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I'm an English programmer working in the UK for a site owned by, via another company, a very large privately owned US company. I have a child and a partner I am
by ry_ry 10y ago
I'm an English programmer working in the UK for a site owned by, via another company, a very large privately owned US company. I have a child and a partner I am not married to. I have no criminal record.
I'm unsettled by the brexit, and am considering a US move - if my company's parent wants to take me on how difficult is the immigration process likely to be?
- proberts 10y agoThe required corporate relationship between the US and UK companies needs to exist but assuming that it does, then an L-1 transferee visa might be an option - although USCIS (if the US company isn't a "blanket" approved company) can be really tough on L-1s so the outcome isn't necessarily guaranteed.
- ry_ry 10y agoThank you Peter, that is very useful. Much appreciated.
- OmarIsmail 10y agoThe good news is that the L1 visa is a fantastic visa. It's dual-intent meaning you can apply for greencard (as opposed to TN). Also your spouse can work! That is huge.
- throwawaydui 10y agoOTOH you cannot switch employers. That is the most significant drawback IMO.
- proberts 10y agoTo be clear, one can proceed with a GC application even if in TN (or another non-dual intent) status. Such a filing however compromises travel (in the short term) and can impact the ability to renew the TN in the future if the GC application fails.
- chrisper 10y agoHave you considered to move to other European countries instead? Could be less a hassle.
- ry_ry 10y agoWe have, but it didn't seem all that relevant in this thread ;)