Work Visa/ Student Visa questions

jrusso1009 · 2011-12-05T10:35:46+01:00

Discover real experiences and advice on securing work or student visas in Oslo, from challenges to solutions for aspiring professionals in the fashion industry.

jrusso1009 New member

Member since 07 November 2011

jrusso1009New member05 December 2011 08:35:46

Hi all!
I moved here to Oslo on a three month "visitors visa" and have been looking for work since I arrived. I have found an amazing job here that I love, and was intending to apply for a skilled worker visa. When I went to the UDI office they told me that in order to apply for this type of work visa I would have to have a degree and/or 10 years work experience.

I work in the fashion industry as a designer's agent, and in the US, it was not at all common for people in my industry to have a degree. It really isnt necessary! Also, I have only had about 7 years of work experience so far, so I dont know that that will be enough.

The consulate in the US also suggested that I could apply for a student visa and go back to school, but I really don't want to have to do that!

What have been your experiences and visa challenges that you have overcome. I am in desperate need of some advice! My return to US date is Jan 9th, and I really dont want to have to do that!!

Looking forward to any advice!
Thanks,
Jeanette

nimit.gajjar Member

Member since 27 January 2012

nimit.gajjarMember10 February 2012 03:45:43

Hi, jrusso1009

Hope you doing well!!

I read your post and if you give me few info it will help us.

I am planning to move norway on JOB seekers visa, I want to know,

" How to convert job seekers visa in to 3 years work permit"

Can you guide me the process and how much time it will take.

Regards
Nimit Gajjar

e-mail : nimit.gajjar@gmail.com

Thanks in Advance.