Anyone currently filling DS-160 for H1B?

Transferring H1B to Deloitte and currently BAL portal shows DOCS stage, does this mean BAL has submitted case to USCIS and waiting for receipt number?

H1b transfer packet sent to TX center today with premium processing. What’s the latest trend for such case’s approval timeframe or getting RFE?

Spreading positive message if anyone is looking for...my h1b extension was approved. This is an extension request with an approved i140. I140 approved in sept, case filed in premium and approved in 7 business days of filing

Are there chances of 2nd H1B lottery this year like last year (2020)?

Hi all,

My PERM is filed in October 2021 and H1B is maxing out in May (18) 2022. What are the options for me now? What are the positive chances? Please suggest if anyone would have any idea.

Hi Friends,

I resigned last week and now my organization is offering me onsite (which sounds fake). Can i ask them to initiate visa process and provide a formal offer letter with estimated start, end dates, CTC, visa processing time etc if they want me to stay? Thanks in advance.

Anyone has experience going to full time MBA after receiving I140? Currently an immigrant(H1B) with 5 yoe. A M7 MBA is always a goal for me because the mba experience, brand, network and career opportunities. But afraid that by the time I receive the green card(3 years later) full time mba might not make sense. Appreciate any insights and sharing of experience.

Guys., anyone interested in Sr Java Developer role in Melbourne Australia?

We sponsor 482 Visa for the candidate, and dependent visa for their spouse.

Requirements: 6+ Years into Java development ( AWS, Springboot , Micro services)

Just have to clear IELTS exam and a Technical interview.

Interested people can reach to Mr.Manjunath Kadirvelu@ +91 9916669661

Hello Fisher's,

I have 4 YOE. I am going to make my first switch in a week.

I have to decide between two offers - Visa inc and PayU

Tech stack is mostly Java in both companies

The Compensation offered is 26.5 LPA in both companies

Kindly share your thoughts and help me in deciding. I want to know from career growth perspective, WLB and benefits.

How is the TN Visa application process? Flying for the first time for work on Monday but need to apply for a TN that morning. How long does it take and how hard are you grilled? Anyone been declined before?

I am joing jp porgan in 3 months and getting married in 6 months

My husband is in Australia, will jp morgan give internal movement there if i get my visa

If my H1B gets approved while i’m on a project in a state other than my home office, do I have to leave the project?

401K questions on H1B, My employer contribute 8% of my salary no matter how much I contribute. I’m also not sure if I am able to stay in the US long term, should I contribute more voluntarily?

Have any Indians gotten visa stamping done in Canada or Mexico? How long did it take?

Are there any companies hiring right now that can sponsor a recent grad for an H-1B Visa who is currently in the OPT period? General business field.

What would be a good international travel destination on the way to India from US? w.r.t. relatively easy visa, travel/quarantine restrictions. Planning for a trip in February (fingers crossed)! TIA

For people whose immigration situation is not clear, is it better to invest is ordinary 401 K plan or Roth or none?

Should immigration policies be modernized to 2022 needs? I believe in legal immigration, but I also believe it should be made easier for the people who are only working and giving back to our society. They're already here, might as well help them out.

What are average annual increment in FAANG companies?

Dealing with post partum dep/anx. On my 5th day of Zoloft 50mg for the first time and the days are still really really hard. Is it the side effects? How long before I should feel somewhat better/normal? Really struggling today. Any insight into your experience would mean a lot.

Can an employee get anything if their employer offers no pay with FMLA?

I have a Microsoft onsite interview coming up for an SDE1/2 role. Any tips from current employees or people who took the interview before on how I can prepare for this? I have been doing top leetcode questions for the technical portion but I am not sure how hard the questions can be and how they pick their questions. Also not sure what kind of systems design high level questions/answers they're looking for.

Are there any US agencies that work on PlayStation?
I know they consolidated with Adam&Eve, but do they do the work for every market? Or just Europe?

