It's a mixed feelings. Couple of weeks back I had an onsite with Apple Hardware team. Onsite went very well imo, atleast I was able to solve all problems pretty fast. But 3 days later got the rejection email, probably they figured out something i did not notice 😭😭😭. Last week got approved my Greencard application through extraordinary ability category (NIW). It was a rollercoaster ride, took only 6 months for everything. Very happy and excited for my GC, sad for the Apple rejection though. Ask me anything. TC 110K Yoe 2 US in semiconductor 3 outside US in space sector (not relevant to my present job though). Joined during covid, employer treated me as a fresher 😭😭, being an international, requiring h1b....
Congrats! But how? What extraordinary ability do you have? Do you have a PhD and multiple strong research papers?
Congratulations on your green card !! Don’t worry you will find another job .
Don’t get discouraged. Apple is like that. Congrats on the GC
What kind of problems does Apple give for hardware teams? Is it all algorithmic?
No, all my problems were related to smith chart, sensitivity, desense and simulation related.
Oh okay I’d fail the moment I walk in 😂
Buddy that’s a massive win for you. Your GC is way more valuable than being employed at Apple. I work at Apple HW and I absolutely can’t wait to get out of here once the economy picks up. There are many great employers out there working on interesting things. Apple is not the only one.
Why did you chose to apply by NIW vs PERM
My H1B was not picked twice in a row. Perm take longer directly from F1, almost 3 years i guess. I wanted to go for EB1, but legal firm suggested NIW is best bet.
Do you know how long it takes to get GC from h1b?
Congratulations! What’s your nationality?
GC >>>> Apple
Awesome. Congrats. I am apple HW. Definitely hard interview to crack. Team is excellent, but work load can be insane!! Your GC will matter more in the long run. Try again in some time
Will try some time in future. I would like to have Apple experience in my resume at some point.
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