[Tango-L] Changes in O and P Visa processing in the U.S.

[Melina Sedo & Detlef Engel]

Hi all,


I followed the posts by Lisa, Ray and others and must say, that this  
topic is really depressing...
This new law will definetely not help the Tango in the USA.

We've been working in the U.S. a couple of times now and always  
entered with a P3 Visa. The process of applying for it  was very  
complcated, annoying and costly. It contributed to making our stay in  
the U.S. a financial loss, as the exchange rate Dollar is so weak and  
the salaries in the U.S. comparably lower than in Europe.
We came nevertheless, because we enjoyed the teaching experience and  
made great friends!

But with this complication in process (and most likely increase in  
expense, as the lawyers will augment their fees), european teachers  
will even be further discouraged to enter the U.S.. For us, this is  
the fatal shot.
Ok, one could say: No great loss, we've still got all the Argentines   
(for whom the dollar/peso exchange rate is fine), but they also will  
think twice about it or try to enter with tourist visa.

And they will HAVE to, as I cannot imagine, that every Tango-school or  
organizer will be willing to petition for a working permit on behalf  
of a foreign teacher. It already took a great effort to find ONE  
sponsor for a longer tours who was willing to do all the paperwork.  
You will never convince all the private or semi-private organizers to  
fill out the forms and take that kind of a responsibility. They will  
just stop inviting foreigners.

But actually, this will result in an increase of jobs for the U.S.- 
american teachers. So, it's now entirely up to you guys! :-)

Still, we're quite sad about this development .... :-(


Greetings from Buenos Aires,


Melina



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