moving to usa for a new job and a new life

[Soup Not See]

Originally Posted by skris4

Threestep: Is there really is no English test for IT candidates on H1B? Whenever I applied for work in the US including my current work(HW/SW Engineering), they asked for any languages I knew and 'proof' of knowing the language(I had to take TOEFL for a Master's program so it was ok). I presumed this was common. Also, we recently rejected a competent candidate who was unable to communicate clearly in English.

What a surprise ! Hire an American and you won't have those issues ....

[HockeyAndRugby]

@Threestep, maybe language skills may not be a legal requirement for an H1-B, but for most employers they certainly would be a strong asset. Same for romance. Yeah, it's great all those men and women who meet a foreigner and fall in love without being able to communicate, but if someone is trying to find a mate through online dating sites, the language will come into play. Certainly when it comes to better educated women.

[STT Resident]

Originally Posted by HockeyAndRugby

@Threestep, maybe language skills may not be a legal requirement for an H1-B, but for most employers they certainly would be a strong asset.

Which isn't being disputed. The simplicity of it all which is being sidetracked is that the OP is required to go through all the hoops and if he doesn't meet any of the necessary requirements to obtain a visa then he won't be successful in realizing his dream. What anyone thinks or feels is irrelevant.