Can anyone familiar with US Work Visa / Immigration give me some advice?

[Anonymous]

I have a Bachelor’s degree and I’m currently working in my home country. I never thought about working in the US before but I recently came across a job opening for my dream job , and I have the qualifications for it. I know a work visa is required but I have some questions before I even apply for the job.

1. Will applying for a US work visa affect my tourist visa, especially if I need to renew my tourist visa?
2. Am I allowed to have an additional income from my home country while working in the US? I have some rental buildings where I receive an income and I’m also part owner of my family’s business.
3. What’s the difference between the temporary work visa and the permanent one?

While I would love to work and live in the USA. I have no intention of overstaying unnecessarily, and I wish to frequently visit my home country. If applying for a work visa can raise red flags I would choose to stay at my current job. I don’t really want any issues to arise. Thanks!

[Oliverlogan263]

Yeah, immigration stuff can definitely be complicated. Here's what I know about work visas:

1. Applying for a work visa probably wouldn't directly affect your tourist visa, but it could raise some questions if you were renewing it while holding the work visa. Immigration officers want to make sure you aren't planning to immigrate illegally. As long as you can prove your intent to return home after work, it should be fine.

2. I'm pretty sure you're allowed to have other sources of income outside the US even on a work visa. A lot of people do stuff like that. As long as you're paying appropriate taxes and it doesn't violate your visa conditions, I don't see why it would be an issue.

3. The main difference between a temporary and permanent visa is one is short term and the other can lead to a green card/citizenship eventually. Temporary ones like H-1B are valid for 3 years and renewable, but don't automatically get you a green card. The permanent visa route like EB-1/EB-2 is a longer process but can qualify you to apply for permanent residency after a certain point.

Overall, I don't think applying for the work visa alone would necessarily raise red flags as long as you have a clear plan to return home eventually. It really comes down to proving your intent to your immigration officer. But yeah, I can understand not wanting any hassle either! Tough call. Maybe check in with an immigration lawyer too, they'd have the most accurate info on your specific situation. Good luck with whatever you decide, luv!

[Nikki1989]

Who would want to move to the USA. Most people would like to get out.