Any Indians here have intel on whether consulates in India are stamping H1b renewals? Now that the travel ban has been lifted starting Nov, wondering whether it’s safe to travel back home, renew my expired stamp, and come back to the US

Hilton 🐠 - what are your favorite properties to redeem points? What’s the best deal you’ve seen? Can be anywhere in the world. Interested in Waldorfs or Conrads that I can’t afford to pay in cash.

Hello there, I will be starting a masters in global management with a focus in trade and investment. I’m located in the southwest, and I’m looking to enter something centered around US-Latin American trade/development. I am looking for an internship. I have applied at the world bank, haapag lloyd, international trade administration, and the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Any ideas or tips?

Travelling to NYC in November for the first time and there's a reasonably priced airbnb in Central Harlem. Is that a safe area for 4 females to roam around late at night? I also read on Reddit that short term rentals in NYC are illegal...? Is that true? Should I avoid Airbnbs?

When traveling for business how do you find while eating out alone enjoyable or the food doesn't taste as good as being surrounded by friends and family?

Anyone looking to get in at BDO?
Separately, anyone in the southwest or looking to get to the southwest?

Any Marriott/Hyatt recommendations for Mexico City? First time there as a tourist and want a nice, convenient hotel for food + sight seeing. TIA!

I am sick of seeing these SPG Marriott posts!! Can we talk about something else for a change?

Planning on staying in Japan in November for a week! Any recommendations on where to stay / things to do? Also, got some SPG points (<100k) I want to use!

ATL airport a chaos this morning... Regular check point an hour long to clear..

What is the saving potential for a H1B on-site offer with ctc around 75k USD per annum

Hey there! Any one who is with Deloitte working on H1B and do not have already approved I 140 from previous employer and PERM process to start this or next year. Would you like to connect? Please DM me.

I am in US and traveling to canada for a week with my family(have babies). Do I need to buy medical or/and driver’s insurance? TIA

Hi All - Just wanted to have a sense check if it is easy for an experienced individual to find a job in UK on dependent Visa ?? Based on this I would be taking a call to resign from existing firm.

I have 4.5 years of experience post MBA - 3 years with an MNC bank in India and 1.5 years in Consulting

Hi. So I'm about to begin employment with United HealthGroup. It will be for Medicare recipients. I have some years experience with Medicaid. Any advice? I know, at first, it'll be working on the phones. Any thoughts also on how to get off the phones or how to move into other positions? Thank you.

Anyone here from IQVIA that have had their green card sponsorship done here? What was your timeline like?

Hilton head or Myrtle Beach for a family of four (2 kids). Is Hilton head worth the premium? We plan on staying there for a month and just wanna be close to a beach. Safety is important.

Anyone at @EY transferred h1b visa? How long did it take? JD will change from the previous employer.

Can anyone recommend a carrier that will write beyond the age of 85? Thank you !

Does Cutiustech provides permanent work from home in case of situations like pregnancy?

Best website or realtor o company or way to find and buy a condo in NYC(Queens, Bronx or Manhattan), 2-3 bedroom.

Hi fishes , I want to know in which month of the year , Cognizant will give yearly increment.

How is the medical insurance policy at HCL Technologies?

How to switch to tech from non tech?
Is it worth it?

What is the Expected Salary for 12 yoe Java aws developer?

Hi Fishes,

Most important question:

1. I was on bench in my company since April 2022, So since may I was started looking for the opportunities for better pay but didn't got any offer still attending interviews.
2. In June 2022 i got know that I will have to work on 2 client's project which will be 50% 50% allocation on both sides.
3. I will be getting offer soon from one of the MNC, In that case what should I do?? Should I resign or go ahead with 2 client's project in my organization??

Has anyone had success claiming for unemployment benefits while on H1B? For data point, I’m in NY and I received a request for documents showing work authorization and sent back EAD, SSN, copy of H1B stamp and I797. Case is still processing.

Does anyone have any suggestions on small side gigs or other ways to make some quick cash for the holidays?

Be honest, do you ghost? It's such a norm now, I don't even feel bad when I do it.

