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Hey, H1b-ers you just gotta be smart about. You know this is coming. So if you want to stay, pick a good company. (This also works for changing companies -- H1b transfers take close to three months these days)
The company must
1) Sponsor green cards, get started asap.
2) Have international offices.
I just worked in Europe for my new company while waiting for my H1b transfer to come in. I got my US salary, and my housing was paid for. Got to hang out with my old friends, too. Now I'm back in the US. When my H1 runs out in about three years, I have no problem working in Europe again, on the same terms, if my green card hasn't come through yet. While in Europe you can vacation in your US home for up to three months. What a deal!
Anyone know how long a `business trip` can be: ie. work for european office/company but travel to US and do some work.
Off topic Question: at some point in the green card process you are allowed to stay, even though you have not received the green card yet. Anyone know when this is?
Hope this helps...
The company must
1) Sponsor green cards, get started asap.
2) Have international offices.
I just worked in Europe for my new company while waiting for my H1b transfer to come in. I got my US salary, and my housing was paid for. Got to hang out with my old friends, too. Now I'm back in the US. When my H1 runs out in about three years, I have no problem working in Europe again, on the same terms, if my green card hasn't come through yet. While in Europe you can vacation in your US home for up to three months. What a deal!
Anyone know how long a `business trip` can be: ie. work for european office/company but travel to US and do some work.
Off topic Question: at some point in the green card process you are allowed to stay, even though you have not received the green card yet. Anyone know when this is?
Hope this helps...
