H1 sponsor

[roshng]

Hi Everyone,

Need your suggestion/advice.

I was working in US on L1 visa for 3 years, till I got laid off in Nov 2011. I returned to India in Jan 2012 and my employer informed USCIS about my status change in Feb 2012.

I want to apply for a H1 visa this year. I have 13 years of IT experience and I am a Computer Engineering Graduate.

I have interviewed for a couple of positions in New York, but the moment they hear that I would need a H1 sponsor & cant join them immediately, they resend their offer.

What options do I have?

How can I find an employer or consultancy firm who would sponsor my visa?

How can an employer sponsor a H1 for a project which is to begin 6 months later, isnt this a deterrent?

How feasible is it to apply for H1 while I am out of US (in India)?

Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

Regards,

Roshni

[t75]

People find H1B employers from outside the US all of the time under the circumstances you describe. This is not a job search forum; you need to look elsewhere. If you are good, a company would have no problem waiting. The fact you were on L1 and laid off says something.

[itsmeusa]

Option - find an employer / sponsor who can file your H-1B. This time, it is forcasted that the window of applying for new H-1B will close within a week once it opens on first working day of Apr 13.

How to find - lots of desi consultants here who may help you. But you need to act fast.

3rd Q - all H-1B applications are like that.

Feasible - If you come to US (very first time) on H-1B, you got to be outside to apply for one.