Hi Fishes, I have 6+ YOE in Automation testing, from last 1 year i am working as functional Tester. I am planning to switch because i don't see any career growth. current employer has initiated for L1-B visa and told me that it will take around 6 months to complete the process. Now, I am in dilemma whether to switch or wait for for L1. Even though my L1 got approved my profile and structure of work will be the same as functional Tester with additional leadership responsibilities plz sugg.

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L1 VISA rejections are very high. You cannot work as a tester for L1 VISA as it's generic occupation.L1 is intercompany transfer and unless they show that you working on some company tools that there is no knowledge or consultant in US,L1B will not be granted. The rejection rate of L1B is very high. On top there are long waiting times and salaries are very less and in L1B you cannot change companies.
I would say move on to a new firm. Onsite is a lollipop given to retain and you falling for it.

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I had L1b visa raised during 2015 post 3 H1B lottery rejection from Infosys (back to back year).
Trust me when i say this your chance of getting through L1b interview is tougher than you sitting for civil service and getting IAS rank in the first go .

Chances of getting through with L1b is very very tough and usually non Indian IT organisation like CTS or Accenture had better strike rate which was still less than 10% . In current situation it's highly unlikely that it will come through even from these organisations, plus it also depends on skill you portray in application , unless it is something which is highest order of proprietary standard probably in the area of block chain or data science or something which I heard for the very first time in my career like boeing cockpit enginnering for which their is a scarcity in USA market , consider this as a way to retain you by your leadership . Please avoid usa and canada for next one year and request for Europe , Dubai , uk or APAC (Singapore , Australia etc) visa where the turnaround is only 1-2 months for visa with 100% acceptance .

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Mostly related to the proprietary tool, the tool should be company verified, and proof that you worked on it.

Sticking with L1 visa makes sense.

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