AlexP Wrote:
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> To get an H1B visa the employer needs proof that
> the position cannot be fill with an US resident
> qualify for the job and at the stated salary. I
> can not think of a worse time in the last 20 years
> to do that.


There are plenty of quant jobs where it is easy to show such a proof. I happen to own one.

edgeraz Wrote:
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> >
> There are plenty of quant jobs where it is easy to
> show such a proof. I happen to own one.


I am making general statements. Obviously some specialized areas will have more room than others and quant jobs would be a good example. H1B visas are given every year, so it is possible.

Edit, I missed your first post before. The Education route with the OPT is the most realistic option. My statements were based on no OPT to begin with.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at Monday, February 8, 2010 at 03:43PM by AlexP.

H1B is difficult , but not as difficult as it sounds in this thread.
Recently when I came to this board, I am depressed by the job comments here. The other post, "What are your job search stats " makes you feel no one works for financial service industry any more. Just like H1B, Maybe it is not as gloomy as it sounds. I think people here are a little too pessimistic.

^No it's not too pessimistic, there's def no AF discount factor on that. I took OPT-->H1B route but it wasn't easy. Believe me it's getting harder every year. Akanska nicely summarized the situation last year. And i agree with above posters: the chances are low unless you have a very strong resume. Not because the costs are very high but bec the state of the job market right now; too many highly qualified locals. Lawyer costs are def a disadvantage in this regard. But good luck, hope everything works out for you.

can you get around all this with some sort of consulting contract? i'm guessing anything that's easily thought of won't work.

You sure you want to leave your NHS system and end up having your premiums double every year?