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I personally think the H1-B is not at all the problem. The same recruiting issue would arrise with a US candidate, only they would have the option to take time

by tarikjn 14y ago

I personally think the H1-B is not at all the problem. The same recruiting issue would arrise with a US candidate, only they would have the option to take time off on their own to learn technology X to fit recruiter filter. The person posting mentioned he already has a H1-B, transfers are effectively very quick and easy, and nothing precludes from defining a job utilizing the candidate's experience while providing for iOS training, lawyers handle that on a routine basis. US Immigration is a nightmare (I am the first to know it), but in this particular case, what you pinpoint is a non-issue.

yashchandra 14y ago
The H1B factor may not be a non-issue as you point out. It is like the elephant in the room. In 2012, companies are not willing to mess with it unless absolutely needed. So in the OP's case, even though he has good intentions, recruiters are probably not going to understand the value he might bring to the table. I do agree with you though that the issue could happen with a US citzen as well but in case of the OP, his H1B status is definitely making it worse.