How common is 186 DE at big firms?

[Jelly]

Hi all

 

How common is it for the big consulting/accounting firms (e.g. Deloitte, KPMG, etc) to offer to sponsor a new employee on a 186 DE while they are offshore?

 

And does it make a difference if the potential employee is at a high level?

 

Thanks!

Edited March 4, 2020 by Jelly

[VERYSTORMY]

Most would go temp visa first as processing times for 186 have blown out. Also not all big ones sponsor. Some won't even sponsor temp visas. Individual policy.

[Marisawright]

On 04/03/2020 at 14:45, Jelly said:

Hi all

 

How common is it for the big consulting/accounting firms (e.g. Deloitte, KPMG, etc) to offer to sponsor a new employee on a 186 DE while they are offshore?

 

And does it make a difference if the potential employee is at a high level?

Not at all common AFAIK.   The application process takes far too long.   They will go for a 482 (temporary) visa first, to get the applicant onshore and able to start work.  

When I was contracting, I worked for a few large firms which simply wouldn't sponsor anyone, except at the highest levels. 

[Raul Senise]

On 04/03/2020 at 14:45, Jelly said:

Hi all

How common is it for the big consulting/accounting firms (e.g. Deloitte, KPMG, etc) to offer to sponsor a new employee on a 186 DE while they are offshore?

And does it make a difference if the potential employee is at a high level?

Thanks!

Each has their own internal Policy and it will vary.

Generally 186DE would be very rare and used only for very senior roles.

[Jelly]

Thanks for the responses all.