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Re: swiss-list: Working visa in the US

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From: Hansjurg Jost (click for textversion of email address )
Date: Thu Feb 10 2000 - 06:07:08 PST


A few comments:

Jean-Michel Pittet <click for textversion of email address > wrote:
>Also, you can get a J1 by yourself, without having a employer sponsor you,
>come over here and look for a job.
>
>http://www.aipt.org or the office in Bern formerly known as BOFA/OFIAMT
>(I think, it has been a while).

My girlfriend is trying this route right now, and that's what we learned so
far: You don't need an employer to sponsor you. But you NEED a job offer
before you can apply for the visa. This is somewhat a catch 22. Need job
for visa, can only get job with visa......

Bela Ban <click for textversion of email address > wrote:
>There is no home-stay requirement for Switzerland. You

Sorry to contradict, but this statement is not true. I am Swiss and I DID
have a home stay requirement. I was able to get a waiver. But it all
depends on your specific situation. Waiver might not be necessary to extend
the J1. Check with a lawyer if you want to be sure and get things lined up
in time. Or tell us more about your situation....

Hansjürg
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