Legal Question in Immigration Law in Ohio

I'm Canadian who studied Optometry in U.K and now want to live and work in U.S. I'm currently not licensed to practice in U.S; however, I want to start working in the eye care field. What are my options in terms of Visa to be qualified to work here. Can I be considered under TN Visa or I have to apply for H1-B visa? The company I'm talking to is also allowing me to come shadow/volunteer for 6 months until my H1-B visa is processed. Is it possible that I can volunteer U.S. while my H1-B visa is processing?


Asked on 7/24/14, 1:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

An Optometrist is not an H-1B specialty occupation unless the State of the prospective job requires a Bachelor's Degree as a prerequisite to licensure. New H-1B visas cannot be filed until April 2015 for an October 2015 start date.

You would need to check the NAFTA list for TN positions, to see if an Optometrist would qualify.

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Answered on 7/24/14, 2:36 pm
Rahul Manchanda, Esq. Manchanda Law Office PLLC

Hello - please call me at either (212) 968-8600 or toll-free at (800) 750-1828. Kind regards, RDM

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Answered on 7/27/14, 7:56 pm


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