[jaeh]

i guess you applied for a work visa, he applied for a visitor visa.

and yes, a visitor visa is legal immigration for a certain timeframe, after which you overstay your visa.

you still legally immigrated, your charge will be overstaying your visa, not related to your immigration at all.

[DKnoll]

Visitor visas still require the 10 years of work history if you are not from a visa-exempt country (like France).