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US Graduate Visa

  • 24-04-2017 12:40pm
    #1
    DeeTee100
    Registered Users Posts: 125 ✭✭


    I graduated last year and started working in a large IT company in September. The contract is for 12 months, however my manager has indicated that he has me in mind for a permanent position after that.

    Some friends from college have been talking about going on the 12 month US graduate visa. I am considering going with them, but I'm not sure if it would be crazy to walk away from a fairly good and steady job here?

    From what I can tell, the visa program only allows you to apply for internship positions, which would be a step backward from where I am now. It is the only opportunity I will have to do this though, so I'm really torn at the minute. It would be a great experience, but it could also have an adverse effect on my career.

    If anyone has any advice or experience from the program it would be much appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    Digitalirish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Digitalirish


    by 12 month you mean study in the usa for 12 months ? getting a masters? A graduate degree from the USA is no joke, srsly, it's going to boost your chances of getting any job worldwide. I myself am applying for a student visa next month and leaving everything I have for it. But since you are from the UK your degree may be as powerful , tough choice.


  • #3
    Suaimhneach
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 4,436 Mod ✭✭✭✭Suaimhneach


    This is a toughy. I would say if you've done this well in the company, you can do that well again at another company. Dont often get chances in life to travel with your friends, and the rest of life is likely a career ladder forever (which is way less depressing than it sounds).

    How you doing with the decision?


  • #4
    DeeTee100
    Registered Users Posts: 125 ✭✭DeeTee100


    Suaimhneach wrote: »
    This is a toughy. I would say if you've done this well in the company, you can do that well again at another company. Dont often get chances in life to travel with your friends, and the rest of life is likely a career ladder forever (which is way less depressing than it sounds).

    How you doing with the decision?

    Thanks for the reply.

    I've decided to stay put for now. My contract has been extended for a year so I'll weigh up my options then.

    The Canadian Visa is starting to look like a better option, with a lot less restrictions than the US one, and less time pressure to decide. With two years experience under my belt I should also be in a better position then for applying for jobs.


  • #5
    Suaimhneach
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 4,436 Mod ✭✭✭✭Suaimhneach


    Great choice, and you can always travel another time!


  • #6
    marie17
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1 ✭marie17


    Hey hope you don't mind me adding to this. Sounds like you made the right decision as I was looking at the U.S graduate visa myself and seems quite restricted. Canada visa looks a lot more flexible. Just wondering has anyone been successful after the one year graduate visa and got to stay there longer legally in a field of work they are interested in? From my research,the one year really is one year unless sponsorship from company or hired again.


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