> Smaller companies - all depends and what they do and what they need,
> and what you have to offer, and whether they are prepared to go
> through the big hassle of beefing up on H1b immigration law and pay
> the ocnsiderable costs involved.
>
> Universities are a different kettle of fish as they are (a) exempt
> from the quota (b) usually have a department dealing with
> international scholars. But the rest still applies: you have to be
> able to offer something which they need. Unless you are think you
> are of at least Associate Professor caliber, your chances are
> probably small.
>
> If you are interested in Permanent Residence, also look into the the
> different categories of labor certification associated with H1bs (and
> the dreaded retrogression!!). H1bs are for 3 years only, and can only
> be renewed once (unless the employer has filed for Labor
> Certification). But to be able to file for Permanent Residence, you
> have to persuade the employer to sponsor you - which some are
> reluctant to do, because once you've filed for AOS, you can apply for
> an EAD and are no longer tied to the sponsoring company.
>
> NB: Immigration Portal is a good site for H1b information.
Thanks again!
I'm starting to wonder if I should just go back to uni and become a
nurse first ;) maybe that would make things easier.
I think I'll spur on hubby to sort out his PhD and try to make some
contacts that way.
Bookmarked the Immigration Portal website. Will have a good look at it.
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