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Friday, 08 January 2010
How will the 2010 H1B Jobs and Visa market play out ?
If you've been following the H1B visa market trends and statistics over the years you'll know that we've seen some major changes, and ups and downs along the way (if you haven't we're currently building an amazing and comprehensive 'H1B visa Trends Section' that will be launched soon).
Last year, we all went through a very troubled economy and and saw one of the worst, but ironically also one of the best years for people who wanted H1B visas:
It was a bad year in that the overall market was obviously much slower than normal, jobs were out there but just fewer and harder to come by, and unfortunately the media managed to put a lot of people off even trying to come to the USA.
However it was an Amazing year for thousands of people who gave it a go and tried -- thousands had great success - and there was no lottery system - and no filing deadline (all positive things if you want an H1B visa).
Yes, even in last years economic conditions, and even with the negative voice of the media trying to put people off -- the fact is the entire H1B quota was filled which shows there was (and is) still a solid and strong demand for H1B workers, and 85,000 people got the great opportunity to start a new life in the USA.
How will the H1B jobs and visa market play out this year ?
nobody 100% knows.. but as normal there is and will continue to be a lot of speculation, and rumours will start flying.
Over the years our Research and Trends Division has been extremely accurate about their forecast and projections - mainly because that's their job.
This year, we expect a stronger market than last year... Here's just a few reasons why:
- The demand, employment and filing rates increased quickly and significantly towards the end of the year.
- The top months for employers to recruit and hire are always January to April and we are already seeing the H1B market continue on an upward path.
- Many of the main H1B employers held back last year (some by choice and many economically forced to) and the pent up demand will surface this year.
- Many analysts claim we have already reached rock bottom and the economy in general only has one way to go (up).
- There is still a decline in the number of Foreign nationals even trying to come to the USA
We don't expect the quota to be reached in April like it did a few years ago - which is great news as there would not be a lottery selection or filing deadline. BUT, we do expect it to be filled much quicker than last year and we will continue to bring you market updates and more accurate forecasts as we move further into the year... so don't hang around waiting - if you want an H1B job / visa / life in the USA - all things considered, this could and most probably will turn out to be one of the best years to do it.
If you have been searching on your own and not getting results - there are still a few great companies out there that specialize in helping people find H1B jobs and visa sponsorship
Tuesday, 29 December 2009
IMPORTANT NEWS:
False "Defamation-Character-Attacks" on Companies is now a reality - and it's on the rise!
Many legitimate and reputable companies (and people) are being wrongly and falsely victimized through the internets ever growing 'rumour mill'..... and unfortunately the trend is growing and getting easier to do.
Don't believe everything you read out there !
Nowadays, anybody can easily post 'anything' about 'anyone' on unregulated review, forum, personal blog or a multitude of other different web based platforms... whether it's a just a spur of the moment thought, unsubstantiated opinion, general comment or made with a deliberate intention to start a vicious rumour.
When the going gets tough... there's even some unscrupulous businesses mingling into review sites and forums, hiding behing false identitities - and indirectly (sometimes directly) trashing their competitors. There's also a breed of internet review site junkies, plus anyone who can use a computer can literally say anything about anyone.... and do it all very easily and anonymously - which makes it impossible to tell who and what is real, the truth, an intentional lie, a rumour or a competitor-trashing campaign.
Don't let false reviews or competitor trashing ruin your best opportunity !
unfortunately, it seems to be happening in the popular yet sometimes controversial field of H1B immigration where there are some 'anti-immigration protestors' and 'anti-H1B organizations' out there - who quite simply don't appreciate the many benefits and valuable contributions that immigrants make to the USA economy, and, the great value and importance of many companies that are dedicated to helping Foreign nationals obtain H1B visas and other types of work visas.
Spam-trashing - competitor trashing, and Scam-trashing are unfortunately all on the rise --- innocent and reputable companies are being harmed and many are suffering because of this unethical and immoral practice.
Don't let innocent and reputable companies that are trying to help you suffer because of it - and don't let it ruin your chances and your future of emigrating to the USA.
** it's important to put things into real perspective - consider the number of individual or actual claims against a company - for example if a company provides services to thousands of people a year, but there are only a few bad reviews - then the relative and actual ratio of unhappy customers is very low and the ratio of Happy customers is High.
