Posted by: mankokura August 4, 2010
moving to h1b from opt
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It would help me think about it if I write it here.

I have been working with the company for like 1 month or so and I really love it here. Everyone is nice and the work environment is relaxed and laid back, which I prefer. But, then again it has been just a month. Though I would like to stay with the company for 1-2 years if you ask me now, I don't know if it will stay so after maybe 6 months.

I can definitely find a job at another company if I want because I had choices when I decided to join the current company. But I don't know about doing it in few days. The hiring process normally takes a month or so and I'd say that I would need at least that much time to find something new. How long do you have to find a new job in h1b if you get fired?

I have not known of anyone who has gone through the GC process. It's just because it is not something I want to ask anyone. This company is just like 10 years old and is not that large. So, there aren't many international folks but the HR person said that they will apply for GC when time comes.

I;d love to know what you'd do in this situation.

I majored in ECE but am more of a guy with CS focus.

Thanks
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