Anyone have the material for CELPIP test and willing to share sources/material?

Nowadays, most of the service based companies are toughening their interviews and even after we clear the company level interview, we are being challenged with both the internal project interviews and client interviews.
This is being a red tape against getting a fair work opportunity.
Why are the orgs moving towards such hard selection process nowadays ?
Why aren't they lenient towards providing an work environment, that offers the opportunity for gradual progression of the learning curve ?

I have done Microsoft certifications recently ,
And I wished to encash the exam fee . Is it possible in TCS as it cost me around 6000 .

I currently max out my 401k, is it worth reducing my 401k contributions to save aggressively for a 20% down payment. My lease ends in July so would consider buying around that time frame. Or is it better to keep maxing 401k and just put less down and pay the PMI?

Hi All,

I would like to know the process of PF withdrawal in CTS, please help.

I planning on giving notice to my mentor and boss, who I’ve worked with for years. We’ve basically become close friends but I need to get out of litigation for my mental health and family. Also, my current pay is way under market. She’s probably going to take this personally. How do I let her down gently? Is 3 weeks notice too much?

I joined one of the big4 in September, the project they have alloted me is not the same that they have told at the time of joining.
I am expecting an offer from other company, i am not sure about how it is going to affect my cv and profile.
Please suggest, should i stick with my current company or look forward to different offer.

Any tips for dealing with stress related to feeling like I am not working late enough? I feel I'm often receiving rather ambiguous deadlines (i.e., let's have the report done by next Friday) and not ultimately sure if I am on track or not.

Is this something that becomes easier with more deals?

Hello. My district is currently remote (virtual) and I am teaching a chemical reactions unit. Usually, this is a hands on unit. I cannot do hands-on labs for equity reasons. My district does not have subscriptions to any science lab simulation sites at the middle school level. We use the NGSS. We are standards based grading and I can only grade the stand MS-PS1-2. Anyone have suggestions on free simulations I can use? I teach synchronously to my students 2 classes (2 hours total ) each week.

Senior producer with over 12 years of experience, thinking about going freelance for the first time in my career. Have worked in DC/NYC/CHI/ATL markets. What is the going day rate? Is $900 acceptable? Too low? Too high?

Can we compile a list of companies which provide sponsorship jobs from India.
Lets add name of companies along with country in this thread

Those of you who work in Midtown and live in Brooklyn -- how do you find the commute? My firm is inching closer to return to office 3 days per week. Considering moving from downtown Manhattan to Brooklyn (Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Cobble Hill etc) for more space but have never done more than a 20 minute commute before.

Hey, visiting Austin from the north and think I wanna move here. Looking for a house . Single family 3 bd + and 2ba + . Wondering what good affordable neighborhoods to look in! Ideas and housing advice are more than welcome !!

I’m planning to move to LA as soon as I land a job and it’s safe to do so. Does not having an LA address on the applications hurt?

UX Designer - 5+ Years

What Salary i can expect as 5+ years experience in UX / Product Design. Currently I'm having 16LPA In hand Salary What's the average salary you guy's are getting in hand?

please mention
Experience - Salary - Location (Remote / Location)

Leaving the US after 3 tries of H1B lottery. I’m on OPT STEM, what should I NOT forget before I leave the country? Thanks!!

Hi,
I graduated last year and was working with my university until last month. I extended my STEM OPT with my university before July 5th (first year OPT expiry). I got a new opportunity right after submitting my application & I notified my change in employer (submitted updated I-20 & I-983).
Last Friday, I got another opportunity that is way better than the current one and I don't want to miss. My STEM OPT application is still under review. Would it be okay if I change my employer again. Thanks!

Is it common for a form to not let you see the RFE they are filing on your behalf?

(LONG POST) On a contract job currently (work in healthcare consulting). Interviewed with a startup consulting firm in Jun’18. Loved what they were doing. Found we were a great fit. Got offer (contd)

If you leave the US because of failed H1B attempt with a L1 visa, how hard is it to move companies under the latter? If you decide to leave your employer, what is the process like to keep the visa?

Any fishes here who have migrated from USA and can share their stories? There are several threads on people considering leaving but will be very helpful to learn from someone who actually did.

How do you deal with 401k in the US? Can you withdraw without penalty?

Hardly any post here has a reply.. maybe the reason we are having visa issues is we are selfish and don’t want to help each other aka karma

I got laid off. Unfortunately I’m outside USA on H1 visa expiring 2024. Can I still enter USA with valid visa but unemployed? Do they check if my employment is current or only check visa to let me in? Please help as I’m with a baby.

H1b season is 3 days away and no response from law firm. Is anyone facing issues with a brand new h1b ? Opt case

Just got my RFE denied today. What the hell do I do to prep for leaving? Any good resources or checklists?

On EAD. Anyone made the move to Canada, Europe, etc coz of the all immigration issues - H1B, DACA, etc. seriously thinking hard. limited options and so stressful to deal with.

Most likely Toronto, Canada. Anyone else thinking CAN?

Didn’t H1B 2nd time, have another chance. Bachelor’s degree and would like to go to law school. Should I do secondment and come back on L1A or leave in a year? Would like to be a partner one day.

If you had an option to choose between Australia and Canada, which one would you prefer to immigrate to and why?

Hi fish! Anyone who moved to London for consulting from us? Anyone willing to share experience and answer questions?

Anybody who temporarily relocated to Canada to renew their visa? How long did you have to wait there before coming back?

Anyone considering a move to London/UK?

Anyone get approved for the H1B yet this year?

Has anyone who had to move out of the US because no luck in lottery successfully got the Canadian PR? Can you share your experience? Is it worth it? And what are your plans moving forward?