Desi Consultants

Anyone fasts during Navratri? How you manage travel? Guy here - will be in travel during the week of sep29.
Jai Mata Di

Pretty sizeable jump in Date for Filing in the October Visa bulletin. Moved from Feb 2013 to Dec 2013 (EB2, India).

Has anyone been able to book an appointment for a H1b visa stamping in India in the next few months/weeks? All I see is not available appointment message and wondering if it’s even possible.

I'm going to be flying to India from the US, alone with a 6 month old baby. Any recommendations or tips for the journey? I'm super nervous for the long distance travel with a baby. Thanks!

How long is it taking between OFC and getting passport back now a days in India.

So we cannot get h1b stamped in another country? Does anyone know when this gets into affect. How are people feeling about it ?

Desi people, please maintain a respectful and supportive tone, especially in meetings where clients or colleagues from different backgrounds are present. Let’s avoid unnecessary condescension, excessi… more

To any Nepali folks in here, hope you and your family stay safe!

Moms, I could use your help please? Suffered hair loss after pregnancy and dermatologist recommended a laser cap hair growth device. She didn't recommend a brand and said there are many to choose … more

How are your friends or people you know are doing in terms of finding a new job if they don’t have a green card in the tech sector? Is it become exponentially difficult these days?

New home owner. Any recommendations for HVAC/furnace maintenance for fall in the northern Chicago suburbs. How much do they charge and what to they do?

Does anyone know if there are any visa appointments available in India for 2025/early 2026? Open to any state. Thank you!

How bad are Air India flights from JFK to Delhi or Mumbai?
Economy class vs Premium Economy?

Desis who voted for this administration- I hope they are happy sending their kids to an unvaccinated class?

Spouse has applied for COS to H4 along side EAD on 01/30 with receipt date of 02/10. Applied with in 60 days of her being laid off in December 2024. No updates ever since. What’s the usual timeline fo… more

Has anyone applied for a medical based visitor visa for any family member? Any experiences to share? Anything that we need to keep in mind and must-do as part of the application process?

How long is it taking these days to get a green card from the start of EB2 and EB3 process? I live in San Francisco bay area that is full of desis folks with expensive houses. Do all of them have gre… more

Recommendations for website / travel agency for ticket from India to US for family visit? Also, any suggestions on which medical insurance and coverage type for visiting 70 +. Parents with pre conditi… more

Hello Chicago Fishes. Visiting Chicago for the first time? Any recommendation for must try restaurants in the town ?

Any here who is on H1 and has i485 based EAD got laidoff recently? Did you get NTA issued? I am on H1 and have EAD but may get laid off in next couple of months…. Trying to figure out a path to manage… more

US citizenship interview: Does anyone has experience with taking kids with them? Do they allow to have your kids with you? I’m reading conflicting information online. Anyone with actual experience, pl… more

Been interviewing from Staffing agencies to fill up this role and it’s so shocking to see literally every candidate that I dealt with have cheated by using generated prompts. Ofcourse no prize for gue… more

As a south Asian professional, does anyone feel the hatred or bias or lack of opportunities directed toward you in the workplace?

How to stop comparing yourself with your teammate, especially from a salary POV?
I started my current job after my MS & have been here for over 4 years. But, I still haven't become a senior engineer.… more

Hi everyone! I’m a 3rd year Computer Science student, but I haven’t been able to land an internship yet. Could you please share some tips or guidance on how I can improve my chances?

Hey Desi Consultants!
Young, married, and navigating the consulting grind here 🙇‍♀️. Anyone else juggling late-night decks with family WhatsApp group chaos? 😅 How do you balance desi expectations (r… more

As a North Indian, I’ve observed several things that stand out about the South. It’s cleaner, people are more respectful, law abiding, less combative and also more economically prosperous. The South a… more

Roth IRA will be subject tax in India on return - be informed and plan accordingly. To clarify Roth IRA is dual taxed as principal is after tax , and withdrawals of both principal and earning is subj… more

Spouse is 24 and his facial hair is getting. It's worrying me and I want to try and help him reverse it but don't know how. Anyone here can recommend solutions or what worked for you please? I… more

Any suggestions for Garba or Dandiya in Arlington (DMV) area? Sulekha events have too many listed. Planning to take my 7 year old.

You know those people who devote their life to Krishna and meditate all the time? Yeah so who funds their lifestyle? Do they live in the temple?

I have two tickets to the US Open Mixed Doubles games starting at 7PM this evening. Arthur Ashe stadium, reserved seats. Selling at cost. Please DM if interested.

Are there any big4 consultants here that got their niw approved recently? Have a few questions! Happy to DM

Came back from vacation in desh last month, now contemplating if we should go back or stay in US. Good ole, to be or not to be question 😔

Hello Fishes. I need recommendations for any app/ service that I can use in India for UPI payments that doesn’t require an Indian bank account

Any recommendations for a firm mattress? I’ve tried multiple types/ brands here but either they are not firm enough or lose their firmness in a few months.

Where can I get desi Bata flip flops in US? Unable to find on amazon