maximum number of days allowed to spend in the US for a belgian citizen.

[lbxl74]

Originally Posted by twostep

There is no given answer. Forget days-in-country, no job, no this, no that. Your entries depend on the immigration officer.
No I am no trying to be funny - been there.
My concern is your work visa. Get my questions answered please. Passion and paychecks do not always see eye to eye. Please!

Hey Twostep,

When it comes to my work visa, I've never had any problem with it. I mean that Immigration Officers never ask any question when I'm entering the country for a work related layover. They're used to see a whole crew arriving everyday at the same schedule and they also know exactly when we will be leaving.
Of course if I'd lost that visa that would mean that I wouldn't be allowed to fly to the US for work but my airline wouldn't fire me for that. They'll just assign me to other destinations (South America, Asia etc).
But hear me, my goal is not to lose that visa. I love coming to the US.
So when it comes to my problem what would you recommend?
Since my boyfriend and I really wanna be together (and he can't come to Europe for family reasons) I thought about moving to the US but there again how to do that? Finding a job and being sponsored by an employer? Is that realistic?
Marriage is not an option, I haven't been clear about that but we're gay so as long as the US Federal Government doesn't recognize gay marriage...
Any idea is welcome.
Thank you

[Fatbrit]

Originally Posted by lbxl74

Any idea is welcome.

I'll give you the common ones...and then knock them out for you!

Family -- as you say, same sex marriage doesn't count for America immigration. However, it should be pointed out that most European countries will accept it for immigration benefits -- so it's going to be a lot easier for your partner to move to you.

Employment skills -- cabin crew simply ain't gonna make it. Are you hiding any other talents or qualifications?

$$$ -- starts at 250k and up if starting from scratch. Could possibly get as low as $100k if you already owned a substantial business in your home country.

Diversity visa -- if you qualify, apply this fall @ Electronic Diversity. Application is free.

[twostep]

Originally Posted by lbxl74

Hey Twostep,

When it comes to my work visa, I've never had any problem with it. I mean that Immigration Officers never ask any question when I'm entering the country for a work related layover. They're used to see a whole crew arriving everyday at the same schedule and they also know exactly when we will be leaving.
Of course if I'd lost that visa that would mean that I wouldn't be allowed to fly to the US for work but my airline wouldn't fire me for that.

As you said "had". Unfortunately you cannot rely on how things were handled in the past.

All you have to do is go through the official site - employer, investment, diversity seem to be your options. Europe is an easier target but if your other half is tied because of his family ... all you can do is gamble.

[Fatbrit]

Originally Posted by twostep

@@@FatBrit - How do you see it? Unless her work schedule brings her to the US it is considered pleasure and ESTA? Thank you.

The C/D entrances are not a problem -- that's a normal pattern for aircrew. The VWP entrances are always a problem. Eventually they will twig at immigration that love is in the air -- and it's all downhill from there on in.

[twostep]

Originally Posted by Fatbrit

The C/D entrances are not a problem -- that's a normal pattern for aircrew. The VWP entrances are always a problem. Eventually they will twig at immigration that love is in the air -- and it's all downhill from there on in.

This is a given. Come furlough time mole hills have growth potential.

[mamasue]

Originally Posted by twostep

If you live in the Atlanta area it makes no sense to pick her up at the airport. Martha is cheaper and faster and you have no parking fees at the station you pick her up.

Nice idea.... but we live in NW GA.... nowhere near MARTA.

[twostep]

Originally Posted by mamasue

Nice idea.... but we live in NW GA.... nowhere near MARTA.

Then pick her up at a Martha commuter station. Saves you two trips into Atlanta plus parking.