Work VisaJan 13, 2018
PayPalUHjp36

Job change on H1B now

With all that going on around H1B is it wise to change jobs at this point ? I like the new job profile and salary etc but since o have to apply for H1B and green card again , since there are lot of h1b denials etc I am skeptical

VMware cashcow Jan 13, 2018

You will still get approved albeit with possible delays if your case is legit and you check these boxes - you are not in analyst role, have high salary, have a degree related to your work and your attorney is not incompetent

PayPal UHjp36 OP Jan 13, 2018

I heard even Engineering degree in non CS are getting queries. Also wondering how green card processing all over again will be impacted

VMware cashcow Jan 13, 2018

They can issue RFE just to mess with you but they cannot deny without a good enough reason. Haven't heard much changes in perm/i140 cases. Most of the focus seems to be on h1bs.

Accolade Shithole Jan 13, 2018

Depends on your long term goals. If career and job satisfaction are your highest priority, make the change. In my opinion, fear of immigration should not decide where you want to work. On the flip side, if being in the US is more important, you can play safe by staying where you are and don’t change unless you have to. Everyone’s situation is different, I would personally take the new job if I were you, I would ask the employer to file in premium processing, wait until the transfer is clear without Rfe and then move. Good luck with whatever you decide

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boobman Jan 13, 2018

I just switched. That's only after my approval though. It was done in premium and finished in a week

Amazon anon9490 Jan 13, 2018

I think you shouldn’t let those things stop you from trying. If you’re truly passionate about working on something or for someone, you wouldn’t let such things stop you. And if you’re a valuable asset the company would do whatever to ensure you’re okay!

Fitbit mahalo2 Jan 14, 2018

Nahh...I recently applied for my transfer. Was done in 3 days. No issues.

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Rox Jan 16, 2018

Your gonna be fine