Lying about your visa status and then asking them at the end for sponsorship

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urmm1

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Feb 18 15 Comments

So I currently work in Canada and have been trying to start my life in the US for personal reasons. I am a Canadian citizen however, I feel that I am being weeded out from even some of the top companies for not having visa status to work in the US. I know that it is easy to get TN Visa to work there, but I would require an employment letter for that. Because I'm being weeded out, I don't even get a chance to showcase my work and my skills, even from some of the bigger companies. I wanted to know whether it is ok for me to lie on the initial application and if I did get a job offer, I can ask for it at the end. Atleast I will get a chance to show them work skills.

TC: $70k
YOE: 2

#engineering #software #swe #visa

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TOP 15 Comments
  • Nutanix
    pFjl5QW

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    pFjl5QW
    Nobody is weeding you out for not having visa status in the US.
    Feb 18 6
    • eBay
      wooallam

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      wooallam
      If company has policy to not sponsor visa then they are not going to sponsor it at any stage. Lying is not going to help you here.
      Feb 18
    • Google
      dwkarb3

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      dwkarb3
      Tons of Canadians get hired by US firms, especially since a TN is really straight forward.

      Sure, some won’t sponsor, but you are likely being weeded out for different reasons.

      At best, lying might get you interviews at companies that only consider US candidates. But then what? You get a job at a company that never would have sponsored a visa in the first place, which wastes everyone’s time.

      It seems like you’re hoping for, is to get an interview with a company that does sponsor Canadians, but for some reason isn’t picking up your resume. For these companies (that already sponsor) your visa status isn’t the issue…it’s likely your resume.
      Feb 18
  • D2L
    anony_32

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    anony_32
    I doubt you’d be weeded out at bigger tech firms for being Canadian. Getting a TN is so easy and they love that (compared to H-1B).

    All my recruiters were thrilled that I was Canadian
    Feb 18 1
    • New
      urmm1

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      urmm1
      OP
      Oh, what about small companies?
      Feb 18
  • Do you make clear that you are a Canadian and want a TN visa?
    Feb 18 3
  • Amazon / Eng
    hzhabsbab

    Go to company page Amazon Eng

    hzhabsbab
    It’s not your visa status. It’s your resume. Companies which don’t sponsor will not sponsor even if you get the job. Companies that do sponsor don’t care about your visa status. Take a hard look at your resume
    Feb 18 0
  • Magna International / Manufacturing
    Mech⚙️⚙️⚙️

    Go to company page Magna International Manufacturing

    Mech⚙️⚙️⚙️
    Yes
    Feb 18 0