Does anyone know if EY has downgraded their filing from EB2 to EB3, especially for people from India given the dates movement?
I am anticipating to move EY based on above response and immigration teams response in my case. Please do let me know. Thanks!

What is the salary range for Deloitte SM in other firms? Do you consider strong delivery and team management bigger strengths? Does h2b visa matter in that case?

Does H1B transfer in India need stamping again? Please let me know

ACN 🐠- Has anyone been able to transfer from Big 4 or any other firm to ACN and got them to transfer H1B? I have an approved I140 if that helps.

Worked for 10.5yrs in Infy Package is 11L and now I have an offer from Enquero(Genpact) for 20L and as a counteroffer from Infy:- 40% hike + Canada visa or 70% hike

Please suggest which will be better for the long term for Testing(Automation/Manual)

PS: I have not considered a Canada visa

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

I came to US on an L1b in 2018 and switched to H1b in 2021 Oct. Current 797/visa expiry is stated as July 2023, by which I would have spent 1.5 years on H1b visa (and 3.5 years on L1b before that). During h1b extension , will I get another 4.5 years of extension? How does extension work when u switch visas?

How transparent is your firm about your H1B application? Do you get your application receipt number? I’ve worked really hard to get this job and made a lot of life changing decisions and worried about losing all this just because my application isn’t picked in lottery🥺🙁.

Anyone on board the H1B 2023 train? How long does BAL take to update the status if picked?

Has H1b premium processing resumed for new applications? Wasn't today supposed to be the day to resume pp for applications after March (I believe)?

Hi Fisher ,
Can anyone guide me or provide the link for how to get job visa for UK or Europe from India, as I am getting job opportunities in UK but they are asking work visa for UK as the company where I am applying are not eager to sponsor my visa?

Anyone have trouble getting in contact with Deloitte’s immigration team? They never seem to respond over email. Is there another way to reach them?

Tax question: my SM changed my hours with a location I never worked at, from 2020. When I asked for a change, he is hesitant since it’s a long process. Would it cause any issue on visa if I filed a tax to a state I never worked in?

Heard second lottery results are coming out? Anyone heard from D immigration team? I know they are super slow

Can anyone recommend a good immigration lawyer based in Australia? Would like to move and wondering if I have a shot at a PR visa

About to file 485 in 3 months, is it worth it to do H1b stamping now or just wait??

I had to leave the US before my lease ended due to visa reasons and subleased the apartment. I will be returning to the US on L1A shortly after the sublease ends (but before the term of the lease expires), could that jeopardize my return on L1A?

Hi Fishes,

Could you please help me with with below scenario :
My YOE is 4.3 and ctc is 13 lpa. I am currently nominated for H1B 2023 and my petition is pending with USCIS for approval after lottery. I have heard H1B process could take months to complete. Should I waiting for the H1B or make a swtich? Is it worth waiting for H1B and how much saving one can make per month if traveling to US?

Kindly share your thoughts

IBM Infosys Wipro Amazon TCS Cognizant
Capegemini Accenture PwC KPMG EY

Is there a need for freelance community managers?

I want to support our medical assistants- they do so much to help us! How do you make sure they feel our appreciation?

TIAA's post exit process seems pathetic. Waiting since month for exit letter

Social distancing into summer? It will probably be helpful, but I don't think people will abide by it

Hello,

I got selected for S&P platts, can someone please give review about that?

Digital killed the advertising business.
Agree or Disagree?

Can anyone please let me know, is tcs banglore, start wfh or they are resuming offices?

Bonvoy-ers: anyone else get assigned a new ambassador today?

Because of this sub, every time I see a dog now, I subconsciously think the owner is going to ask me for a referral.

Hi, Anyone got update on renegotiation with IBM?

I have already completed my LWD on friday and mh joining date is on 8th June. gave my PDM in IBM on Thursday. Aa i am an immediate joiner, will IBM send my letter with in 1 week?

Traveling to Portugal - the embassy's website says that NAAT tests are accepted - does that mean even rapid NAAT tests are accepted?

