Recent content by Skids

Thanks again all for your replies. I have spoken to the US Embassy (a very helpful Scottish gentleman) who has cleared things up a lot. We are applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa as this is easier, quicker & cheaper to obtain. Her prospective employer has agreed to contact the Dept of Labor...

@BlairandAzria - I don't think it's going to be less than 4 months...again, I don't think the trainer in CA has any experience of employing a foreigner so hasn't looked into the requirements. This may end up being a showstopper when he realises what he has to do, but we'll come to that soon I...

Medical Insurance is on my list of things to investigate, but thanks for confirming that. @Ludlow - you raise a concerning point about European workers there; hopefully it is not an issue in CA, but we'll only find out when we apply for the visa I guess. :( Thanks all for the...

Sage advice Ludlow, thanks. I don't think the employer realises what he has to do, and I'm sure my daughter doesn't either.

It's in Los Angeles. Thanks for the link, I'll take a look. Good to know that there is some protection. Thanks.

It's in California. I get the impression the trainer has no idea about the requirements (visa & supporting documentation), and we have a lot to sort out yet; accommodation, transport to/from accommodation, medical & dental insurance cover and I am concerned that they don't have as much...

Hi there. My 18yo daughter, currently working in a racing yard in the UK, has been offered a job as a rider in a yard in the USA. Clearly this would be a fantastic opportunity for her to undertake, but there are a lot of hoops to jump through first. My question is; has anyone else on the...