Guys, is was asked in a different thread and folder. Anyone familiar with the process, please contribute.
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Re: homework and researchRe: Migration for Successful Singles/Couples
Hi all,
My maiden post. With regards to immigration to the US, I've checked online and that there is one type of visa H1B1 that is a work visa specially for Singaporeans? However, I understand that it is a non-immigration visa i.e I will be unable to convert to a green card (permanent residence) down the road is that correct?
I also read that there is an employment based immigrant visa EB-2 for professionals with advanced degrees.
However, one thing I am unclear of is for both H1B1 and EB-2, is it contingent upon securing a job in the US and having the employer to sponsor your visa? To me, I see it as a chicken and egg issue as it is usually very hard for the employer to take a chance on you and take you in in if you are far away in Singapore while for the Singaporean, it is hard to get into the US without any work visa with prior employer sponsorship.
Any avenues to get your foot into US without prior employer sponsorship or job offer?
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Re: homework and researchRe: Migration for Successful Singles/Couples
Hi all,
My maiden post. With regards to immigration to the US, I've checked online and that there is one type of visa H1B1 that is a work visa specially for Singaporeans? However, I understand that it is a non-immigration visa i.e I will be unable to convert to a green card (permanent residence) down the road is that correct?
I also read that there is an employment based immigrant visa EB-2 for professionals with advanced degrees.
However, one thing I am unclear of is for both H1B1 and EB-2, is it contingent upon securing a job in the US and having the employer to sponsor your visa? To me, I see it as a chicken and egg issue as it is usually very hard for the employer to take a chance on you and take you in in if you are far away in Singapore while for the Singaporean, it is hard to get into the US without any work visa with prior employer sponsorship.
Any avenues to get your foot into US without prior employer sponsorship or job offer?