Apr
20
Q: Is it possible for me to work in the US as a freelance consultant on a H1-B visa?
A: Unfortunately as you may know the H-1B visas were all gone on the first day of release. We are hoping for major reform of the H-1B visa this year to take effect next year; in the meantime, other options for graduates without substantial means to set up on their own as freelance consultants are very limited.
The only potentially viable option is for people to take a year off and study here through a local community college. Once graduated they become eligible for a one year general work permit which quickly bring them back into the work force. If they have a degree already then can try and get onto the H-1B program next year while their US employer may also consider sponsoring them for a green card.