Because they are already in US and already on H1.
Before coming to us they were not on h1 right? Or did you meant f1?
That's bs.. they always called me for interviews even on h1
Well I am not ON h1b yet. I’m a German Citizen who would require sponsorship for visa. That’s where they just go straight to rejection
Oh well, it's going to really difficult then.
When they see someone physically out of the US it becomes a different deal for them somehow.
That’s what i have been thinking
You need to be in the US. Otherwise, join a European office and transfer on an L visa.
We already live in US
It’s just about being present in the US? Or are there other factors involved? If I stayed there on a travel visa, just to apply and interview, would it make a difference?
You need work authorization in the US to get interviews. As a German citizen (assuming you were also born in Germany), join the European office of a US based company and move to the US in a year or 2. Permanent residency will follow easily
H1B process is fu...ed up, employer can not file for Visa when they make an offer. Have to wait for April 1st to apply. There is no guarantee because of lottery. You will know if your application gets selected any time from April to August. Then visa, rfe ( very common). Best case you can start working after October 1st. In 6m lot can happen for both employer and employee. Its such a hassle companies prefer to hire someone who is already in us.
Right it’s such an annoying process. How do the companies do it with people who are already in the US on an F-1 (or any other) visa? Is the process faster than getting an H1B visa for the first time?
For F-1, it is slightly easier. You can get hired on an F-1 and get an employment authorization on an Optional Practical Training which lets you work for 12 months during which you apply for a H-1B. You can additionally get a 24 month extension of you have a STEM degree. So this gives companies 3 tries on the H-1B lottery. Hiring is an expensive process and the lottery introduces uncertainty into it. The Visa process currently sucks. Hang in there, maybe it'll get better!
Why do you want to move from Germany to the US? Just curious.
I want to experience the Bay Area. Germany is so behind on a lot of tech
Consider joining a US company in Germany and transferring internally.. or consider moving to the US as a student..if that can apply to your situation
It's easier for companies to transfer folks who are already on H1B, than to file for foreigners who don't have one. If you want to move to US on a work visa, your best bet is to look for outsourcing companies (Epam for instance) or work for an international company abroad for a while and then move on L1 (intra-company transfer).
They can't simply give you an H1-B. It's a lengthy process to be able to get on an H1-B. The typical route is, you apply to a college/University to get a degree, at the end of that you're granted an "OPT" which allows you to start working. Once you start working, and the company likes you, they can apply for your H1-B, and compete for one of 55000 visas available every year. If you fail to get lucky the first year, you can extend the OPT by another year. It's difficult to get an H1-B, both for the employee and the employer.
Most of the companies prefer US work experience. Hang on tight. Work on your resume. I am sure you will start getting interviews..
Thank you, I am losing hope but fingers crossed!
I would also add that an internal referral from somebody in a position that has headcount will go a long way. You wouldn't have to work on their team but if someone who is responsible for hire/fire recommends you it has a lot more weight than an Individual Contributor.