As the title says, my H1-B was picked under my current employer while I have an offer from Amazon. Now I need to decide between staying with my current employer and get the H1B or go to Amazon on my STEM OPT. I have one more attempt at H1B lottery. What are the pros and cons of each case? What would you choose personally? TC Amazon: 172K TC current: 70K Yoe: 1.8 yrs
Stay with your current employer and get your H1B. After getting it, you can switch jobs. Finding a new job is way easier (and in your control) than risking H1B
You can negotiate with Amazon to wait for you
H1b. Switch later, you have 6 years to do that
You should rather explain your case to Amazon. It would be a better idea to get your H-1B stamped and then transferring it over to Amazon. If Amazon isn't willing to do that, just stay at your current company to get your H-1B and interview again in the future. Not worth taking the risk as it would be your last chance next year.
Which country are you from?
India
Stay and get your h1b approved. Also nice TC is is this for SDE1 or SDE2 at Amazon?
Thanks. It's for SDE1
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How the f*ck did 450k c*nts apply for H-1B after so many layoffs?
Stay and get your H1B over with.
Why?
Do you really wanna take your chances on the next h1 lottery ? You can get an offer from amazon or any other company anytime if you prepare well. H1 is something you have no control over.