Question by FrigginFreakin: How does a Russian living in Israel come to the USA and work on a tourist visa?
How does a Russian living in Israel come to the USA and work on a tourist visa?
I have a friend who is traveling to the USA from Israel and would love to stay about a year and work here too. Are there any stipulations or regulations we need to know of? Also is an international driver’s license valid anywhere in the United States? If anybody knows of anything helpful or who to contact it would be most appreciated. Thanks!!!
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Answer by Scott1120
The person who wants to come to the USA must go to the American Consulate to get all the visa information. A person who has a tourist visa may not work here in the USA. As for the drivers license check with your state’s DMV to get more info on the subject.
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Ellen says
Well… legally he is not allowed to work, but if he gets a job – and he surely would be able to find some cash job in New York/Brooklyn – he may work! There are a lot of people who don't have work permit and work, even pay taxes and file for refund! I am serious. You friend will be OK.
As far as i understand your friend doesn't expect to be hired as a white collar worker. Right? then he should be fine.
George L says
they can't. no one who come into the US can work on a tourist visa. they might be able to find an employer willing to sponsor them and file papers, depending on their education,experience and language skills. but that would take a while, if it happens at all. there are skilled worker petitions, h1bs, which is defined as work requiring a university degree or its equivalent in training and experience.
ibu guru says
No way! Enough violations of immigration laws and visa regulations to get him deported and barred. Tourist visas are only for tourism, vacations. He has to prove he has sufficient funds for all the "typical tourist" expenses: round-trip ticket, hotels, restaurant meals, sightseeing, and all the rest. He also has to prove he has such strong ties to his own country that he would be compelled to return home. Tourists are limited in their time here (typically 30 days max, with exceptions for Visa Waiver countries' citizens), and strictly forbidden to work.
Only employers can apply for employment visas. Even if he had the education and expertise to qualify for a visa, nobody is hiring these days. The real unemployment rate is 22% and 31 million Americans are desperately searching for work. No jobs in the US for him.
He does not even live in his own country now – no compelling ties there. Even if he has enough money for a vacation in the US, he probably will not qualify for and obtain a tourist visa.
Hugo says
If your friend is coming on a tourist visa, then he is prohibited from working. Work is not what a tourist visa is for. Also, a tourist visa does not last a year. It usually only lasts 6 months.