> I can only give my opinion from what happened with my Dad...if you are
> eligable (sp?) for an L1 visa, (much harder to get than H1B) then this
> is a much quicker way to get to the US, it also has more benefits I
> believe. It is valid for up to 7 years like the other poster
> mentioned.
>
> If your partner transferes to the US there is no garentee she'll end
> up in your city surely? Also, if your not married and want to stay in
> US perminantly, I beleive you would have to file seperate forms, which
> could get complicated if there are delays for one of you, or even if
> one of you got refused, etc.
>
> "I stay on the U.K. payroll and simply get based in the U.S."...You
> have to pay US taxes if your living in the US I think (!)
>
> With an H1B visa you cannot apply for another job with another
> employer for several years, this will also be the case for L1 (but it
> may be a shorter amount of time?).
>
> If perminant residency is something you are seriously considering, you
> should definately speak to an immigration lawyer before making any
> decisions.
>
> With either H1B/L1 you are able to take your spouce (but obviously
> only if you are married).
Isn't it true though, that a spouse of a H1b holder is not entitled to
work, only the spouse of a L1a/b visa is entitled to apply for work
authorization? The L1a applicant can stay for up to 7 years, but an L1b
is only allowed to extend to 5 years, i think?
I know there is a way for an english national to work in the usa and get
paid in the UK, for the life of me I can't think of what u call it, its
something along the lines of expariate or something like that. I
believe you don't have to pay tax either, u stand to make a lot of
money, but by the same token u cannot apply to become a permanent
resident. Please don't quote me but i'm sure there is something, as my
husband's colleague was looking into it.
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