I work in the UK for an American based company, i'm a UK citizen the post i hold is a managerial one. However i do not have a degree. I have been a specialist in my field for over ten years.

I have met a girl in the USA who i plan to marry, but would like to be there and working first before we tie the knot. As i would not want people to think that was the only reason for our marriage. There are so many Visa's and different paths to take, it makes very confusing reading. Can anyone suggest a suitable first step?

Presuming that you want to be able to work while in the US, your options for a work visa really depend upon several factors, including the type of job being offered to you, your education, and your work experience.

For example, if you have worked for your company for at least 1 year and are being transferred by your company, then you may be eligible for an L-1 visa. Even without a university degree, if you have some higher education and substantial work experience, you may qualify for an H-1B visa.

Given the multitude and complexity of visas, you may want to consult my web page for general information about the different types of visas available for coming to the U.S.:

http://www.immigration-aux-usa.com/visas_US.html

After doing so, we can then proceed with a consultation in order to more fully explore your options.

Edward Weiner
Attorney at Law
http://www.immigration-aux-usa.com/