PBH / colombia (travelguide, pictures) / post

US Wok Visa

Does anyone know anything about getting a work visa to the US. I've read about the actual proceedure, but was wondering about such things as success rate, tips for approval, etc... The company that I work for is willing to "hire" my Colombian friend.

By Azul on Dec 18, 2006, 21:08 in Visa & paperwork. AddThis Social Bookmark Button


griffbos says on Dec 19, 2006, 02:34:

It depends on the skill level my understanding is if it is a job that requires a 4 year degree you have a decent chance as US employers can hire someone even if there are equalified applicants already in the USA. If the job doesn't require a 4 year degree good luck. I have a friend go thru the process that is from the philipines and any mistake in the process you have to start all over incluing the cost of filings. he is here on a temp visa until he get final approval.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

rjstuff says on Dec 19, 2006, 15:18:

Use a lawyer to help I know two people (not from Colombia - from Inida) who used lawyers to get through this difficult process (yes it will end up costing a bit.) Both of them managed to obtain their greencards - one in less than a year and the other took about 4 years. The most important part is if the owner or the business is willing to do the paperwork required. Good Luck

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Strobers says on Dec 19, 2006, 15:24:

Wok visa? Isn't that only for visa applicants of Asian decent?............

"Life is too serious to be taken seriously"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

MacGringo says on Dec 19, 2006, 15:51:

Damn you Strobers...you beat me to that one...hahahaha

0 funny, 0 helpful.

rjstuff says on Dec 23, 2006, 13:59:

Well only 99% of them! LOL! I also know of one illegal from Mexico who worked in my friend's company and they got him the greencard also. He was unskilled when he came but learned to work under-water for them - they specialize in work in the oceans/rivers etc. So, if you have a special skill it does make it easier to get the approval. Or else if the employer can show that he can't find someone with your skills (say if you are an accountant/chemist/etc.) - a little harder to do but can be done. Best to talk to an immigration attorney who handles these. Good Luck

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Gator says on Dec 23, 2006, 19:13:

Remember!!!!!!!!! A "Wok Visa" only allows you to work in a Chinese restaurant.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

0 funny, 0 helpful.

More posts by the same author:

Bottles of beer 10

American to charge for checked bags 33

Passport for the I-129F 9

I-129F / G-325A questions 7

me quieres o me adores? 10

perception of single mothers 60

Cost of education 30

e-tickets 19

Do I trust the Post Office? 32

Anyone have some Cali tips? 28

Barranquilla 3

Fotos de Bolivia 4

I need a lesson in Verbs 11

Movistar 14

Danger: it's raining 22

VERY short notice flights 11

A Good Egg or A Bad Egg 55

PBH Brujería 19

What happened to UC's thread about brujería?? 15

Paying the K1 Fee 7


Americas:

Mexico

Cuba

Colombia

Venezuela

Ecuador

Brazil

Bolivia

Peru

Chile

Argentina

Africa:

Kenya

Congo

Malawi

South Africa

Asia:

China

Japan

India

Nepal

Thailand

Laos

 

Travel:

Travelguide writers

Travelicious

Travel with kids

Around the world trips

Learn travel Spanish

Off topic: your thing

Also:

All forums

Travelers

If you're not a part of this travelicious experiment just yet, just sign up here. It's free & easy.

 

About poorbuthappy | About the travel guides | Travel guide editing | Community rules

© 1998 - 2008 Peter Van Dijck, all rights reserved.