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Andromeda9010
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So, I live in a micro-state and it is hard for me to get a decent job related to physics (BSc).
First thing I did was applying to foreign companies and universities. I applied to many countries. I don't know why, but most of the jobs I found where in the USA, even though I was trying to avoid it to be honest! (Probably because it is the largest English speaking country).
I received an e-mail today from a university asking me if I have an F1 visa eligible for OPT or CPT, and I replied with "No, I don't have F1 visa and I am not a student". They then replied to me and said that they do not sponsor non-academic or research positions and followed by saying that I need to consult an immigration specialist, and if my status changed I should notify them so they can re-evaluate my application.
I didn't know anything about USA visa honestly, so I searched and it seems that I need a sponsorship for H1-B (Which they don't want to sponsor). Long story short, it is an insanely long process with a very specific application period.
My question is: should I stop searching for jobs in the USA and focus more on European and Asian countries instead? I feel that even if I am qualified, I won't get a job.
First thing I did was applying to foreign companies and universities. I applied to many countries. I don't know why, but most of the jobs I found where in the USA, even though I was trying to avoid it to be honest! (Probably because it is the largest English speaking country).
I received an e-mail today from a university asking me if I have an F1 visa eligible for OPT or CPT, and I replied with "No, I don't have F1 visa and I am not a student". They then replied to me and said that they do not sponsor non-academic or research positions and followed by saying that I need to consult an immigration specialist, and if my status changed I should notify them so they can re-evaluate my application.
I didn't know anything about USA visa honestly, so I searched and it seems that I need a sponsorship for H1-B (Which they don't want to sponsor). Long story short, it is an insanely long process with a very specific application period.
My question is: should I stop searching for jobs in the USA and focus more on European and Asian countries instead? I feel that even if I am qualified, I won't get a job.