C2C H1B

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BWjJ16

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BWjJ16
Oct 23, 2019 22 Comments

Kind people of Blind, I need some help.

I am currently a FTE on H1B at my current company which is a small software business.
I have an offer from a software consulting firm but they want to hire me through C2C not do H1B.
Now since its a software consulting firm, I will already kind of a contractor for end client like other consulting firms from my understanding.
I know nowadays thisare frowned upon.
I really like the position but wanted advice on :
1. Switch to C2C and work for software consulting form and work for client. This feels like subcontracting.
2. Ask them to file H1B and switch to software consulting firm and work for client.
3. Dont work for them.

Will I have H1B issues in either one or two? My current employer is not really looking to GC so thats why trying hard to get out.

Edit : Company A is software consulting firm who have clients. Company B is the vendor for C2C.

In option one, I will be a FTE of Company B working for A C2C.
In option two, I will be a FTE for Company A.

TC: <100K

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  • Fox News / Eng
    LayedOff

    Fox News Eng

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    15 YOE in Java, includes 8 YOE in Android.
    LayedOff
    Listen to me, mark my words. Stay with FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT. you have no idea what consulting in h1 visa is like. IT IS PROSTITUTION!!
    Oct 23, 2019 2
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      BWjJ16

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      BWjJ16
      OP
      It is not an ICC but sure.
      Oct 23, 2019
    • Fox News / Eng
      LayedOff

      Fox News Eng

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      15 YOE in Java, includes 8 YOE in Android.
      LayedOff
      Indian Consulting Company or not, does not matter. The numbers appear lucrative, but you'd get sucked into a vicious cycle of unworthiness and eternal insecurity
      Oct 23, 2019
  • ^^^^ this ... You are a billable resource they can screw you anytime. No benefit I.e no vacation , no health Care , no raises nothing
    Oct 23, 2019 2
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      BWjJ16

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      BWjJ16
      OP
      but I will be FTE for the software consulting firm in scenario 2.
      Oct 23, 2019
    • Dude if you are into consulting they see you as temp employee the moment they wanted you on C2C. So the moment the contract or something changes they will fire you . They don't have a product , no support just people middle man . Why should they keep you once your utility is done for . They may try for a month tops to get a new client project but nothing guaranteed . Not totally worth it . Find another full time job . It's good time to find full time . Between be prepared to be screwed by uscsis and during stamping
      Oct 23, 2019
  • Just prepare a bit more and try and get into a decent product company . Not saying faang but get into a decent product company
    Oct 23, 2019 0
  • Adobe / Data
    CSpc08

    Go to company page Adobe Data

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    Adobe
    CSpc08
    Yep not worth it... If you want to switch, move to another full time position... It's not wise to do c2c in the current immigration atmosphere
    Oct 23, 2019 5
    • Adobe / Data
      CSpc08

      Go to company page Adobe Data

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      Adobe
      CSpc08
      How big is this consulting company? Is it like Infosys or something?
      Oct 23, 2019
    • Dude everyone says it's a long time project until it is not . Trust me I have been through all this . A long time project that manager promised turned to a 6 month contract. In other case the company changed the policy to not use contractors . So they can claim all they want but when shit happens you are the one who is screwed
      Oct 23, 2019
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    misk

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    misk
    C2C is fine as long as you know the rules. Financials will be in control of 2-3 employers, while visa with 1. Which is safe too incase of recession.
    Nov 9, 2019 3
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      misk

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      misk
      Yes, but look at the positive side your visa held by contracting firm and u will find some other contract.
      Nov 9, 2019
    • Travelport / Eng
      buttnpushr

      Go to company page Travelport Eng

      buttnpushr
      At the same time you will have a harder time to convince the company to sponsor for GC
      Nov 9, 2019