Hi, I got an offer from non FANG company for Sr. Data Scientist role in SF. Was wondering if it is safe to move on receipt since the title is the same, TC is double, and it’s not a consultancy? I have MS in Operations Research from US. My new employer won’t wait for the approval and I don’t want to miss out on this opportunity out of irrational fear. I’m aware that consensus online is to wait and be anxious but thats what they want. Thank you for your help in advance!
Be ready with backups if it doesn’t go through.. I’m sure they’ll reapply but what happens to you in the meantime?
What could be the backup in case OP joins on receipt? I think there are no backups...?
One backup could be to enroll in a day 1 cpt program so I can continue working. Are there any other options? Thanks!
It’s more risky if you only have a Bachelors, especially if it’s not in a related subject. Eg if you have a chemical engineering degree and get a job as a software engineer. I’m not familiar with what operations research is. It’s probably more risky if the wages are lower. What’s the TC?
I do have an MS in related field with courses in Stats and ML. TC is high enough to not be a problem.
Would you mind sharing the offer details and yoe? I am in exact situation - contemplating joining on receipt!
Data science is not considered a specialty occupation by default by USCIS. Know a DS coworker whose transfer was rejected after rfe.
What!? DS is not considered speciality occupation by USCIS is hard to believe since I got my H1b from current employer approved without any RFE this year. Did your coworker not have education to related field? Or what was the reason for denial. Could you please let me know if you are aware. Thanks!
I think there is no specific “job code” in DOL list for data science, so immigration lawyers end up choosing the closest match like “research scientist”, or “computer scientist” or “operations research scientist” based on the job description. How do I know?I asked the lawyers about it
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Which FANG is it? Are they okay with moving you to another country temporarily if your visa transfer gets rejected?
It’s not FANG and they don’t have office offshore. The attorney said they will reapply if it gets denied
If you join on receipt and your transfer gets denied then you will go out of status and you will have to leave the country. So having a back up option would be better if you are considering joining on receipt.