US Visa Cap...Companies in US wont hire international

nairv

Puhrince,

If I join as an associate and get promoted to a Vice President, the process starts all over again? what you are saying is all internationals hired at Ibanks/consulting firms blah blah remain as associates for the six years that it takes for GC to be processed? It's a little hard to digest. I am not disbelieving you but it just seems strange!
Is there anybody else who has any insights into this?

nairv

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Originally Posted by karan_taneja18

thanx fr d advice nairv, it was reassuring , so where are you heading this fall?

I am a first year MBA student at University of Wisconsin Madison

puhrince

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Originally Posted by nairv

Puhrince,

If I join as an associate and get promoted to a Vice President, the process starts all over again? what you are saying is all internationals hired at Ibanks/consulting firms blah blah remain as associates for the six years that it takes for GC to be processed? It's a little hard to digest. I am not disbelieving you but it just seems strange!
Is there anybody else who has any insights into this?

karan_taneja18

Well I would like to belive that big I banks and consultants never indulge in these matters , there are always ways to get around the Visas and stuff, Big banks and consultancies usually have their offices worldwide so dey can move u dere fr a while and bring u back in a couple of years once u get promoted, there are plenty of ways to get around d GC process if d companys is big enough

puhrince · **Changes to work permit for students in Canada -** 23-04-2008, 04:17 AM

FYI - Canada has made changes to their 'OPT' equivalent as well, but open to all professions. Is there anything coming up in UK as well? I know they are making some changes to their HSMP.

News Release - Government of Canada introduces changes to work permits for international students, making Canada more attractive for skilled individuals

justy · **Re: Changes to work permit for students in Canada -** 23-04-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by puhrince

FYI - Canada has made changes to their 'OPT' equivalent as well, but open to all professions. Is there anything coming up in UK as well? I know they are making some changes to their HSMP.

News Release - Government of Canada introduces changes to work permits for international students, making Canada more attractive for skilled individuals

this is amazing man...an extension of 3yrs for international students.....b4 canada used 2 offer only 1 or 2yrs after studies and now 3yrs across the country is just gr8.....i hope US is listening and comes up wid a better deal...lol....i know i'm expecting 2 much

puhrince · **Latest update on OPT -** 23-04-2008, 08:53 PM

I don't know what to make of this, but I got this from a student in US who says MBA students don't qualify for the extension.

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karan_taneja18

Well it has been pretty clear from the beginning that the OPT extension is not meant for MBA grads, having said that the earlier problem of OPT expiring has been taken care of as explained by me in an earlier post, besides the number of H1b's is expected to increase definitely by the time we pass out, the immigration system for green cards though is in a mess right now and would require a comprehensive bill to rectify the same

hello-123

hi karan
as u said that big banks and consultancies have their offices worldwide and can shift you there
this takes care of the OPT expiring problem

but only a handful get into big banks and consultancies
waht about others - how can the others tackle this issue??

MBA11

Guys

I have been in US for 5 years now and in my experience, this visa problem will continue to hound us until legislative changes occur. Even if H1bs were to drastically increase ( which is difficult if not impossible), then people will get stuck at green card stage. Many companies have a pretty forward policy of hiring candidates only if they are citizens or PRs. Even if you go a lower rung school but have the skills which employers want, you can gain sponsorship. There are many smaller firms who will hire internationals, but you may have to compromise in terms of job profiles and compensation. Also,with visa lottery , you will need to be lucky though.

Good luck to everyone and Welcome to America!