I have the opportunity to work in the U.S. in the near future through my company and I would like to, however, I am unsure whether or not I would have my visa application approved.
This is because when I was at university I was admitted to study abroad in the U.S. on a J1 visa, I flew out to begin my exchange but then got cold feet basically as soon as I arrived and never went to the university, instead got a flight home. I was suffering from a mental illness at the time and there were lots of family issues going on at home. I remember debating even boarding the plane they day I flew out. Anyhow, I did board and entered the U.S. but flew back to the UK a day later. Because I entered the U.S. and didn't register my visa, my SEVIS record was terminated as "NO SHOW".
I know this can make getting another student visa near impossible, however, would this also prohibit me from a work visa.
Every time I visit the U.S. I have to go through secondary because of this SEVIS record, so I am assuming it will definitely prohibit any hopes of a visa?
Advice greatly appreciated as I need to factor these eventuality into my career plan.
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