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04-21-2011, 09:38 AM
I've been getting a lot of questions lately about Microsoft's overseas hiring practices. Do we sponsor visas? How can you apply if you live outside of North America? Below is a post I wrote on the topic back in October. I encourage you to check out those links for more information. I also want to mention two other things ... 1) As you may have read in my bio, I started out at Microsoft on our international recruiting team. That team was phased out in 2001, but over the last few months,Purchase Office 2010 (http://www.key-windows7-key.de/office-2010-key), Microsoft has started holding off-site interviews in other countries again. Russia and Australia were among the most recent ... but those specific trips are over now - so it's too late to apply :( I'll try to do a better job about keeping you all updated on when Microsoft is coming to your area. 2) Just because you want to work for Microsoft,Office 2010 Discount (http://www.key-windows7-key.de/office-2010-key), it doesn't mean you have to move to the US. Check out our international careers page for locations in your country. gretchen ********************** The October 2004 post ... Visas and degrees I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately about visas and university degrees. Is a university degree a requirement for a US visa? Most non-US citizens who reside outside the US and accept full-time roles with a company like Microsoft will need a H-1B visa to begin work. Instead of trying to write a post about the eligibility requirements of H-1Bs,Office Professional Plus 2007 Key (http://www.windows7-key.in/office-2007-key), I’ll point to some resources. Immigration law can be tricky, and it’s easier to let the experts say it. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: H-1B Frequently Asked Questions U.S. Department of Labor: H-1B Specialty (Professional) Workers H-1B Eligibility - This one is from Emory University's website,Buy Office 2010 (http://www.office2007key.us/office-2010-key), but I thought they explained the requirements in nice, simple terms. Zoe's entry on international recruiting - Ok,Office 2007 Pro (http://www.windows7serialkey.com/office-2007-key), she's not an "expert," but she made a good post. An interesting post-script to this information is the news announced today on CNET: H-1B visa limit for 2005 already reached. This may not be the information a lot of you wanted to hear, but I think it's important to know the facts before applying for jobs in the US. Many regulations are just outside of employers' hands. gretchen