BB Analyst... H-1B process?

Hello,

I am a Canadian student that recently landed an an analyst position at a BB in NYC. I am currently started the H-1B Visa application process and was wondering who else has been through it. H-1B's are capped with a less than favorable successful application rate. Do you chances of getting granted a Visa improve when you have a large global bank submitting your application for it? thanks

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Unfortunately no. It's literally a lottery process. The way it works is your respective company agrees to sponsor you and puts your name forward, from there the its being selected from the govt ( hence the lottery process component) and its out of your company's control. Although, I would mention that your chances for a working Visa increases if you are a Phd student - high quota; higher chances.

Btw, are you canadian? - if you are, another alternative is to the TN Visa (only for canadian candidates), that might be easier to get (not sure).

Hope this was helpful.

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which designation would an ECM analyst fall under on the list of TN visas? closest thing that I can see would be "economist//statistician

 

which designation would an ECM analyst fall under on the list of TN visas? closest thing that I can see would be "economist//statistician

 

which designation would an ECM analyst fall under on the list of TN visas? closest thing that I can see would be "economist//statistician

 

gotcha. yeah i have been working with them for a few weeks, but its been all about H-1b paperwork thus far. I've been working with international student advisors from my school and they have been helping with the OPT stuff

 

as a student that graduates in may, I have been told that I am unable to apply for this year's cap. I will have to use my 12 months of OPT and then try for next year's cap. I have also been told that my bank has never used the TN Visa for anyone. I have heard about some firms "massaging" a letter that suffices for the "economist" job on the TN Visa list... anyone have any experience with this?

 

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