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Ask HN: H1B visa holders, what do you wish you knew before moving to the US?

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Re: Ask HN: H1B visa holders, what do you wish you knew before moving to the US?

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I work in aerospace engineering and I've noticed that companies make H1Bs work 2, 3 times harder than residents just because it's not as easy for them to switch jobs. They tend to take advantage of that, so you've been warned!

Its not true , its legal & easy to switch jobs in H1B if you find right opportunity .

Re: Ask HN: H1B visa holders, what do you wish you knew before moving to the US?

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Thanks much, good tips!

Instead of going for secure credit card with cash deposit in the initial stage, you can get credit card without deposit in some of the banks like DCU and other credit unions. This will help to build your credit score.

What's DCU? (I ask because I'm about to receive an offer from SF company, and I'm in Canada)

Re: Ask HN: H1B visa holders, what do you wish you knew before moving to the US?

#13

I work in aerospace engineering and I've noticed that companies make H1Bs work 2, 3 times harder than residents just because it's not as easy for them to switch jobs. They tend to take advantage of that, so you've been warned!

Its not true , its legal & easy to switch jobs in H1B if you find right opportunity .

It is legal. Easy? Not as easy as it is for residents. You still need to get sponsored and you're not necessarily eligible for all job openings (Some require citizenship or green card). At least in my field that's how it is.

Re: Ask HN: H1B visa holders, what do you wish you knew before moving to the US?

#14

I work in aerospace engineering and I've noticed that companies make H1Bs work 2, 3 times harder than residents just because it's not as easy for them to switch jobs. They tend to take advantage of that, so you've been warned!

Its not true , its legal & easy to switch jobs in H1B if you find right opportunity .

It costs four to eight thousand dollars assuming $2k in legal fees. That isn't easy.

Re: Ask HN: H1B visa holders, what do you wish you knew before moving to the US?

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post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Instead of going for secure credit card with cash deposit in the initial stage, you can get credit card without deposit in some of the banks like DCU and other credit unions. This will help to build your credit score.

What's DCU? (I ask because I'm about to receive an offer from SF company, and I'm in Canada)

If you're Canadian, you can use RBC Bank (rbcbank.com) and leverage your Canadian credit score to get a card.

Re: Ask HN: H1B visa holders, what do you wish you knew before moving to the US?

#16

I work in aerospace engineering and I've noticed that companies make H1Bs work 2, 3 times harder than residents just because it's not as easy for them to switch jobs. They tend to take advantage of that, so you've been warned!

Its not true , its legal & easy to switch jobs in H1B if you find right opportunity .

Find the right opportunity is too wide statement.

The truth is that a H1B worker is not a free worker in the free market. There are artificial restrictions on your person which not based on your skills, qualities or opportunities; they are based on political restrictions.

Re: Ask HN: H1B visa holders, what do you wish you knew before moving to the US?

#17
post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Instead of going for secure credit card with cash deposit in the initial stage, you can get credit card without deposit in some of the banks like DCU and other credit unions. This will help to build your credit score.

What's DCU? (I ask because I'm about to receive an offer from SF company, and I'm in Canada)

DCU -Digital Federal credit union , its a bank which will offer credit card without deposits.

Re: Ask HN: H1B visa holders, what do you wish you knew before moving to the US?

#18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Its not true , its legal & easy to switch jobs in H1B if you find right opportunity .

It is legal. Easy? Not as easy as it is for residents. You still need to get sponsored and you're not necessarily eligible for all job openings (Some require citizenship or green card). At least in my field that's how it is.

Yes I totally agree that its not as easy as residents , but in IT there are lot of opportunities.
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