H1 Jobs - Why?
Why work in the US?The United States is the biggest economy in the world. The US has more opportunities than any other countries, the average income of US workers are higher than many other countries, and the job experience obtained in the US will be highly valued when you look for a job in your own country, and most importantly the US is one of the very nice places to live. This web site is here to provide information for people who want to find a job in the US. If you are not sure how to start, you need to understand how to find a job in the US. |
Why H1-B?H1-B is not the only visa that can enable you to work in the US. There are also other visas like J-1 or L-1. However, all those visas have some kind of restrictions. For instance, J-1 is only available at certain type of qualified institutions (e.g. universities, etc.). If you are looking for a broad range of opportunities, H1-B is likely the only option available for you. To understand more about the visa issues, take a look at the H1-B procedure. |
Why is it difficult?Not every job seekers can find a job. The truth is there are always more applicants than jobs. In case of H1-B jobs, there are thousands of thousands of people in the worl who wish to come to the US to work, but unfortunately many of them cannot make it. The reason is there is an annual quota on the number of H1-B visas, and the employers have to take the administrative burden to sponsor an H1-B visa for their non-US employees. As a result, when there is a position to be filled, and the employer find two candidates both with similar qualifications, but one is US-citizen and the other is not, it is likely that the employer chooses the US candidate because it is easier for them. However, more than 85,000 non-US workers start their work in the US every year with H1-B visas. That is not a small number. Here are the myths and tips relating to the H1 jobs. |
H1 Jobs - How to...?
Currently international student?If you are currently a student at a US university, you have a pretty good chance to get a job and remain in this country after your study. It doesn't matter if you are not an English native speaker or if your major is not one of those ultra popular subjects (such as computer science). The only thing that really matters is how much you want to get a job (your motivation) and how well-organized your job search effort is (your preparedness). If you are not a student in the US, you may consider studying in the US as an option because a US degree will add a strong potential on top of your current resume. Find out more information about studying in the US to get a US job. |
Currently on H1B?Even if you are currently working in the US on H1-B, you can always look for a better job. Transfering to another employer with an an existing H1 visa is much easier than filing a new H1, because you are no more subject to the annual quota (currently 85,000 in total). Once you find a new job, you will be able to move at any time in the year with no need to wait until the next quota gets available. If you plan to remain in the US with the current employer for a longer period, you may also consider filing a green card application with your employer. For more information about the green card procedure, take a look at our green card information page |
Currently outside the US?If you are currently outside the US and looking for an opportunity in the US, the first thing you need to do is to find an employer who is willing to hire you and file an H1-B. More than 85,000 US jobs are filled by non-US workers annually, so it is pretty much open to anyone who is qualified and wishes to work in the US. English is not your native language? It does not matter if you are as qualified for the job as other US employees. Find out more information about English language issues. Many people simply assume that H1-B visas are all for IT professionals such as programmers and network administrators, but it is totally wrong. Many people work in the US on H1 in the positions like general managers, designers, architects, or cooks. You can get a little more information about the different types of jobs qualified for H1-B visa sponsorship in our job categories information. |
