Hello. I am American. I am looking to open a traditional massage parlor in the USA. I want to use a Thai staff. Can you please give me advise on how to go about getting my employees a visa to come from Thailand to America to work? ty

Long process, I think, sort of starting with a Labor Certification. Do some Googling for this.

Also:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1323.html

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=118595c4f635f010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=b328194d3e88d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD

Mac

Hire Thais that are already in the US. Less hassle, less headache, less paperwork. If it were easy, everyone and their brother would be bringing in "spa therapists" or "masseuses" and then upon getting them to US soil, a change of heart would occur and said therapists would disappear in the wind.

so how do all of these existing places like nail salons and restaurants source their employees?

so how do all of these existing places like nail salons and restaurants source their employees?

Many via "Robin Hoods & Robin Hees".

Mac

You'll need to check into licensing requirements depending on where you plan to operate.

http://www.massage-c...ge-license.html

More info can be found by searching the particular state you wish to operate in. As far as getting a visa, best to start the business then request work visas for your Thai employees. Would require proof that suitable candidates do not exist to fulfill your staffing needs in the states. Another option would be to set the company up with both a USA and Thai location and apply for a visa based in an intra-company transfer.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1275.html

Edited June 29, 201115 yr by juanellis