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Hi all,

I'm going to look for an IT job in Los Angeles. I'll need the employer to sponsor an H1B visa for me, as I live in Israel now.

What will be the best way to do this?
Employment agencies? General web? Other ways?

Shortly, my profile
- 1.5 years SW developer at Intel
- Graduated a leading university with excellence

Any input will be very welcome

Thank you

Gidi

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A compact, practical plan for that builds on and : treat Intel contacts and alumni referrals as the first priority, but run parallel employer research and timeline planning. If an internal US posting at Intel is possible, an intracompany L‑1 transfer can avoid the H‑1B cap—L‑1 eligibility generally requires one continuous year of qualifying foreign employment within the three years before filing, so HR and immigration teams at Intel are the right first stop. (uscis.gov)

For cap‑subject H‑1B roles, employers now use the USCIS electronic registration each spring; only beneficiaries with selected registrations allow filing of cap petitions (petitions based on selections typically can be filed beginning April 1). Employers must also obtain a certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor and meet wage/notice attestations before filing Form I‑129. Time the job search around the registration window and the employer’s internal approval processes. (uscis.gov)

Combine referrals with hard data: the USCIS H‑1B Employer Data Hub and downloadable files make it possible to see which employers and locations have historically filed H‑1B petitions—filter for California/Los Angeles to build a realistic target list. Focus outreach on teams at larger, established sponsors (and on cap‑exempt institutions such as universities or qualified research nonprofits, which can file year‑round), while keeping an active LinkedIn/alumni-referral campaign and concise technical portfolio ready. (uscis.gov)

Practical prep items to have ready: short portfolio links (GitHub or demos), clear one‑line visa status and timing, passport and degree scans, and LCA‑relevant job descriptions. Use recruiters experienced with visa sponsorship, verify any placement agency that requests money up front, and consult USCIS guidance if an offer or agent seems suspicious—report fraud when observed. (uscis.gov)

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Use your Intel connections to find something at or near an Intel site near LA (Jeez. LA? Ick). Failing the Intel route, drop back to your University connections and use their resources to find another graduate who works near your target area. I think you see the pattern: Unless you are one of the top 10% at what you do, network, network, network is the most effective way to get work. (For the top 10%: Let people know your desires, then accept an offer.)

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Use your Intel connections to find something at or near an Intel site near LA (Jeez. LA? Ick). Failing the Intel route, drop back to your University connections and use their resources to find another graduate who works near your target area. I think you see the pattern: Unless you are one of the top 10% at what you do, network, network, network is the most effective way to get work. (For the top 10%: Let people know your desires, then accept an offer.)

Griswolf,

Thank you, this is a good accent, I'll definitely see what more can I do at this direction

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I agree with griswolf. Check you Intel contacts from Folsom or Santa Clara. Worth the try ;)

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