How many PTO/Vacation days do you usually take off a year if your employer offers unlimited PTO/Vacation days?

I just started a new job and this is the first time I’ve ran into this. It sounds nice but at the same time I hate the lack of direction. Help!

Spending a weekend with my fiancé’s family out of town and quite literally my future FIL burps out loud 10x a day with no shame and his mom is a narcissistic monster in law just have no clue how these bizarre ppl created such a lovely person in my fiancé. Don’t need advice, just want to bitch. Can anyone relate??

Are there life science firms that allow fully remote work? Is there any disadvantage of being remote?

How many project rejection are normal in nagarro. I have been mapped with different stack due to which have been rejected twice for proposed projects.

When should you stop following up after a great interview? Was told I was too pricey for one market, so they asked me if I would consider another in the future. I said yes, and now it’s been a week.

Been looking into McKinsey Design. Can anyone refer here? Thank you 😊

Anyone at @EY transferred h1b visa? How long did it take? JD will change from the previous employer.

Hey, I am planning to visit India for H1B Visa stamp. I am yet to pay fee for booking the Interview slot.
Anyone who is able to see the slots available can you please share of dates are available in early May for any consulates in India?

Thanks in advance!

Finally some good news - USCIS furlough cancelled!

Hello has anyone heard anything about the official date of lifting the travel ban from India?

Fishes, Facebook reached out for a interview. I am on h1-b and wanted to understand if they are sponsoring GC amidst everything that is going on with the company? Thinking if I should even try.

does having an eviction impacts your GC aplication via employer?

I485 Case Status says “New Card is being produced”!! Thank you all for the helpful discussion fishes. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Details below

EB1C India
I140 Filed and PD: March 2021
RD: May 2021
I1485 Transferred MSC—> SRC: May 2021
Fingerprint: Sep 2021
EAD and AP approved: Dec 2021
I140 Approved: Jul 10, 2022
I1485 Transferred Back SRC—> MSC: Jul 21, 2022
New Card Being produced: Aug 13, 2022

Q: Should I expect any other status changes or is this it? Also, how soon can I expect the GC in mail?

Guys urgent question - can I open a Vanguard brokerage account as a H1B visa holder ? I have been here for a couple of years now at least. Are there any other restrictions ?

What to do if you haven’t heard from the embassy for 75 days. They have my passport. I came in for my H1B interview, VO told me it’s approved and I shall have my passport in 5 days. It’s in AP cont.

EY will be starting my Perm process. I wanted to at what stage of the process can change my work location and not impact the application process

Has USCIS started premium processing for EB1-C yet? And if so, anyone have experience asking their companies to file that for them?

How common is it for employers to pay for the cost of applying for a family based GC (an an AOS)? I understand it happens fairly frequently but would love to hear experiences!

Is there any accounting/audit firm in Australia hiring expat resources now for deployment next year or they are still on lockdown?

We submitted DS160 for H4 Dropbox few months ago, since then unable to find appointments. Meanwhile, primary applicant’s I797 new extension approved. How do we use this I797 for H4 Dropbox? During doc submission can we just give new I797?

I currently have my EAD based on my OPT with an addition 2 year renewal. I have also submitted a marriage based GC application in Nov 2021, did my biometrics currently waiting on my interview. I have an offer from a tech company and want to leave my current employer. I am worried if I tell my upcoming employer about being currently on OPT they will freak out and take back their offer even doh I can work and don’t need their sponsorship.

Do I have to tell ? Has anyone experience this before?

I am a South African and really want to work in Canada or in Europe. Any advice?

Anyone have experience in bringing over a blood relatives children as a dependent into usa? If so, which visa ? And what’s the process to follow

My kid was born outside of us, and will be on h4 visa upon return to the us. What insurance plan should I get for him, 2yr old, thanks

Has anyone requested for an experience letter from Deloitte for Canada PR? The automated letter doesn’t provide job responsibilities. I requested an exception and they want to know the reason for it.

Anyone think the PERM processing time will fasten? I’d imagine with Covid there would have been less filing...