Can i come back to US after a 2-4 years gap outside? I’ll leaving to take care of parents in India but want to come back. Have had H1B for >6 years with i140 approved. Will I need to re-enter lottery?

On day 12 out of 5 for priority visa application - anybody else facing a delay as well?

Starting a new job as an immigration attorney with 4 years of experience at nonprofits doing USCIS filings under my belt but I’m making $75k at a firm with 3 partners, another associate, and about a dozen support staff. I can’t tell if I’m being paid enough but they are covering my health insurance premium, bar dues, CLEs, and AILA dues. Am I being paranoid?

I’m looking for a new job ACD / CD level in Tokyo but I’m open to roles in other markets as well. I have a Japanese work visa.
Thank you!

Are h1bs getting stamped now? I have an approved h1b but it isn’t stamped yet. I m not in the us right now

Anyone heard of a successful H1B visa transfer to another company during the pandemic?

US immigration related question: My wife’s prior employer filed in EB2 and she got a i140, but later the employer revoked it after she moved to a new company. The new company started the process all over again and she got her i140 approved, but we realized they filed it in EB3!! Her priority date is current in EB2. Has anyone been in this situation? She was really hoping to file for i485. Is there anyway this can be remediated?

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.

Hey all - How long is it taking to get H1B visa stamped in India after dropbox appt?

Thoughts on Uber Visa? 4% dining, 3% hotel, 2% online, 0 annual fee, seems sweet for an everyday card

Do prior year H1B visa applications ever overlap into the next year, that’s is, is it possible that some rfes won’t be closed come April 1 2019?

I have a client (employer) that wishes to hire a worker that is currently in an H2B visa. Two questions: 1. Do I use the same 9142B to apply for the change of employer, and 2) because it is a change and extension (he is on year 2) it won’t count against the quota?

I am an senior associate at a small (8-10 attorneys) immigration firm in NYC. My base is 110k and I get 30% for the cases and clients I bring in. My revenue was 370k last year and I did 250k till April this year.

My issue is, I have so much firm's work that I have hard time to work on my cases/clients. It feels like my cases are supposed to be done after hours (like after 6 pm). My work hours are crazy. I feel this is unfair and since my firm's taking 70% of my sales. Should I ask for a raise?

I have an interview with Fragomen and a boutique law firm as an immigration Paralegal. Can anyone give me some insight on what the culture at Fragomen is like? Would you take corporate over boutique?

I am asked to apply for visa for poland, I have a spouse and kid as dependents. On VFS website, visa slots are different for national visa and dependents..so will i have to book visa slot separately for my dependents or can i take my dependents on my visa date.

Hi fishes,

Does anyone know how long you have to wait post biometrics inorder to get the passport letter or even the visa? It's for Canada work visa.

What is average business immigration compensation in Austin? (Salary, bonus, profit share)

Did anyone get an update on their H1B registration from BAL? I got an email on March 11 saying that my account was opened on cobalt but nothing else since then!

Looking for a referral at top US consulting firms that do sponsor H1b visa transfer. I am based in LA but open to any locations in the US. I have over 10 years of consulting experience. Thank u for your time and help!

Hi fellow 🐠
I’m a designer with over 10 years or experience at an agency and can’t tell where I stand work wise. Maybe it’s my midlife crisis lol. MAybe I’m aging to quick for my own good in this industry (43 here) but I’d appreciate if anyone would chime in on my work (which I can send via DM) My main reason for getting feedback is that I am having trouble getting job offers besides getting feedback that the work is excellent and sharp and all. (I do have a visa sponsorship hurdle) TIA!

Anyone here switched jobs after I-485 approval (and before getting your green card)? What was your experience?

Hi Fishes,

One of the company is asking me to sign a bond that I will definitely join them and if I don't then I have to pay the penalty because they are going out of their way to get approval on my asked CTC. Can you please guide? I am hearing about this for the very first time.

What does SME stand for in the context of roles? (The only SME ik is small and medium enterprises which doesn’t seem to make sense in EY’s context) I’ve seen it used multiple times and still no idea what it means

Is Datametica a product based company or service based company?

Koi to reply kar do yaar!

Hello Fishes, Need some inputs here, I was interviewed by TCS and cleared the technical round & uploaded documents in Ibegin portal. But salary negotiations didn't went well and they didn't release the offer letter. Again after 2weeks I was interviewed by TCS & cleared the technical round, but this time after uploading the documents they came back to me & said they couldn't process my profile, As different BU has already started my process & kept on hold. What do I do now? Shoul i apply again

In NYC for the first time for a few client meetings. Any must see / must do while I’m here?

