I spent 10 years on H1B and my experience (and many of my other friends) does not match yours. Two things: 1. H1B involves a lot of paper work/legal work. Ther

I spent 10 years on H1B and my experience (and many of my other friends) does not match yours. Two things: 1. H1B involves a lot of paper work/legal work. There are not that many companies who are familiar with the process and are willing to spend time and energy to sponsor your H1B. This reduces the potential employer pool drastically. (Personal anecdote: I used to do contracting when I was on H1B and could not accept many potential job offers due to H1B) 2. While it's true that you are not subject to H1B quota, you are still subject to the process and can get your petition rejected. (Persona anecdote: My friend tried to switch companies on H1B and found that the LCA was rejected because company lawyer made a mistake)