I am a UK Citizen and this is my dilemma...
My half-brother has lived in the States for almost 15 years and is a Permanent Resident. My Mother also lives there and is on her way to becoming a Permanent Resident as well (my step father is a US Citizen).
My boyfriend lives there, he is American too!! They all live on Maui.
I have no family in England and, as my brother has recently had kids, I want to join both he, my boyfriend, and my Mum over there. Naturally...
I hear that there is a huuuuge backlog of applications, should my brother change his status to citizen and sponsor me. And waiting for my mother would also take too long.
I am 28, have a degree, professional qualification in journalism and two years full-time experience of this work. I also have a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry.
I want to move to the states as soon as I can. I just want to make sure I do it the RIGHT way.
What would anyone advise? Do you think a H1 visa would be possible, given the relatively small jobs market on Maui, or a J1 perhaps? That would at least be a short-term fix.
If not, are there any more ways in which your family members can sponsor you?
I hope this makes sense! Any advice would be most gratefully received.

