Can I Travel Outside The Us?

[Er5758 3]

Right now i'm in the middle of an interview process with a very large company that supplies technology and information solutions to Oil and Gas companies. The position i'm applying for requires for the the applicant to train in a Latin American country for up to 3 months. I don't know which country it is, but the recruiter did mentioned three countries- Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. I know that i can leave the country if i file for Advance Parole i can leave the country.

 

But will i be able to enter the united states again? Will the Advance Parole permit allowed me for multiple re-entries? or allowed me to stay a long time outside the country? At which point should i tell the recruiters about my situation. 

 

You guys have no idea how bad i want this job. This is why i went to college and graduated with a double major in  Accounting and supply Chain Management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

[Santi 353]

First, get the job.

 

Second, apply for advanced parole.

 

Third, consult an immigration representative, CSR, or even an immigration attorney to see if advanced parole will allow you to travel back and forth. I know for a fact (according to what USCIS has stipulated in the website RE: Advanced Parole) that if you are approved for parole because of employment requirements, you will be able to travel out of the country and re-enter...However, they do not say how often you are able to travel and re-enter, or if you have to apply every time you have to travel.

 

If I were you, I would first interview and try to get the job. If asked if I could travel or if I need sponsorship, I would say that the immigration situation is personal and in no way will the company have to sponsor me. 

 

My suggestion:

 

Research the requirements for Advanced Parole...does your employer have to fill out any sections or send any paperwork to USCIS confirming your employment and the need for you to travel?

 

Can you travel and re-enter on a recurrent basis? if so, how often?

 

Make sure you have this information on hand before you reach the final round of interviews...if you do, and if the company doesn't have to expose itself significantly if they hire you and train you abroad, you could make a very persuasive argument as to why they should hire and how they could benefit from it...

 

I wish you much success bud!

 

On another note, what company is it? Noble, Diamond Offshore, Seacor, Halliburton, Schlumberger, Transocean, Baker Hughes? I asked because I worked for an Oil Trading firm and am well informed in regards to the industry (majored in International Business and Marketing)...

 

How do they service the industry? Well optimization, testing, drilling, cementing (E&P Sector), Refinery Services/Pipeline Construction (laying) + Maintenance (Downstream/Marketing)? Do they do work Offshore? 

 

For what role are you interviewing?

[Er5758 3]

Today i had an interview with them it seems that everything went very well today. I will be hearing back from them tomorrow.

 

 

The position i'm applying for is for a bilingual consolidation Accountant and its with Schlumberger.

 

I'm already speaking with an immigration lawyer and we will try to get this application expedited if i do get hired. 

 

 

Thank you so much for your comments Santi.