I am currently finishing my studies, will start working with a company that agrees to sponsor my work authorization. I will start with my OPT and apply for H1b next year.

I was wondering :

1) Is having an h1 b from another company viewed as a limiting factor when looking for a new job?

2) how do we go about for a new job when we have an H-1b from one company ? What's the job hunting process like? What would be a good way to position ourselves when asking for a transfer within one company? Some say that h-1b lose a 'bargaining power' because of the limiting work status.

I wanted to be prepared in case this first job doesn't work our for me. Your advice would be greatly appreciated...

Thank you

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Originally Posted by sweetlava

I am currently finishing my studies, will start working with a company that agrees to sponsor my work authorization. I will start with my OPT and apply for H1b next year.

I was wondering :

1) Is having an h1 b from another company viewed as a limiting factor when looking for a new job?

2) how do we go about for a new job when we have an H-1b from one company ? Whats the job hunting process like? What would be a good way to position ourselves when asking for a transfer within one company? Some say that h-1b lose a 'bargaining power' because of the limiting work status.

I wanted to be prepared in case this first job doesnt work our for me. Your advice would be greatly appreciated...

Thank you

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You'll have to work for the current H1B company for minimum of 3 months before another company can apply for a transfer to their company. Once the H1 transfer has been filed, you can begin working with that company without waiting for the approval from USCIS.