Options after Amazon H1B transfer is denied
I am MS in Mechanical from one of the top 20 US universities. Working as a Software Developer for 2.5 years.
I am working in Pittsburgh for TC 90k.
I got a job at Amazon in Seattle for TC 155k but the H1B petition was denied.
I am comparing following options now. Any perspective/advice is appreciated.
1) Ask Amazon to reapply for a visa or challenge the denial.
2) Amazon can transfer me to Vancouver, Canada office for same role ( I don't know how much they will pay)
3) Apply for different companies (I am worried that those visas will be rejected for the same reason this is)
4) Stay with my current employer. (I am worried that I may get rejected during H1B extension. Even if that doesn't happen, does it make sense to stay in US knowing that I cannot switch jobs now because of H1B denial due to Mechanical degree?)
#H1B #Amazon #Vancouver #Seattle #H1BDenial
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Even if you challenge them, it might be difficult to convince. If you like canada, you can consider moving there.
I am not sure but if amazon or any other company has a position like software engineer, mechanical systems etc., then chances of getting the approval is higher.
For example i used to be a network engineer but i was more interested in the software side of networking so joined a position at my current company with title software engineer, networks.