How can I go to the US as a receptionist/tourism person?

[Anonymous]

I work in the hotels for the last 3 years in Turkey. How can I go to the US and find a sponsor?

[Oliverlogan263]

Whoa, going to the US would be so cool man! Here's what I would do:

- Look online at jobs in hotels in places like Florida, California, Vegas etc. Lots of tourism there so they probably need receptionists.

- Apply for some jobs online even though you're not in the US yet. Put that you need a work visa sponsorship. Say you have hotel experience already.

- Also search for work visa options like H2B. Read up on what's required like having a job offer already.

- See if your hotel can do an international transfer. Big chains sometimes let you work at other hotels abroad.

- Consider student visas too if you want to learn hotel management. Community colleges probably cheaper than big schools.

- Make sure to really sell your skills on applications - languages you speak, any other customer service roles, computer skills etc. Americans love that stuff.

- Ask your friends in the US to help look too once you visit on a tourist visa maybe. Networking is key!

It might take some work but could totally be possible man. Just be persistent and positive. Living in California working at a beach hotel would be so awesome! Fingers crossed you find something.

[Asker]

Wow thanks for the great reply, man! I also have strong computer skills, and know lots of programming languages.

[Oliverlogan263]

Sweet dude, having strong computer skills and programming knowledge really opens up some more possibilities for you then! Here are a few other options to consider:

- Try reaching out directly to tech companies in the US that may be open to remote work. Your skills could land you a coding or IT support job without needing visa sponsorship at first.

- Look into technical bootcamps in the US that offer student visas. They could help you quickly level up programming skills to get hiring attention from American companies.

- Consider freelancing online to build your portfolio and client list. Again, might be able to get US contractor gigs without needing to be in-country right away.

- Check if any coding conventions or hackathons are happening in the US. Might be able to snag a visitor visa to network hard and make contacts who want to work with you further.

- Even apply for Masters programs in computer science at American schools if you want to really beef up your qualifications. OPT still gives you a year to find employment sponsor.

Man, with programming, the whole tech industry is at your fingertips these days. Might just take some hustle and creativity to snag the right opportunity that could open the US job market and visa door for you. You totally got this dude! Keep at it.

[zagor]

Keep in mind that such jobs may not pay well relative to cost of living.