Anyone who has traveled to India via a France layover? I have a 6 hour layover and worried if I require a transit visa. My flight is in a week and I’m not sure:
1. Whether it’s required
2. Whether 5 days are enough to get it

Any help from recent experiences really appreciated.

Anyone been to Bangalore? Recommendations on things to do?

What rates are you finding from lenders? I got quoted 15 yr 2.62 with 0 points from chase. How to find best rates ?

if my PERM is filed in 6th year and approved , i140 pending and h1b maxing out ..can i extend h1b to 7th year?

Any tips on affordable hotel, hostel or university housing for a short and last minute weekend trip in Toronto?

Thanks

In order to pass provisions of next week's immigration bill please call your state's senators and ask them to supports bill clauses on DALCA And greeen card backlog

Any success stories with EB5? Who did you use? How were the investment terms? Been on H1b 9 years now and no end in sight with eb2 wait. Concerned with risk of outright fraud not 500k investment amnt.

How did you ask for green card upon receiving H1B? I am a H1B holder thinking about asking my employer to sponsor my green card (same employer who sponsored my H1B). Curious to hear how others with similar experience have managed such conversations!

Best credit cards for points redemption? Currently have delta platinum Amex and flying delta weekly.

Deloitte onboarding E-mail says , it background verification is not complete by target start date , they can postpone the date last minute.
I have 14th march as a start date and I don’t know my background verification status.
I emailed BIONBoarding but no response.
How am I supposed to give notice to my current employer without knowing BGC status ?
Please advise if someone faced this situation.
(P.S. I don’t have any record, just being cautious because I am on H1B/work visa)

Can the H1-B extension be filed when I am not physically in the US ? I am currently impacted by the travel ban and not sure if I will be able to travel to the US before the current visa/petition expiry.

Anyone know of any hotel chains that have properties on either Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard?

Best way to get to Australia (SYD/MEL) on points? Looking to go business from either IAD or JFK.

Best Marriott/SPG property for a couple’s stay in Amsterdam? End of December - want to be reasonably close to city center but not break the points bank (<~50k a night ideally )

Best fall vacation destinations on a biglaw budget?

I’m totally empathetic to people that miss offices and traveling. I understand your reasons why, I truly do.

For me personally, after non-stop weekly travel for 4 straight years, not traveling has made me realize how much I enjoy being home. Spending time with family, sleeping in your own bed, consistent exercise schedule, etc.

I for one hope consulting becomes more of a hybrid travel model (i.e. travel 1-2x per month or as needed). Else it won’t be for me.

Anyways, just some thoughts.

I have H1B visa from previous company. Does anybody know the process to transfer it to PwC?

PS - Just wanted to be prepared for travel if any opportunity comes. I know it is long shot as travel is restricted.

JP Morgan Chase & Co. Investigations @ when offer an internship or actual employment be sure to not lie about your work experience or internships, they really go deep and if they find any issues they will fail you and you won’t ever be able to work for JPMC ever! So be honest, a humble advice for all :)

How much do you actually work per day. For me it is an avg of 3-4 hours

Hi fishes aand sharks,

If we are not happy with the hike percentage in appraisal. Can we ask more in the meeting with the PM? Wil they consider this request?

@kpmgindia @riskadvisory #frm

Till wht year of experience companies hire for Senior software engineering and from which year they start hiring for Team Lead positions(approx).Is there any fixed distinction?

Lol damn sooooon

Hello! Looking to relocate to Phoenix, any thoughts on budget for a 2 bed/1-2bath? Within commuting distance to Tempe, in unit w/d! Also any areas to look at?

What’s the work-life balance at Strategy& and EY-Parthenon in the London offices? At the moment I’m averaging around 50-55 hours at my boutique - higher or lower?

Taking L1 on December 5 (if it’s not cancelled before then). I’m extremely nervous & do not feel ready at all. Any advice on how to make the most of this last month?

What is the best and cheapest courier service to send an parcel from us to India. I want to send some medicines and pain killer creams to my mom who lives in country side of up,India. Does custom blocks pain killer creams ?

How is SAP at capgemini ?

What is the best advice you would give to a junior account manager?

Atlanta 🐠, looking to visit it in the next 2-3 (for couple days) weeks and got two kids 2-8 yo. What things for kids we can do there or you’d recommend? Is there a waterbody (lake) we can spend sometime around? TIA

Anyone want to sell me their CFE books ?

Downloaded the “Days” app. No frills, no extras. Just a number staring you in the face. I’ve made it almost habitual to open and check... even multiple times a day when I know the day counter hasn’t changed, but it’s helping and encouraging. Each day is a sense of accomplishment and a win over the pull of my own thoughts. Forcing my willpower into further restraint. 10 days strong so far.

Throwing a party for nyc fish bowlers at solas, happening now, come through, Salsa Vibes dj at 10

Constantly thinking why I chose US to study and have worked here for several years. Visa is such an issue for long term career move. Might have choose Canada or Australia...

Any one working @Visa Inc, How is the work life balance at banglore? I got an offer with corporate information technology team. Please share your inputs so I can decide if I can accept the offer

Buddy , how to apply for h1b from india is it possible i heard some consultancy does that

Starting with USI in Gurgaon today. Fraaands, anyone?

A few slow movies I have loved- 7 years in Tibet, the last samurai, the blue umbrella…any suggestions for more?

Just curious- how many 🐠 on this bowl are on OPT/ h1b (H) and how many have GC/citizenship (C)?

Anyone working/has worked remotely outside the US during covid? What are the legal/tax/IT implications to be aware of? I’ve been in India for a few weeks and wondering how long I can continue working from here.

What does “bhakt” mean?

Any fishes here who are Indian citizens and applied for OCI card for foreign (US) citizen spouse recently? Can i message you to clarify a few questions?

Desi Fam,

Does anyone use Indian sim outside of India for otp and authentication purpose ?

If yes, which service provider and plan is the best ?

TIA

Please recommend a desi mental health counselor, preferably in the Boston area. Have been to non desi counselors and they don't seem to understand the nuances of desi culture.

Will you be willing to opt for wedding gift registry (i.e. sharing a list of gifts that you want for your wedding with the guests) for an Indian wedding? I know it’s common in US but not in India.

Anyone here tried an at home IPL hair removal device that worked for brown skin? I have medium-dark brown skin and black hair.. would love to find a brand that will work well on my skin.

Wife wants to get back to workforce as a .NET dev after a 6 years of gap. She is Microsoft certified and have 3 years exp. Any good portals to start beyond indeed and monster?

Rejected by google. Very depressed as was hoping to escape big4 consulting esp with all these h1b crap going on. Unsure of next move- hate going again on the interview treadmill which is depressing

Trying to start cooking more Indian food. Do you think store-bought rotis are healthy? Don’t want to reverse my effort of cooking at home with eating unhealthy rotis

Guys can we apply for TSA Pre?

What are the best dating apps back home in India? In places like Bangalore.

I am going to India for a month. May have to change my return date. Any suggestion on what insurance/other option to reduce the ticket update cost impact.

My parents are coming to US for 5 months. Any recommendations for health insurance ?

Desi fam, how much did you spend on your wedding ring?

Planning on telling my parents about my white boyfriend this weekend…. Any tips or words or motivational words please