Let’s say you start in a role where they don’t typically sponsor, but after working there for a while, you try to switch to a position that qualifies for sponsorship. Has anyone actually pulled this off?
Curious if companies ever change their mind about sponsorship once you’re already working for them.
Yes, but it depends on the company’s policy, your boss and yourself. Normally in the big companies, it is based on team or company’s policy, which is strict and hard to change. However if you are in the small companies, your boss likes you a lot, then your boss might be willing to make an exception for you.
yes. especially small companies. but i recommend don’t get your hopes up too much or commit to the company too much before they really promise you anything.
I guess it’s worth a try if I have no better options available.
Yes — I’ve actually seen it happen a few times. It’s not super common, but some companies do change their stanceonce you’ve proven your value.
The key is:
Be in a role that’s clearly H1B-eligible (specialty occupation, degree required)
Build a solid relationship with your manager and HR
Time it right — usually after 6–12 months when they see you’re worth keeping
Sometimes smaller teams or new managers are more flexible than company-wide policy suggests. Doesn’t hurt to ask — just make sure you frame it as “I want to explore long-term options here” rather than “please sponsor me now.”[quote=“muakwlle, post:1, topic:380, full:true”]
Let’s say you start in a role where they don’t typically sponsor, but after working there for a while, you try to switch to a position that qualifies for sponsorship. Has anyone actually pulled this off?
Curious if companies ever change their mind about sponsorship once you’re already working for them.
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it might have this case previously, but now its easy for companies to get someone that are citizen or on GC.. would suggest you to ask them directly and have the same page with the employers on the first day