Chopper-Chris wrote:
> Not true, the skilled immigration
> process starts with H1B (or you could go straight for Green Card if you
> want to.
H1B is not an immigration visa. It's essentially a temporary work
permit. You can be in the country only for 6 years maximum, and then
start the process to get a green card. And you have to work for the same
employer. And if you're fired, well, then you can start to pack your
stuff and book your flight tickets.
The whole process relies on the fact that you find a sponsor to push
your application. So, basically, you depend on others. It's not worth
the hassle, IMO.
> I think what you mean is that there is no ?working holiday?
> program.?
No. I meant that there is no immigration program similar to the ones in
place in Australia and Canada. In these countries you can obtain a green
card provided you meet certain criteria. A working holiday program
grants you just a temporary visa, usually for one year.
> Anyway, there is also the L1 process and the Green Card (if
> you qualify)
I think most people don't qualify and that's why they play the DV
lottery.
> If you are determined to get to the US, you can, plenty of
> us have achieved it with hard work and perseverance.
Please, elaborate.
-Mark
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