** It's also important to consider if many reviews on different sites are all made by the same person. It's also well known that one unhappy customer will typically be louder and post more than a hundred happy ones would.Read one of the Reports we found on this topic - click hereHow to Protect Yourself and Tips to identify legitimate Companies:
As we all know, no company is (or probably ever will be) 100% perfect, or can 100% help 100% of their customers 100% of the time (that is especially true in the Immigration and Visa sponsorship marketplace - because of all the many different factors and challenges involved). However, there are a few simple tips and ways to help identify the legitimate and best companies that offer a realistic opportunity, versus those that are outright scams:
1) How long have they been in business
2) How is their customer based comprised - do they just provide services to individuals, or, do they also provide services to other businesses (it's not easy to scam other businesses and corporations)
3) Do they have a physical company office address displayed on their website (if they do not they could easily be working from home)
4) Do they provide a Toll Free (or any) telephone number on their website. If they do not what are they hiding and why don't they want easy lines of communication with their customers!
5) Do they have recommendations or references from other well-known and established businesses, companies or even the media. Before large corporations, media etc give references to other companies they have almost certainly done an extra level of due-diligence, and with thousands of possible companies to reference they typically only do it for the ones they consider the be the best or most established or most reputable and knowledgable in their field of expertise.
6) Do they openly provide testimonials on their website from customers who have used their services.
7) How professional does their website look? Does it look like they invest their money in updating it and expanding their operations etc? It's not always easy but you can generally get a good feeling of comfort from a professionally looking and run site that there is a professional company behind it.
8) If they accept online payments are they PCI compliant, or do they display levels of trust and participation in well-known service providers (Truste, Verisign, Comodo, Controlscan etc). Well known service providers in the payment security or Privacy sector etc do very high levels of deep business and operations verifications (they don't want to be associated or embarrassed in any way by working with scam companies)
Use common sense - the internet is a wide open platform - if a company has been in business for a quite a few years they must be doing something right (look for companies that have been around for 5+ years for added safety).
If they have high level testimonials, references, recommendations from well-known, established and commonly trusted sources - they must be doing something right.
(these key points listed above are much more important than annonymous identity posts or reviews on open and uncontrolled and unregulated blogs, review sites, forums, social sites where the number of false and misleading claims can be made by anyone, for a very wide variety of reasons).
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
USA and H1B Job Hunting Myths
Here are 10 of the most common ones:
Myth: All job openings are advertised on job boards and classifieds. Actually, the most recent research and reports now state that most jobs are now being filled by employers before they need to advertise them. Some reports even claim that less than 20% of jobs ever get to the advertising stage anymore. With less than 20 percent of jobs being advertised on general job search sites, and huge numbers of people all applying for those few jobs - that makes for a lot of very tough competition. So how do you learn about and find the 80% of job openings? Through connections, networking and proactively applying to hiring managers, or by using professional assistance to help you do it.
Myth: The more resumes I mail out the more likely I am to get a job. It's true, you have to have a resume, but sending them out en masse to any and every job posting can be a waste of time. One study showed that only one out of every 1,470 resumes received by employers resulted in a job offer (that is a lot of wasted time and effort). It is far more effective, efficient and successful to spend a bit of time targeting the right managers in the right companies, and the right jobs (available for visas), than to just blindly apply to every job out there.
Myth: The best-qualified people always get the job. Employers want to hire people capable of doing the job, of course, but they also want people who fit into their company's environment. If they only hired on the basis of education, skills, and experience, they would not need to interview candidates at all. All that information would show up on the resume. But employers hire based on personality and gut feelings, too. So even if you don't have all the skills an employer is asking for, apply anyway. You just might have the right attitude and the personality they are looking for!
Myth: No experience, no job. First-time job hunters often feel as if they are caught between a rock and a hard place when employers ask, "Do you have any experience?" The truth is, you probably have more skills and experience than you realize. Make a list of all your extracurricular activities and some of your achievements, and you will see that you already have good communications skills, are a team player, or work well without supervision. What other skills do you have?
Myth: No one is hiring. Nonsense! The fact is, people get tired of their jobs, they move away, they get promoted, and they retire. In the world of work, things are changing constantly. For every person who quits, moves, or gets promoted, a job has just become available. One research survey showed that even during the hardest of times, there will be over a million job vacancies at any given moment. We're not commenting on that, but, for many possible reasons - there are always jobs available somewhere (it's just finding them).
