Guys, i plan to work in the US and i managed to gather some info from this thread. I have a UK qualification in engineering and i'm a fresh grad. Is it a wise decision to apply for jobs in US now since the economy is so bad?

I'm aware of that, that's why i asked whether it is wise or not to apply for a job there with the current situation. From what i read/ heard, if the company is willing to take you, they might sponsor the temporary working visa, H1B i think.

Nothing so special. I did my internship in an US company but that's in Malaysia

I actually wanted to know more about the chances of being accepted. I went through some websites that were given in this thread for jobs in the US and they seemed to offer the visa if they take us. They only thing is i am not sure of the chances. Pls enlighten me on this if you have further info.

Thank you.

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Added on January 26, 2009, 10:15 pmI actually got a job with an US company in Malaysia and i am suppose to start next month. However, end of last month they called me and said they have to delay the starting date to July or later because the company has been hit very badly. I am looking for jobs at the moment because they can't tell me when exactly i can start, it could be next year too.

This post has been edited by silverwave: Jan 26 2009, 10:15 PM

Anyone here has done their Masters in US and continued working there? I'm planning to do so and look for a job in Silicon Valley after that.

Sorry but what is SMAT?

I'm from an engineering background and i'm planning to do MBA in one of the top schools.

Thanks for clarifying.

Let's say there's a situation when a foreigner gets sponsored to work for a company under the H1B visa but he/she chooses to resign after some time.

In this case, does it mean the foreigner needs to return to the home country and reapply for jobs with a new H1B visa sponsored by the new company?

Does it work that way until a PR is obtained?