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Do you have other options to get in? I'm glad this article shows legitimate uses of the H-1B like you. I made the math, if you don't have an advanced degree f

by vmarsy 11y ago

Do you have other options to get in? I'm glad this article shows legitimate uses of the H-1B like you. I made the math, if you don't have an advanced degree from the US, then the chance to get the H-1B is around 30%. With the advanced degree it's around 70%... Good luck to you!

throwaway29 11y ago
Even the advanced degree route is fully gamed by mediocre Indian students. See my comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10540365 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10540365
- riskable 11y ago
  Rather than link to your own comment why this Time article saying the same thing (India is graduating zillions of cheaters)? http://time.com/3752128/india-bihar-exam-cheating-climbing-walls/ http://time.com/3752128/india-bihar-exam-cheating-climbing-w... People will be more inclined to believe Time I think :)
- bin01 11y ago
  Can you please stop generalizing mediocre Indian students gaming the system? What evidence do you have to prove your fact? Let me tell you my story just to get some facts straight: I did my undergrad in Mechanical Engineering from a small city in India. By 3rd year of Engineering, I realized I wasn't cut out to be a good Mechanical Engineer, as I wasn't enjoying CAD/CAM as much as I enjoyed writing C code. I decided it is in my best interests that I turn to programming as a profession, so I worked hard to get selected in campus placements to TCS (Yes, the same shit job which you said is beneath you). I took the job because none of the top tier companies would even look at my resume and this is best shot to work my way up. I spent close to 3 years of my time at TCS learning the basics of Programming, Web Development. Later based on my experience at TCS, I applied to top schools in US and got admitted into a top tier CS school. I took a massive education loan of 50k$ to pursue my MS in CS. Upon completion, after 13 attempts, I landed in a good start up and have ever since been working up the chain building products. I don't think I am an 10X Engineer, but I am regarded as one of the better Engineers in my company. It took a lot of motivation and courage to take such massive loans and pursue my higher education. I know of several people who have done something very similar to what I have done. So, please don't make these biased statements that just disparage the efforts of 1000's of students who come to US in hopes of a better tomorrow.
negrit 11y ago
I'm working on another visa. I also started my own venture now: http://www.jobsintech.io http://www.jobsintech.io
- winter_blue 11y ago
  Just a suggestion, perhaps a company could directly apply for an EB-2 visa for you. The main requirement for it is a master's degree in the area of the job offer. The application process might take 12 to 18 months though. But the good thing is that you are issued a greencard as soon as you land in the United States.

by vmarsy 11y ago

throwaway29 11y ago

Even the advanced degree route is fully gamed by mediocre Indian students. See my comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10540365 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10540365

riskable 11y ago
Rather than link to your own comment why this Time article saying the same thing (India is graduating zillions of cheaters)? http://time.com/3752128/india-bihar-exam-cheating-climbing-walls/ http://time.com/3752128/india-bihar-exam-cheating-climbing-w... People will be more inclined to believe Time I think :)
bin01 11y ago
Can you please stop generalizing mediocre Indian students gaming the system? What evidence do you have to prove your fact? Let me tell you my story just to get some facts straight: I did my undergrad in Mechanical Engineering from a small city in India. By 3rd year of Engineering, I realized I wasn't cut out to be a good Mechanical Engineer, as I wasn't enjoying CAD/CAM as much as I enjoyed writing C code. I decided it is in my best interests that I turn to programming as a profession, so I worked hard to get selected in campus placements to TCS (Yes, the same shit job which you said is beneath you). I took the job because none of the top tier companies would even look at my resume and this is best shot to work my way up. I spent close to 3 years of my time at TCS learning the basics of Programming, Web Development. Later based on my experience at TCS, I applied to top schools in US and got admitted into a top tier CS school. I took a massive education loan of 50k$ to pursue my MS in CS. Upon completion, after 13 attempts, I landed in a good start up and have ever since been working up the chain building products. I don't think I am an 10X Engineer, but I am regarded as one of the better Engineers in my company. It took a lot of motivation and courage to take such massive loans and pursue my higher education. I know of several people who have done something very similar to what I have done. So, please don't make these biased statements that just disparage the efforts of 1000's of students who come to US in hopes of a better tomorrow.

negrit 11y ago

I'm working on another visa. I also started my own venture now: http://www.jobsintech.io http://www.jobsintech.io

winter_blue 11y ago
Just a suggestion, perhaps a company could directly apply for an EB-2 visa for you. The main requirement for it is a master's degree in the area of the job offer. The application process might take 12 to 18 months though. But the good thing is that you are issued a greencard as soon as you land in the United States.