Global immigration

What will be the consequences for the following on the I-140 or PERM process? Currently I-140 has been filed, waiting for the response.
1. Move to a different location, but same company
Or
2. Change the… more

Any Canadian here who applied for a job in US( not through referral) only via Linkedin or any other job board and moved on a TN visa.

Folks who immigrated via spousal sponsorship, questions for you:

A) There is no progress button on uscis portal for I-485. Will it automatically get updated when a decision is reached on my i-130

B) there's one… more

How long is emplyment based i485 related ead taking these days? Running up against 4 months (3 months since fingerprints) and still waiting.

I am on H1B and was part of the EY layoffs in June 2023 but managed to find a new role within the grace period. I am now filling my DS-160 and wondering how should I answer the question “Has your US visa ever bee… more

Can anyone share their experience of an I-485 adjustment of status interview? I got my notice yesterday. Thanks in advance.

How to answer will you now or future need sponsorship?
Technically for OPT and STEM Extension(need e-verify for this though) you don’t need sponsorship. #workvisa #h1b #opt

How long does it take for the labor market test at EY?

What is the best place to get an eb3 unskilled gc sponsored?

How big of a risk is it if I work from a different state other than my work location? I am on H1B and my employer has filed amendment petition and they are okay if I work remotely from a different sta… more

Applied for a marriage based green card around April of this year. My spouse is also a greencard holder. I have an Indian citizenship. Does anyone know the usual timeline to get green card or at least… more

November 22 - PERM. Any approvals yet??

Has anyone applied for an Australian tourist visa recently from the US? How much time did it take to get approved? I’m not a US citizen.

I am EB3 ROW, PD is 9/2022 (not current). I’m filing my I-485 soon. H1B expires in 9/2025. I visit oversees family often, so hoping to avoid any travel restrictions. I’m hoping my H1B will hold me ove… more

Just tried to make an appointment at the US consulate for my H-1B visa. After I paid the fees, the system told me that apparently, I have chosen the mail-in option. I don’t even recall having chosen that on… more

Anyone who moved from Canada to US, what did you do with your RPP contributions? Just leave it like that, transfer to RRSP or something else?

Is there a telegram or discord group where members regularly update their PERM approval dates? If someone knows of such a group, can I get a link/invite please?

Is it true that PwC files PR for employees with L1A visa after a year of working with them?

Hello sir

Best H1B stamping location for Indian citizen?

Has any Indian citizen on H1B renewed their global entry? Do you need to the do the verification from India all over again upon approval?

How many other types of working visas are there besides H1B and L1?

OPEN FORUM: How long did it take you to get your i-140 approve from application of prevailing wage to PERM submission and i-140 application? Can I kindly ask from your personal experience? Appreciate … more

I am on H1B. I have 1.5 years left and PERM process not started. My company said they’ll start in ~3 months. Would I be okay timeline wise to have the PERM process 365 days before my H1B expires?

Hi all, my OPT got approved on Sept 11 (got an email and a letter in the mail stating that EAD card will arrive separately) BUT STILL NOTHING. Is it normal that it’s taking this long to arrive? I thou… more

Seeing a lot of insta stories about Amazon kdp and Digital marketing with Canva. Has anyone tried this and does it really bring in more income and Is this something you can do on a work visa on the si… more

Does anyone have problem accessing US travel docs portal? It automatically logs me out while logging in

Companies still doing PERM processing / sponsoring for green card from day 1 / within 3-5 months? Have 1.5 years left on the H1B and looking for my next role. Thank you!

I’m on L1A with EB1C approved recently(PD 04/24/23) but my L1A 7 year max out is in jan 2024. Cannot file AOS/I485 as EB1 is backlogged for India. My spouse has h1b with I-140 approval , can I do chan… more

What's the A-number for those who are on non-immigrant visas? I heard it's a 7,8 or 9 digit number and has an A infront of it, but where do you even find it?

Hi, I am currently a junior finance analyst from South Africa. I am trying to further my career and looking to relocate to Spain. Does anyone know good recruitment agencies that can help as I would also be lookin… more

With the recent EB1 retrogression: for people on EB1C who haven't been able to file i485, do the same limitations apply as employer sponsored eb2? are we tied to our employer and our location unti… more

EB1 - PD of 2021 with 1140 and EAD approved (India).. 1485 pending for >180 days.. Planning to move, from consulting to a product role.. 1485J
conditions don't seem totally transparent (seems li… more

What are the chances of consequences of the misrepresentation of information in Canadian visitor visa application? Agent answered "no" to the question if ever applied visa or visa rejected. … more

Currently on the 60 day h1b grace period. Assume, I apply for switching to F1, and it’s in pending status. What happens if I find another job sponsoring H1B 1. before grace period ends 2. After it end… more

Need advice.
My perm got approved and now I have to file for I140. Should i file premium? What kind of rfe people generally get? .
I discontinued my cpt on h1 approval because it was 2020 and it was cra… more

Anyone unable to login into US travel docs portal?

Anyone ever tried to go the J visa route?