Mite be a stupid question, but has anyone been to chicago or know of anyone who went there and secured a job without a visa. Was on a J1 in Ocean city last year but no longer a student so cant apply for one this year. In Ocean City, i wasnt asked for any paperwork, neither was my mate and hardly any1 in our group went to get ther SSN, then when we went up to NYC i heard stories of it being quite easy to secure jobs as bar-backs etc in the Irish bars. Would love to head back for a full summer but no chance of being able to afford it if i cant get a job. best way of meeting new folk aswell!