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Altynai
Jan 27, 2011, 11:27 PM
I have a B1/B2 visa and want to work in US. One lady she wants me to be a teacher to her kids. What we have to do? My visa will be expired in 2 month.

NYcityboy
Jan 28, 2011, 06:33 AM
Is your visa or I-94 expiring in 2 months? Are you in the US now?

Altynai
Jan 28, 2011, 01:51 PM
Yes I am in USA. I want to work What I have to do?

NYcityboy
Jan 28, 2011, 02:27 PM
Not enough information.

Private instruction will be difficult for a nonimmigrant visa. The most common visa for a teacher is the H-1B, but the cap was reached on 1/26/2011.

What is your degree in? Are you from Canada, then possibly a TN. If Australia, the E-3. dependent of a spouse?

Altynai
Jan 28, 2011, 03:31 PM
My I-94 is expiring in 12 May,I am in USA California San Jose I have a bachelor`s degree Business Management. Am I allowed to get a J1 visa or any exchange student visa or work visa?

NYcityboy
Jan 28, 2011, 04:19 PM
Generally, you would need an offer of employment in a position that requires your degree. But the H-1B's are capped, so, yes, you could look to file for a change of status to J-1.

Talk to the PA and they can advise specifically if you are eligible. They will usually file the COS for you. You'll need evidence of funds to pay for tuition and expenses, etc.

Altynai
Jan 28, 2011, 05:47 PM
So I need to go to immigration office right?

Altynai
Jan 28, 2011, 05:49 PM
I am from Kyrgyzstan Central Asia

NYcityboy
Jan 28, 2011, 08:09 PM
Find a petitioner with a qualifying job or J-1 sponsor with a qualifying exchange program, consult with an immigration attorney or the PA to determine that you are eligible; and they will prepare and file the change of status petition, form I-129 and other forms.

You do not go the USCIS office.

bermoro
Apr 12, 2011, 01:51 PM
Go to the school district's website and ask if they sponsor fro H1b visas. A lot of schools in California are looking for teachers, so ask if some of them sponsor, then they can file a H1b visa for you.

NYcityboy
Apr 12, 2011, 07:14 PM
Remember, if they file for you now, you cannot begin work until October 1, 2011. When the FY starts.