U.S Work Visas???

[Samantha Jones]

Just curious if anyone how may work or reside in U.S or know someone who has a similar situation as follows;

This guy wants to hire me as an assistant, sponsor my visa, provide food, shelter, shopping... basically to help me get into the U.S for different experiences, and they are okay with me wanting to shoot adult film.

How long does this take? I don't have any special skills related to? Will they grill me for my past and not let me in??


I spoke to an immigration lawyer last week, they said to start getting me in I would need to pay 2k for entry package to start, then work on eventually applying to work there. ( yes the 2k is legit, I cross referenced a few times already. They are just really strict.)

I don't want to marry in. Anything else that might help my cause? Even if it does go through I could be waiting 1-3 years? I'll still get grilled every time I want to go through?? I don't know... but I feel like I should try.

Thx guys

 

[Aardvark154]

First you are doing absolutely the correct thing in speaking with a U.S. Immigration Attorney.

Further Immigration Law can be quite complex so these are general comments and certainly not specific legal advise. However:

I do have my doubts as to whether sponsoring someone as an Assistant -- presuming this means as an Executive Assistant/Secretary/Office Manager -- will work due to the fact that the U.S. Department of Labor has to certify that there is in fact a shortage of U.S. Citizens for such positions. https://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/labor-certification

As to being sponsored for an O class (actor) visa to work in the adult film industry I'm sorry but I am certain that your Attorney will agree that this is an absolute non-starter.

Hope your actual Attorney has better news.

 

[Samantha Jones]

Cool, thx Aardvark

 

[jackal2006]

If you cross the border do not bring laptops or phones that may have your ads or your work. If they find this they will making you inadmissible forever to the USA because they see sp work as crimes of moral terpitude. If you ever wish to enter the country you'd have to wait a few years and apply for a waiver of inadmissibility for non permanent aliens. These are quite costly and have a term of max five years at the discretion of the officer who views your file with Homeland security.

Secondly, if you have ever been arrested, convicted or admitted to crimes of moral turpitude these will make you inadmissible forever. Basically even with the waiver you would never be able to get a green card or become a citizen you can only be a short term visitor.
Here is a useful link on crimes of moral turpitude
http://nortontooby.com/topics/crimes_of_moral_turpitude

Currently under NAFTA there is a TN visa. There is a list of occupations. If you can get a job offer regarding one of those occupations you could get a TN visa at any port of entry into the USA. (i.e. Pearson, Niagara, etc. )

If you have ever been convicted of anything my suggestion would be to have that expunged and set aside. Right now US and Canada share criminal data base info. If they find a hit they will deny you entry. If you try to re-enter they will bar you for 10 years. But if you expunge your convictions if you have any they will not appear when you try to cross.

My advice given the climate down there is to not go down there unless you absolutely have to. Too much shit to deal with crossing the border. I knew someone of middle eastern descent. They used to work for a prime minister and travel on a diplomatic passport. Everytime the border officers were racist to him. That's just one example of the shit. Luckily for you you're white so you don't have to deal with the racism but why poke the hornet's nest? My personal view is don't touch the USA until the current president is out.

 

[IM469]

Just curious if anyone how may work or reside in U.S or know someone who has a similar situation as follows;

This guy wants to hire me as an assistant, sponsor my visa, provide food, shelter, shopping... basically to help me get into the U.S for different experiences, and they are okay with me wanting to shoot adult film.

Is the job as an assistant in the US ? If it is, don't mention any other type of work and ask him to sponsor you for an H1-B work visa. I started work in the US under an H1-B and was later granted a landed immigrant (green card). If the gentleman is sponsoring you for more than your dazzling smile and decides that you are not satisfying all his expectations - he can fire you and the H1-B stops immediately then you must leave.

 

[consulted]

Simple rule of thumb: Are you in possession of a "skill" that is unique/in short supply and cannot be offered by an American? I don't think an "Assistant" will pass any sort of scrutiny by immigration.

 

[IM469]

Simple rule of thumb: Are you in possession of a "skill" that is unique/in short supply and cannot be offered by an American? I don't think an "Assistant" will pass any sort of scrutiny by immigration.

The Green Card (landed immigrant) process requires more stringent testing of your skill set. A key skill and experience set for a particular company is much easier to explain. It is also a little more difficult to develop a line of reasoning why an employee of only 5 days is a critical asset to the functioning of your company. Looking at Ms Jones extensive qualifications if she was my assistant, I could see a more descriptive title such as Creative Director, Marketing Analyst, AVP Promotions & Advertising .... actually I'm inclined to offer her a position (maybe couple) under me.

 

[Samantha Jones]

Very helpful thx guys- especially the reminder about the phone, ugh.

 

[Dave in Phoenix]

Great info - one more thing - Porn making is illegal basically in most or all states except California which is protected by the Freeman decision but with restrictions. Most if not all other States it is a pandering felony for the operator and all workers could be charged as affiliated with a criminal enterprise.

With the recent loss at our 9th Circuit and the huge funding from the anti group's, the enforcement of all forms of sexwork laws is growing. Even some of the sugar baby sites are limiting any offer of money on their systems for dates.