<35yrs, married, 2 toddlers, just finished at Smurfit... U.S. options??

Mr. 'H' · 25-02-2010 10:22PM #1

I've checked with USIT and they nixed me on any of the visas available, because I'm a "parent" :eek:

I was working in mortgages, went back to college to do a postgrad. Really want to move to the US but can't find a solution.

I applied for the DV lottery again, if that works that would be the ideal... but any other options?

I would really appreciate any help or suggestions. Thanks.

lil_lisa · 26-02-2010 12:03AM

Unless you're in school or marrying an American, the only other option is being hired by a company in the US and they sponsor your visa. You can see the different options available here:

http://dublin.usembassy.gov/non-immigrant_visas/visa-types-for-temporary-visitors.html

or for something more permanent:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1326.html

Mr. 'H' · 26-02-2010 10:00AM

Hi, thanks for that. I've put my hat in the ring for the green card under the DV scheme.

I don't have enough of a specialty in my professional experience to qualify for a "work" visa - I think.

Still trying to figure out a way.

InTheTrees · 26-02-2010 07:26PM

I saw a Smurfit lorry here in Seattle the other day.

If you've worked for them and left under good circumstances then that may be an option? just a thought.

(the best way is to find an american wife!)

Mr. 'H' · 26-02-2010 07:31PM

Thanks for the tip. Smurfit is the name of the business school at UCD - if I got a job working for the actual company then I could look for a transfer thru them but this is a long shot....

D'oh! I'm already married - to an Irish gal, so the American wife isn't an option

fionnmar · 26-02-2010 07:34PM

Hi Mr H....sorry to dampen it I have applied for DV for last 9 years and no luck...it truly is a lottery. Your best bet imho is definitely the H1 if you can get a company to sponsor you...

PeakOutput · 27-02-2010 01:19AM

i was told the higher educated you are the higher your weighted in the green card lottery my mate applied last year for the first time has a degree and got to the 'final round' as he called it and he said its cause he had a degree

if this is true(and i dont know if it is i thought it was a straight up lotto) then your postgrad should help you alot

InTheTrees · 27-02-2010 01:22AM

Mr. H wrote: »

Thanks for the tip. Smurfit is the name of the business school at UCD

Ah, and I remember when he was just a guy making paper boxes...

whatever73 · 27-02-2010 06:36PM

"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free" more like door closed I'm afraid

<35yrs, married, 2 toddlers, just finished at Smurfit... U.S. options??

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