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Zyzyfer
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject: E-7 Also Changed? |
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A lot of talk has been going on for the E-2 visa, but everybody has just kind of assumed E-7s were being left alone. But I was talking with a friend last night who recently switched jobs and had to apply for a new E-7. Apparently, he was rejected for the visa due to a new policy implemented January 1st where E-7 holders are required to have at least 5 years of experience in the field in which they will be working. I don't know if the same is true for renewing an E-7, but seeing as it is true for E-2s, I wouldn't be surprised. My visa is set to end in July, so this is rather disappointing news to me, as I will have been at the same company for 3 years here but will still not have enough work experience to meet the requirement. I already can't go back to teaching like I had planned after this contract without a lengthy and risk-laden process, and now I may not even be able to stay at my current job...
Anyone else had any experiences out there? Keep in mind this started January 1st. |
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moosehead
Joined: 05 May 2007
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: E-7 Also Changed? |
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| Zyzyfer wrote: |
A lot of talk has been going on for the E-2 visa, but everybody has just kind of assumed E-7s were being left alone. But I was talking with a friend last night who recently switched jobs and had to apply for a new E-7. Apparently, he was rejected for the visa due to a new policy implemented January 1st where E-7 holders are required to have at least 5 years of experience in the field in which they will be working. I don't know if the same is true for renewing an E-7, but seeing as it is true for E-2s, I wouldn't be surprised. My visa is set to end in July, so this is rather disappointing news to me, as I will have been at the same company for 3 years here but will still not have enough work experience to meet the requirement. I already can't go back to teaching like I had planned after this contract without a lengthy and risk-laden process, and now I may not even be able to stay at my current job...
Anyone else had any experiences out there? Keep in mind this started January 1st. |
it's not true. I've seen the requirements and had them translated to me. Someone, as usual was either full of crap or not telling the truth or both, actually.
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Zyzyfer
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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So where does one see the requirements? You can use that stupid eye-rolling emoticon all you want, but a friend of mine is getting stiffed out of a job. If it's going to be up to some random Joe Blow at immigration (on top of some random Joe Blow at the appropriate ministry) as to whether I'm eligible for a non-teaching job, that will affect my choice of staying here longer or not considerably.
What I'd like are answers and useful commentary, not s... |
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moosehead
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Zyzyfer
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Cute.
Did you get your E-7 before or after January 1st? |
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