Hey, I'm a 24 year old from Ireland planning on moving to Boston from March until September. I am no longer eligible for a J1 visa but will be playing for a GAA club out there. From what I hear most of my job options will be on building sites and accommodation is very hard to come by at the minute. Any advice on employment or accommodation from anybody out there at the minute? Thanks

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Kkd t1_ja9f1ij wrote on February 27, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Who will you be playing for? Surprised the club isn't helping you find work and a place to stay. Most of the guys I've known that have come over to play for the summer usually have that sorted for them by the club, I'd look there first.

BehrHunter t1_jaaprhj wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:53 AM

If you over stay your ESTA visa (90 days) you will probably be barred from entering the US again.

You can come and go within your ESTA time period (usually 2 years) but don’t overstay the 90 days.

2phatt t1_ja9oii6 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 9:33 PM

call the Irish Pastoral Center in Dorchester. They'll be able to help you out. GAA club should have some leads too. https://www.ipcboston.org/

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ohemgeekatqueen t1_jaadsl9 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:25 AM

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