers, detailing your experience in the field etc etc


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    silja
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    Your cv (called resume over here) interview and references, as an Irish company would.

    What it comes down to is that it'll cost them $5000+ to bring you over (lawyers and visa fees), so getting a semi-casual freelance/ day rate type position is very unlikely, and probably wouldn't qualify you for a visa anyways. Most likely the company would seek a H1B for you, this work visa is applied for in April to start work in October, so you have some time to find a company and woo them.


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