Stuart,

Consider going at your search from the "back end." Rather than search for employers who will sponsor you for H1B visa, search for jobs that do not require U.S. citizenship. If an employer does not specifically state "must be U.S. citizen" (usually seen in ads for positions that require security clearance), it may be open to sponsorship.

On the other hand, please keep abreast of changes in our economy here in the U.S. With so many people out of work, few employers are willing to invest the time and resources necessary to H1B sponsorship. There are so many people out of work throughout the U.S., employers are redefining the parameters of their search for talent.

Keep in mind that a B.S./B.A. plus experience may not distinguish you from others in the U.S., thereby making your qualifications not enough to justify an advanced degree exception for sponsorship.

I certainly don't mean to discourage you in any way; however, I speak from the eyes of an HR professional with many years of experience. I understand both the strategic and transactional nature of recruitment, staffing and all the other HR disciplines.

Finally, have you tried DICE for IT jobs? I think one of the search features permits applicants to deselect citizenship, so your search would produce results that do not require citizenship.

Good luck in your search and future move!

Debbie