Hi / Introducing Myself!
#16
Re: Hi / Introducing Myself!
The main problem you face is WHY would a Californian company hire a newly graduated Software Developer from the UK. With having to meet all the requirements for a H visa, and pay for a H visa. There are thousands of grads here already looking for a job. As a new grad you won't have any specialist skills to offer and your resume will look like every other new grads.
I doubt you would meet the requirements for a H anyway (someone will surely correct me if I'm wrong) but, doesn't the sponsoring company have to prove that they have tried to recruit locally?
I doubt you would meet the requirements for a H anyway (someone will surely correct me if I'm wrong) but, doesn't the sponsoring company have to prove that they have tried to recruit locally?
#17
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Re: Hi / Introducing Myself!
The main problem you face is WHY would a Californian company hire a newly graduated Software Developer from the UK. With having to meet all the requirements for a H visa, and pay for a H visa. There are thousands of grads here already looking for a job. As a new grad you won't have any specialist skills to offer and your resume will look like every other new grads.
I doubt you would meet the requirements for a H anyway (someone will surely correct me if I'm wrong) but, doesn't the sponsoring company have to prove that they have tried to recruit locally?
I doubt you would meet the requirements for a H anyway (someone will surely correct me if I'm wrong) but, doesn't the sponsoring company have to prove that they have tried to recruit locally?
However, I also feel NeCa would not have enough to offer an employer to make H1b sponsorship attractive to them. I think waiting for the transfer route would be better.
Usual cautionary note that visiting and falling in love with the place is one thing, living here another.
#18
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Re: Hi / Introducing Myself!
Whilst I agree that working his way up is a good move. Not sure how your end statement works. Transfer usually implies an L or H visa of which a GF does not qualify. L2 if married she can work, but We all know the H4 also means no work. That leaves a B2 cohabiting visa of which I'm also sure one can not work.
#19
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Whilst I agree that working his way up is a good move. Not sure how your end statement works. Transfer usually implies an L or H visa of which a GF does not qualify. L2 if married she can work, but We all know the H4 also means no work. That leaves a B2 cohabiting visa of which I'm also sure one can not work.
#20
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I am exactly like you. I visited california and loved the place. I am currently in the planning mode also. I am hoping to get more experience for the next two years and then see if my advertising agency will be up for transferring me to our offices in Santa Monica. I also have a degree, in the middle of my professional studies on the side of work. the advice given so far by everyone has been great. This website is really informative and everyone is extremely helpful. I would like to say a personal thank you as a result!
#21
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From what I understand, this is only true for so-called "H1B dependent" employers.
#22
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Yeah - I've been through H1b with four employers - nonw had to advertise my position. All they had to do was file a "Labor Condition Application." They have to show they are hiring you at the prevailing wage for your job. This is to prevent H1b being used for cheap labor.
#23
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Prevent may be too strong a term.