> Thanks Elvira.
> Are smaller companies worth the effort if you would know them
> personally (i.e. potentially able persuade to sponsor) or would it be
> best to stick to "big guns"? Are universities/colleges a good place to
> try as this is something hubby might be able to do well?
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.
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