Research Guides: Job Search, Interviewing, and Compensation: H1B Visas

H1B Visas

Determining whether a company will sponsor an H1B work visa can be difficult unless it is disclosed in the job posting or by the recruiter. Use the below tools to determine how successful companies have been at sponsoring work visas (MyVisaJobs), and which job titles within a company have consistently received H1B visa approval for hiring (GoinGlobal).

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GoinGlobal’s H1B Plus database provides millions of visa application listings for American employers seeking international talent in the United States. Using Department of Labor records, their search engine allows you to identify positions, job locations, and salary ranges based on company name, occupation, industry, and job title. With certified visa application records from 2009 to date, identify employers that have historically hired international professionals with your skill set.

MyVisaJobs.com
This free website helps you understand an employers' track record when it comes to sponsoring H1B work visas and green cards, including salaries, number certified, number denied, and number withdrawn.

Tips for when the H1B Visa Proves Elusive

You may wish to prioritize applying at companies, or for roles, where being bilingual is an asset that significantly strengthens your candidacy. For example, if you speak Hindi and English, you could target US-based companies that have significant operations in India that also match your career goals.
Don't rule out the possibility of working for a large US company at one of their international offices, then exploring the possibility of an internal transfer to a preferred location.
Interested in working in North America, but not having luck securing an offer that includes visa sponsorship in the United States? Don't forget the US' neighbor to the north: Canada.
Looking only at English speaking countries? Don't pass over opportunities in places such as the Netherlands or Singapore, where English is used widely in business and day-to-day life.