Myth: Networking is the only way to get a job. Networking and Connections is a very important part of any job search; the more people who know you are looking, the better your chances. However, it's not the only way to get a job. An effective job search requires a combination of strategies and techniques and methods, and it requires dedicated time and effort (or someone to help you do it).
Myth: If you've been fired, you're finished. Getting fired is so disheartening. You feel hurt, humiliated, and angry. Chin up! The stigma of losing a job, which used to frighten off employers, is virtually gone. People lose their jobs today for all sorts of reasons; employers will judge you on your attitude today, not on the fact that you've lost a job in the past. If, however, you are bitter about being fired, your anger will come across in an interview, so lighten up! It happens to lots of people.
Myth: Keep your resume to one page. No employer is so rigid that he or she will toss out your resume because it is more than a page long. What's more important is that your resume is interesting to read. Of course, three pages is stretching it. Your resume is designed to pique the reader's interest, not bore him or her to death with painful details of your entire work history and personal hobbies.
Myth: It's better to look for a job when you still have one. Sure, when you're working, you tend to have a little more confidence and feel good about yourself, so job hunting may seem easier. But the truth is, unemployed people have far more time to dedicate to an effective job search. Whether you are working or not, if you use effective job-hunting methods, you will find a job.
Myth: Job hunting is hard, frustrating, boring, and no fun at all. For many it is, But if you use effective job-search services and techniques, you won't be stressed at all - you will be excited. If you think looking for work is a hassle, that will show in your efforts and your attitude, and this myth will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Avoid this by visualizing yourself in the job of your dreams and giving yourself a pep talk whenever you feel discouraged.
Thursday, 26 November 2009
H1B sponsors are starting to recruit again for the remaining 2009 visa quota. After many consecutive flat recruitment months, the H1B market finally has some new life ! Just as everyone thought the quota never had a chance of being filled, over the last 6-8 weeks the USCIS has starting releasing regular updates that more and more H1B visas are being filed. Whatever the reason, it is Great news because if visas are being filed, it means H1B jobs are being found and filled. It's never easy to get an H1B visa, so Congratulations to everyone that went for it, and stuck with it, and achieved their American Dream it this year. For those that still want the opportunity to obtain an H1B visa, there are still thousands left.... so keep going and hopefully we will see you all over here very soon. And remember, this is one of the few years when there is no lottery selection or application deadline. The big advantage of getting an H1B job this year... is that you will actually get an H1B visa. With time running out, you may want to increase your chances and consider getting some expert help. If you do, we recommed www.H1Base.com for H1B jobs. We wish you all the best of success Your Team at H1BVisa.Info
Saturday, 07 November 2009
What happened to the H1B visa market over the last few weeks ??
After months and months of flat filing numbers and the quota constantly remaining around 18,000 H1B's left for the year - now, within the short space of 5 weeks we had 2 new updates fom the USCIS.
- the first on October 25th stating that just over 6,000 new H1B applications had been filed,
- and then 5 days later there was a second update stating that another 1,000 H1B's had been filed.
The market seems to have gone a little crazy - which is great !
With filing numbers increasing quickly and sharply it shows a very positive move in the H1B jobs and sponsorship market (more H1B employers are hiring and more H1B jobs available)
There are now 11,000 H1B visas left for this years quota.
With the market continuing to pick up, what are you waiting for ? - Go get your H1B job and visa, opportunities are out there right now.
Wednesday, 07 October 2009
H1B Visa Quota / Cap Update - October 2009
The latest numbers issued by the USCIS shows "new life" in the H1B visa and sponsorship market.
For the 1st time in many months, the latest quota count shows a solid increase in the number of H1B visa applications filed over the last few weeks (almost 2,000).
With a sharp rise in applications filed -- it means a rise in the number of available H1B sponsorship jobs.
We expect the numbers to continue rising for the rest of this year - so if you've been waiting for positive signs in the H1B market, they are finally here, and now is the time to find an H1B job and get your sponsorship offer (before the quota is filled).
There is still 18,300 H1B visas available for this years quota.
