Employer sponsorship? How much does it cost? - Page 2

That sounds like something feasible... But do the employers actually have to pay for the fees? I'm 22. I think this can work for the field I'm going into... Just have to find the right city.

Guys is not as easy. First of all the employer has to prove its a a job that is in lack of workers and that you are adecuate for that position. Secondly to be accepted it has to be a good job more than likely in science or technology. They wont accept you if you are being petitioned by a restaurant come on people unless as a super high executive which is difficult to imagine. Thrily you need a good degree such as a phd,doctorate or proffesional a associates or bachlors wont do. Im not try to be negative just giving you guys some idea as to what they look in applicants.

i thought sponsorship requires you to go back to your home country like getting married to a USC

No, I understand. I appreciated the input. You're probably right, but I think I'll try sponsorship before I self-deport and call it a day. I looked at this and it gave me hope: http://www.immihelp.com/greencard/em...edimmigration/

Seems like this covers skilled workers too...

That's exactly my thoughts too. Even if you are sponsored by your employer, aren't you still subject to the 10 years ban? Doesn't that mean that you will have to go back to your home country for any kind of visa and not able to come back due to the ban?

Let me explain u guys, sponsorship only works if you have any status or covered under 245i otherwise no employer can sponsor you. You have to be in some kind of legal status otherwise u cannot adjust. So, if anyone telling you that they can get ur paperwork done here without being in any legal status is all balogne and will rip u off. If you are covered under 245i then any sponsor can help u to adjust even the restaurant job. So, pls. chk the facts before spending any money. GOOD LUCK!!!

For an employment petition to work you need to get a US labor certification. A labor cert will require you to have the educational background and experience for that job you are applying. It means if you have a degree in accounting, you cannot be applying as a manager for a restaurant. You need to also show proof of experience. The sponsoring firm need to be financially viable (profitable). Their income tax filing and financial statements will be scrutinized. In addition, the sponsoring firm cannot have a familial connection with you. Then the firm will need to advertise and prove to the Labor Dept that they cannot find a suitable USC or legal resident for the job. This whole certification process can take up to 2 years to complete. Once you get your cert you apply to the Department of Homeland for a visa. If your application is approved you will get a visa priority date(ie, visa availability date). That date will be the date your application is approved. For example if it was approved today your priority date would be Jan 7 2011. Well as of last month Homeland is still working on the priority date of 2001. So essentially your visa will be available 10 years from now. Now while you wait for your visa, the company must continually be profitable and must continually advertise and not find a suitable candidate for the job up until your priority date comes up in 10 years. And what's worse, while you wait forever for your visa, you must be legal or your application will be denied when your visa priority date comes up. So beware of those lawyers who promise you a path thru employment. You will be spending hard earned bucks for nothing. Try to visit immigrate2us.net. That site has a wealth of information about immigration. Lastly, beware of those lawyers who promise you a legal path thru asylum. Asylum can only be approved if you filed within 1 year of your arrival. The approval rate is very very tiny. Once you are denied, you loose the right for Voluntary Departure, waiver, AOS thru an immigration judge thru a waiver, and a waiver for the 10 year ban when you apply for a 601 in your home country.

Pearl knows what she's talking about, listen to her

Thanks. This is really helpful.

I am covered under 245i and am also seeking an employer to sponsor me Migster who is your lawyer? Please share the info.