I’m pretty sure colleagues at my firm are inflating their billable hours. Is this the norm? I suspect many of you will think this is obvious and/or that I’m naive but wtf? I find hitting 2200 is tough even with a good sized work load. Am I just expected to play the game? I don’t want to sound self-righteous but if most are lying just to make the requirement, then maybe the requirement should be lower.

How far in advance of taking vacation do you let partners know you’ll be out of office? Is one month before a week long vacation okay?

Looking for tips to make my objective standout.

Hi Fishes, needed some advice, in case of creating rent agreement with parents, can we have an agreement with only one of the parents if both the parents are co owner of the property.

How much time HCL takes to reply after 2nd technical round?

Hi Fishes,
I have been working as a salesforce dev in my current organisation for 1.5 years and it’s been more of configuration than customisation. So I have been looking for some good opportunities in other places . If you guys come across any please do share. Thank you !

Hi fishes,

Looking for gcp data engineer position.
YoE (gcp) -2.5+
Current company -TCS
Cctc-394200

Can anyone tell me how bad is wlb at sapient do they pressurize people and make them work for long hours?

When I was a kid and that song “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child came on, I always thought they were singing “cinnamon, cinnamon”. Nobody bothered to correct me and I only learned in university.

How is Rapido as a company for Senior Product Engineer position?

Do you think it is possible to have normal relations between India and Pakistan? In our lifetime?

What would this actually look like from an action and timeline perspective?

I received I485 transfer notice from USCIS via post . "In order to speed up processing....we transferred your case to...: National Benefits Center, MO". What does this mean. Is this good/bad?

As a person of Bangaldeshi origin, I am so glad we got free in 71. I see the different trajectories of the two countries and could not be more proud of my fellow Bangladeshi folks who focused on education, economic growth, independent policy and democracy as opposed to religious fanaticism, subservience to China and army rule / banana republic . The results in GDP growth, currency strength and rule of democratic law.

Kaduppa irukku kumaru!

Christians in Pakistan:

Creating this thread to shed some light on Pakistans Christian community.

Links to follow in comments.

Looking for a Desi friend in Toronto-Durham area. I’ve been around white people a lot lately, and I can’t take it anymore.

Please don’t be a Modi fan.

Here, I am holding on to some money for my parents in a savings account in India. They don’t exactly have the best relationship with money so I am doing this so that they don’t burn through everything in a month. Do I have to worry about taxes for this money? It’s their retirement savings.

Desi Fam,

This question is to home owners in America.

What are the major factors you have considered before buying home?
How much percentage you have put in as down payment.
Are you satisfied with your decision

Please share your opinions.

Just transferred to the US last week. Any idea how to best identify a GP I can go to? I'm in Atlanta if that helps

Anyone know the current duration for h1 extension ? Mine says case was received , and it's been about 50 days

Anyone here who understands the 401k options that we have at PwC and has some analysis on where and how much we should be putting in given our limited visa ?

Is anyone traveling to India this December? I see so many folks traveling and enjoying but not sure if it’s the right thing to do. I want to meet my parents but scared of getting them infected.

Loksabha opinion poll: BJP Vs Congress..who is your choice?

Have LCA rules changed significantly over the past one year making it unsustainable? Everything takes longer, back-dating of h1b based on limited period of sow, 2-3 amendments/person in backlog, etc

Gaana or Saavn?

Does anyone have any recent experience on having parents travel to US from India? We are expecting a baby in late Oct and my mom wants to visit us. What flight options should we look into? Is US forcing a mandatory quarantine? Other considerations? Any help would be great.

Any book recommendations to gift my cousin sister? She studied (masters) psychology and is a trained classical dancer.

Have 2 kids now and close to late 30s. I am diabetic but otherwise healthy. Looking for life insurance policies. I don't know where to start. What should be coverage and monthly premium i need to target. I don't trust agents as they will try to get me into something i don't understand and may get locked up. Any good resources online or companies that are recognized for providing coverage. What type of policies you guys have.

Folks, question on Canada PR. I got PPR today but I have travel plans in 2 weeks. Does anyone knows how long it takes for IRCC to return the passport?. Or can I request them to send the passport contd