Leslie Falvey
New Member
I am an Australian citizen contemplating going over to the US to look for work. I will meet all the requirements of the H1B visa if I can find a sponsor.
I believe that as an Australian I can use the Visa Waiver Program and have 90 days in the country to look for an employer that will sponsor me but that to file the application for an H1B that I would have to leave the country. Is this true?
If I use a B2 visa (and again assuming that I find a sponsor) can I stay in the country while I put in an application for the H1B? How long can a B2 be used for, and are extensions possible? This would certainly be more convenient is I do not have to leave the country.
Are there any other suggestions that people might have from their knowledge or experience. I am also particularly interested in what people think is the best way about approaching companies to act as a sponsor and how companies are approaching sponsorship at the present time (reluctant or not concerned). I would be aiming in New York at the investment banks and e-commerce firms.
Help and advice much appreciated.
I believe that as an Australian I can use the Visa Waiver Program and have 90 days in the country to look for an employer that will sponsor me but that to file the application for an H1B that I would have to leave the country. Is this true?
If I use a B2 visa (and again assuming that I find a sponsor) can I stay in the country while I put in an application for the H1B? How long can a B2 be used for, and are extensions possible? This would certainly be more convenient is I do not have to leave the country.
Are there any other suggestions that people might have from their knowledge or experience. I am also particularly interested in what people think is the best way about approaching companies to act as a sponsor and how companies are approaching sponsorship at the present time (reluctant or not concerned). I would be aiming in New York at the investment banks and e-commerce firms.
Help and advice much appreciated.