F-1 to H

[evaliisa]

Hi!
I have F-1 status and I've been wondering if I can take the Real Estate Licence exam. I want to get a work visa because I speak 6 languages and there are so many real estate agents needed who speak for example Russian. But I would need to get the licence first. And is languages good enough reason for my future employer to apply for the visa?

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Evaliisa

[robot]

Originally posted by evaliisa
Hi!
I speak 6 languages

could you list those please?

goedemiddag!

[svetlana]

Language by itself is probably not going to be sufficient for a H-1B visa, since the H-1B position requires that it be in a specialty occupation (one requiring at least a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent) AND that you possess that degree in a relevant field to the position. If you are currently in F-1 status, what is it you are studying and is it a degree-track course of study?

But I would think taking the exam is still a good idea, as it will give you options to consider.

Thanks,
Lana

[An`ka]

You wont be able to get H1 B through real estate agent or broker occupation as there is nothing unique about ability to speak Russian. Here is what my friend (she is a real agent herself )was able to do- the company she was working for, signed her up as a head of marketing, although she was doing mortgages. Its all about company`s willingness to help you out

[svetlana]

I would not suggest doing this, as it is improper and can seriously jeopardize one's immigration process.

[lawyer]

Because an H-1B is for professionals in a "speciality position" which requires a salary it is unlikely that a real estate agent or brokers position would qualify because no salary is involved. The basic criteria for an H-1B is that the person have a university degree in a "professional field, such as engineering, computer science, accounting, architecture, certain types of marketing positions, etc. and be offered a position in that filed. So -- someone with a Ph.D. in computer science would not be able to have an H-1b approved as a hamburger maker for mcDonalds because the position is not one which requires education in a professional field. Good Luck, ALLAN SAMSON

[Prikol]

Originally posted by evaliisa
Hi!
I have F-1 status and I've been wondering if I can take the Real Estate Licence exam. I want to get a work visa because I speak 6 languages and there are so many real estate agents needed who speak for example Russian. But I would need to get the licence first. And is languages good enough reason for my future employer to apply for the visa?

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Evaliisa
Русскоговорящих реалторов в каждом городе полно как чертей нерезаных:D