The US job market is turning into a nightmare, especially for H-1Bs. If anyone is hoping for sponsorship, you should prepare with backup options as various people report being victims of the terrible economy.
H-1B workers and recruiters are claiming that the US Companies are now putting the brakes on hiring foreign talent. Unless you’re a specialist in a highly technical field, your odds of landing a good job are bleak.
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One frustrated applicant claims they applied to over 1000 jobs in five months but achieved no success. This is because there’s an overwhelming supply of qualified candidates, and companies are prioritizing local talent.
Entry-level opportunities, once a lifeline for H-1B hopefuls, are now nearly non-existent. Even those lucky enough to secure interviews often face rejection at the later stages of the hiring process.
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The truth is a simple engineering degree will no longer cut it for any H-1B worker or applicant. You need to specialize in a niche like AI or cybersecurity to find yourself a sponsor.
Another way to achieve the American dream is through good networking. You will need all the contacts and referrals in the current economy as the job market has become cut-throat for the local workers as well.
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The dream of working in the US has now become an even bigger struggle than before. Keep applying but at the same time, be practical and don’t put all your eggs in one American basket.