What is work-life balance like in big tech legal? I’m currently in house at a large multinational; I like my job and I get paid fine, with a very good WLB (40-45 hrs). I want to look into FAANG-type opportunities as they would mean a huge pay bump, and I think I’m qualified, but I have no idea about the hours, and I don’t want to substantially give up WLB, as that’s why I left BigLaw. I don’t want to be miserable again. I know Amazon is poorly reputed for lawyer WLB… what about other places?

How do you find in-house positions?

Small life sciences company. Seeking reccos for internal IP Docketing Service/Platform. Anyone have any reccos.

Question for anyone who’s done VC and PE: how does diligence rigor compare for a $20mm venture investment (revenue generating, but early stage) vs buyout? I know VC doesnt have the resources or expectationto go as deep, but any color on number of hours?

I’m not from an English speaking country but I am watching a tv show and businessmen walk into a room and instead of greeting eachother, everyone says each person’s first name in lieu of hi, however in my experience working in the states, I haven’t seen anyone do this, it’s always hi or good afternoon or some other greeting first THEN they say their first name. is it also appropriate to omit the greeting?

Working in IT now for the past 10 years as an office systems Admin on €42k. Is this the going rate for IT Systems Admin, essentially all IT functions.

What happens when you don’t receive any decision before October 1st from USCIS? My H1 is selected in the lottery but there has been no response at all after it. I am on valid F1 btw

How transparent is your firm about your H1B application? Do you get your application receipt number? I’ve worked really hard to get this job and made a lot of life changing decisions and worried about losing all this just because my application isn’t picked in lottery🥺🙁.

My Dropbox processing status changes from "administrative processing" to "issued" today. From experience, any idea when the passport will be sent to/be available at the Dropbox location?

First time stamping soon. US consulate website said I need to bring LCA but my colleague who did it said she didn’t. Any experience and thoughts on what to bring? Thanks 🐠

Has H1b premium processing resumed for new applications? Wasn't today supposed to be the day to resume pp for applications after March (I believe)?

Other than citizenship, are there any other benefits of having a baby in the US vs in India? My wife and I may not be settling in the US, depending on what we decide over time. With that in mind, my wife is siding towards having the baby in India. When I checked online, I don’t really see any benefit except for the citizenship. Any inputs appreciated :)

Tax question: my SM changed my hours with a location I never worked at, from 2020. When I asked for a change, he is hesitant since it’s a long process. Would it cause any issue on visa if I filed a tax to a state I never worked in?

I had to leave the US before my lease ended due to visa reasons and subleased the apartment. I will be returning to the US on L1A shortly after the sublease ends (but before the term of the lease expires), could that jeopardize my return on L1A?

How are people working on EAD cards that are approved but aren’t receiving the physical cards due to biometric centers being closed?

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.

Since we are all WFH, some of my fellow countrymen have headed home and work US hours. Anyone doing this? I know technically not supposed to but these are weird times.

Hi Folks, My last visa was stamped in India while my wife’s h4 in canada.
My question is she eligible for dropbox in India?
I know pre pandemic it wasnt possible but has the situation changed lately ?
Much TIA!!

EY law question - Checked the online portal and it seems like petition is ready to be sent to me but lawyers have stopped responding. Any idea what might be going on? (H1B1 Consular processing)

Is anyone in this group spent 4 years in public accounting audit still waiting for his/her employer to start Labor petition perm process? I have only 2 years left with my h1b now, during this unprecedented time I am worried if the firm may not be willing to incur additional cost? Please let me know if anyone in this group have faced the similar situation?

Can I teach a class in a college and get paid on H1b without telling my sponsor (Deloitte)?

1-140 premium processing, it took 2 business days to approve.

Can we do GLG type calls while on H1b? I get a lot of these requests but not sure if we are allowed to do this.

Has anyone experienced delay in getting physical copy of the H-1B approval notice? The USCIS portal says - the case has been approved. Is it safe to join new firm based on approval notification?

Wanted to understand what happens in FAANG companies if H-1b visa runs out and there is no I-140 in place to extend visa beyond 6 years. Do they transfer the employee to a non-US office E.g. Canada? Does anyone here been through this scenario?