Hi new teachers! I’m monica and I am finishing 12 years as a high school teacher and five as a mentor. I would love to support you in any way! Ask questions, send me a dm, network with me. ☺️

If you are given a cold lead to a company’s IT director in order to sell a specific software, how would you reach out to them?

It’s been one of the most toxic bowls lately. Please chill out and stop propagating political propagandas (or truth as some may call it). 😂

I currently make 78k at Lockheed but I’m not doing what I’d like to be doing and i felt stuck and after many conversations with my manager and no solution in sight, I started applying elsewhere. I just recently got an offer from a smaller AI company for 95k that I plan to accept. I’m happy to make the jump, I just don’t know how my manager/coworkers will react when I tell them I’m leaving.

Where do you live/work & would you recommend it to a 20-something new pa!?Salary, benefits, lifestyle, etc.

Hello all,

I am java Fsd developer with total experience of 3.5 years. I am currently serving notice period and looking for job change.

EY USA is vaccine a requirement? Another words: is remote work permitted?

Hey guys,
I am new to this platform, need likes to start dming and connecting.

Turnover in analytics and research groups seem common but lately it has seemed higher than normal. Anyone else experiencing this at their agency?

Hi All, I have an offer from PWC AC Bangalore for Senior Associate - Advisory. Can you please let me know if the WFH will continue for sometime like 1-2 years or will it end before that? What about the WLB as I have heard that one has to put 12-14 hours frequently. As hr told me that shift will be from 9 to 6 with occasional late night calls..so is it only occasional?..I was interviewed for AWS data engineer position...so projects are there for it or people are on bench..kindly share any info.

What are the financial ramifications of filing form I-864 for a relative?

So many H1B petitions got rejected this year. I just got my rejected for ‘non-specialty occupation’ reasons. Shall I ask the firm to appeal the petition? Any other suggestions? Very frustrated

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?

Had a H1b transfer approved until 2023 for a job at a new firm, but I’ve been on a h1b since 2014 (with an approved I-140 from 2017 at my current firm). I thought h1bs are only good for 6 years? Anyone know if this is going to be an issue going forward?

Does anyone know how to get an emergency visitor visa from the San Francisco Indian consulate? My father in law is in a serious condition in India and my brother in law who is a US citizen needs an Indian visa immediately to travel to India.

Should we be expecting another EO on OPT/STEM OPT?

Just received my I140 (Indian EB2). What happens if I lost my job after 180 days? Can I transfer to H4 (my SO on H1), and later file for a H1 using my I140 with a new employer? What is if i go back to india? Can i apply for my H1 anytime (without going through lottery) and move back to US? I am trying to understand how safe is having I140?

Separately EY fishes, do you know if EY withdraws the I140 if you leave the firm before 180 days?

TIA

Is it currently possible to travel domestically within the US with only the EAD card (i.e. no passport)?

I will be soon applying for marriage based green card. Any recommendation on law firms that I can use? I am based out in New Jersey. Also, found some website that will prepare paper work. Would you recommend such websites?

Anyone re entered the US using Automatic Revalidation lately?

What's the opinion here on B.A.L? Are they just another cookie-cutter RFE response firm?

Company is filing 140 & 485 together and we wish to mail the whole package before 2/24 to avoid form change but have not received the company’s signature on the PERM yet. Can we mail that later?

How do you fathom this wfh thing will affect the OPT application timeline for incoming consultants.

Are h1bs getting stamped now? I have an approved h1b but it isn’t stamped yet. I m not in the us right now

Trying to add a friend to this bowl but she gets an error: You do not have permission to view this bowl. Any tips?

Posting below q on her behalf.
"I'm EB2 ROW. My company filed my I-485 mid September 2021. It's in the Nebraska center. Can I reasonably excpect approval by April 2022?
I've been reading about Nebraska cases being transferred to other centers-what impact does this have to timelines?"

US immigration related question: My wife’s prior employer filed in EB2 and she got a i140, but later the employer revoked it after she moved to a new company. The new company started the process all over again and she got her i140 approved, but we realized they filed it in EB3!! Her priority date is current in EB2. Has anyone been in this situation? She was really hoping to file for i485. Is there anyway this can be remediated?

How much time does it take to get i-140 approved under Regular processing? Firm saying no for applying under premium processing. Giving me an option to self-pay premium processing fee if I want $1410

Do prior year H1B visa applications ever overlap into the next year, that’s is, is it possible that some rfes won’t be closed come April 1 2019?

Hey guys- a specific ask. I am in the 240 days period where my extension is in progress, while my i94 date has expired. If I leave the country, wait for my extension to get adjudicated, then am I eligible for US salary?