You can still find a sponsorship job and you can still file your H1B visa application - until all this years quota has been filled.
We wish you the best of success.
Support Team
H1Bvisa.info
Wednesday, 02 September 2009
Is there an application / filing deadline to get an H1B visa this year ?
Answer - there is NO set deadline this year.
There are a lot of rumours in the community right now about... when is the last date that an H1B visa can be applied for and filed this year.
To clarify - H1B visas can continue to be filed until such time as the full quota / cap has been reached.
There are still 20,000 H1B visas available for this years quota / cap.
Filing can and will continue until the remaining 20,000 have been filed and issued.
With the current level of USCIS filing numbers - you still have a few months left to get one of this years H1B visas.
We wish you all the best of success.
Research and News Team
H1Bvisa.info
Tuesday, 01 September 2009
H1B Jobs and H1B Sponsor Search - Tips to get the best results.
Following some recent reports about 80% of H1B jobs being filled before employers need to advertise them - we decided to investigate a bit further and here's a quick summary of some amazing reports and statistics we found...
A Research Report by Cornell University says...
"Approximately 80% of available positions are never advertised."
At first glance this statement was tough to comprehend. But... after further analysis and evaluation - it now makes perfect sense.
- read what we discovered below....
There are 2 primary ways / markets to find H1B sponsorship jobs:
1 ) The ADVERTISED H1B Job Market
~ using general job advertising sites like Monster, Yahoo Hot Jobs etc
Research reports show only 20% of jobs are filled through the 'Advertised' job market (see below for reports).
Other things to consider about using the challenging and limited "advertised" job market include:
a/ the openly advertised job market is much more competitive (more people all apply for the same jobs which decreases your chances).
b/ especially in slower economic markets, most employers do not need to advertise jobs on the open market
c/ you have to spend much more time and effort continually searching and applying
d/ there's a lot of trial and error involved trying to figure out which companies/jobs are actually available for H1B visa sponsorship. It typically costs employers money to advertise jobs on many of the big USA job sites. The job listing exposure is huge - so employers are typically flooded with resumes, and have to spend a lot of their valuable time wading through them all. Remember the 80/20 rule. In this case 80% of job seekers typicallly use free search sites - yet reports show that all these 'general job sites' combined only contain an estimated 20% of all H1B jobs. * Many companies just do not need to (or want to) spend valuable extra time, effort and money advertising their jobs on the open market. The competition for the limited number of H1B jobs on the advertised market is fierce, and it requires a lot of dedicated time and effort to try and get one.
2 ) The HIDDEN H1B Job Market -
~ when jobs are filled by targeted and proactive connections / applications to hiring managers in sponsor companies, and by strategic networking methods.
Statistically 80% of all Jobs are filled BEFORE employers need to advertise them.
These positions are filled by, or created for candidates who come to an employer's attention through recommendations, referrals from trusted associates, companies, organizations, or direct contact with the candidate.
Successful Hidden Job Market candidates are able to connect with an established H1B employer's network.
Does this mean the employer knows them? Not necessarily. But the candidate comes "pre-recommended" by someone, or a company that the employer knows and trusts.
Professional connections with H1B employers is less stressful, more productive and more successful (often this is done for you by a specialist H1B recruitment/employment services company that the employer knows).
This method does not cost employers money to pay to advertise jobs. They are not flooded with resumes. The resumes that they do receive are typically more targeted and more specific to their needs.
Overall, it's a more efficient and productive way for H1B employers to conduct recruitment, and, a much faster and more successful way for Foreign nationals to obtain H1B jobs and visa sponsorship.
OUR RECOMMENDED SOLUTION - to get H1B jobs First (before they are advertised):
H1 Base professional services primarily focus on the 'Hidden' Job market. They help to connect and refer you to their premium H1B employer network, and at the same time employers know you are recommended through a trusted source (H1 Base). However, H1 Base services also include the 20% of jobs that are advertised, which means you get the best of both methods, and a much higher chance of success.
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* H1B Targeted and Proactive Connections (applications) directly to the hiring managers in sponsor companies - is proven year after year to be a more effective, efficient, productive and successful method to find H1B jobs and sponsorship
Read reasearch reports about the 80% Hidden Job Market from Yahoo Jobs, Cornell University and the DOL and more...
- Cornell University Report - Go Here
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