Work VisaJul 1, 2019
Chasemarathoner

H1B transfer - When is it okay to communicate to a new employer about my immigration status?

Hi everyone, I'm currently with J.P. Morgan and am in the process of wrapping up my job search. At this point, I have 3 options: Option 1. Stay with J.P. Morgan Option 2. VC firm (Just completed final round) Option 3. Unicorn FinTech startup (Just completed final round) I should mention that these are all non-technical roles (I did not graduate with a STEM degree). The impact on my H1B would be as follows: Option 1. No need to transfer H1B Option 2. Need to transfer H1B; employer noted that candidates must be 'legally authorized to work in the U.S.' in the job description. Technically I do have the authorization which is why I applied for the role. Visa / immigration status was never brought up during the interview process Option 3. Need to transfer H1B; employer did not specifiy any immigration-related restrictions on job description; Visa / immigration status was never brought up in my interviews Given the information, here are my questions: 1. When is the right time to let my potential employers know about my immigration status? 2. How do I educate on them on H1B transfer process? Should I still let them pay or would it be okay for me to offer them that I'll pay out of my pocket? 3. Any other things that I should keep in mind when carrying out this type of conversation? Thank you so much in advance for your help!

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Apple Marijuana Jul 1, 2019

When you get an offer.

Workday wow! Jul 1, 2019

Generally it’s “legally authorized to work for any employer”. Are you sure that is not the case ?

American Express phxeng Jul 1, 2019

I don't think you understand legally authorized to work in u.s. usually that means without any sponsorship. Being on h1b and you are legally authorized to work for the sponsoring company only. I think you wasted your time with option 2. For question 1, usually it's better to have a conversation on h1b before the interview so that you don't waste yours and their time. Question 2: first you educate yourself on h1b. It's illegal to pay any money out of pocket. It's company's responsibility. (Only exception is premium processing fee. Which candidate can pay). Hope I answered your questions. Good luck.

Salesforce 钱钱钱! Jul 1, 2019

Typically at the beginning during the HR phone screening. You don’t want to waste your time prepping and vice versa.

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SFPride Jul 1, 2019

OP...don't worry much. If the VC or fintech firm likes you enough to extend an offer, they'll work on the H1B too. I've seen firms doing H1Bs for the very first time for candidates. Good luck! Are you moving on from an IB role or something else?