I've tried to search for a thread with similar topics, but fail. I apologize if this has already been discussed elsewhere.
I believe for international students' ocs purpose, it would be extremely helpful to have a list of big law firms' H1B policy. What would the firm do if we do not get a visa from the lottery should be an important factor to consider for people's bidding list.
If more people participate, I will try to keep a list updated in this thread. For now, I know that Sullivan & Cromwell will allow you to go to a foreign office and reapply in the following year. I heard Skadden would simply you cut you lose if you do not get an H1B within your OPT period.
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Re: Lists of big law firms' H1B policy
Another issue is whether the law firm will apply H1B for you during your 3L year. Most will, but some (GDC, Covington) will not. This means something since if you don't get the lottery during 3L year, you still have another chance during OPT.
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Re: Lists of big law firms' H1B policy
OP: I suggest you read the S&C visa policy again. They are clear that they may consider sending an attorney who doesn't get H1B to another office, but it depends on staffing, et. They give "no commitment." (That doesn't mean they won't try to work with you, but your post made it sound like a certainty that S&C would send you to another office, and that isn't the case.)
My feeling is that is the best you can expect from any firm. Firms may not need someone in a foreign office and I doubt any of them will promise in advance to keep a new hire who doesn't get a visa and can't work in the US.
https://www.sullcrom.com/files/upload/visa_policies.pdf
My feeling is that is the best you can expect from any firm. Firms may not need someone in a foreign office and I doubt any of them will promise in advance to keep a new hire who doesn't get a visa and can't work in the US.
For lawyers new to the Firm, the Firm will help them secure H 1B visas as well, but new lawyers need to be aware that these efforts may not succeed due to government constraints and new lawyers remain responsible for maintaining their own authority to work in the United States. If a new lawyer is unable to obtain a visa that will permit him or her to work in the United States, the Firm may consider requests to work in a non-U.S. office, but whether office transfers will be permitted will depend on the needs of the Firm, including the relevant of office and practice,
and other factors, and the Firm can make no commitments in this regard. Lawyers holding non-U.S. passports who propose to join the Firm in the United States should alert Pauline Edwards of their visa status as soon as possible, promptly following acceptance of their offers.
https://www.sullcrom.com/files/upload/visa_policies.pdf
