Hi, I have 4 yoe with circuit design and now i feel i dont have passion towards it. I am planning to switch to software. I see some folks are doing it by taking online course or leet coding. But to get green card sponsored in EB2 Category, dont we need to show that we got the relevant skills from University? If I self study or do an online course, will my application be sponsered in EB1 category? I have my prority date under EB2 category currently.
Or, you could get a software job in your home country with zero extra education.
You forgot to add the following “and get 7-10x less comp for doing the same work”
I highly recommend the switch. I was in the same boat 8yrs ago ..and cannot be happier. First few years it's hard but once you get thru, sky is the limit
How did you switch? Can you please explain... Im US Citizen and Im trying to switch but i need some guidance.
Also interested
A SWE role in FAANG, a sky high TC, and a green card is what every fucking Indian on Blind wants. Welcome to the club my friend.
I see more H1bs in this app ...
Hmm, was SWE, moved to HW years ago, love analog circuit design
Interesting transition. I didn't know analog circuit design was a thing anymore...
Very interesting. Very few people go that route and most don't crack it into analog circuit design. It's a difficult but very fulfilling type of circuit design.
Work for one more year in the same position and upgrade to eb2, then leetcode crazily and move.
Just do coding bootcamps
Interested. I am taking online courses on algos and ML. There are many ML openings online. H1B transfer is impossible I heard. Does second MS a better option?
Firstly don't do it unless you are passionate about software or hate circuit design. And secondly yes for EB2 you will need a proper masters, and in today's harsh h1 environment you're transfer will probably denied (unless you get a MS in CS).
thanks wfatduck2 !