What is the best way of getting into USA with criminal history

[Dave Noble]

The B1/B2 will afford you the same benefits that entering on a visa waiver would permit. You cannot undertake employment

Whether your child can enrol in school in the US, I don't know and I would recommend asking the US Consulate

As far as daughter working in the USA, I cannot see a visa category which is likely to be one that she would be able to get and so I doubt that she will be eligable to work

As far as entering as a visitor whilst residency is being applied for, again the best place to ask would be the Consulate but my understanding is that you can enter to visit whilst it is being considered

If wanting to go for an extended period and being able to work et al, you will probably need to wait until the petition for residency has been completed

Dave

 

[NM]

Thank you for you advise, can I ask you though, with the b1-b2 visa , can I get it with my age being 36, and with the skills I have which are just hospitality for over 15 years , and I owned a small cafe for a while.

A B1 visa is a "Visitor for Business" visa and would require some evidence that you are travelling to the USA for business purposes. It does not allow the holder to be employed in the USA.

A B2 visa is a "Visitor for pleasure" visa. This visa is issued for for purpose of visiting the USA for up to 6 months. It does not permit the holder to be employed in the USA.

In most cases, people are issued a combined B1/B2 visa. In your case you would apply for a B2 visa and likely be issued a combined B1/B2.

There are no age or skills requirements for B1/B2 visas. Thee are the usual "good character" requirements that will be checked during the visa processing.

If your daughter wants to work in the USA, she will need a H1B or H2B visa depending on the type of employment (H2B is for short-term seasonal work such as ski instructors).

 

[trippin_the_rift]

While I'm a big fan of success through failure...... perhaps there's another destination that may be better suited given your situation?

 

[stevemilo]

While I'm a big fan of success through failure...... perhaps there's another destination that may be better suited given your situation?

I agree but at the same time there is no harm in trying. The only option you have considering the circumstances is to simply apply for a visa and hope for the best. Good luck with it all!

 

[markjb]

Any News on how this whole thing has played out??

The father has no hope in getting a visa with all his charges! Bet he regrets his life choice now!

My 2 cents flyn into sfo when you do I find the people at the boarder much nicer and easier to deal with. I have had no problems at sfo but almost been sent back 2 times at lax! Plus la is a ****hole!

with your younger daughter get the court stuff all done at the start make sure all 110% or you might be ordered back to Australia as your ex wants her back and your kinda screwed then.