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#Immigration

What's the average salary of a data architect at Visa?

Thoughts on merit based immigration system in US? Pros and Cons

Hi Fishes.I have a H1B petition and about to get visa stamped.Petition vid for another 1 year .I need to know can Visa be transferred after interview to new employer without cancelling the Visa by current employer?

Holding H1 stamped visa but haven't travelled yet and expired. Am I eligible for Cap-Exempt from India ?

How long it takes for cap-exempt to be processed these days in normal processing ?

Anyone know if deloitte allows part time CPT? My full time CPT ends in May and been emailing immigration but no response.

Got 2.5 YOE in FS management consulting in UK and looking to move to Toronto. Can anyone advise on what level to aim for, comp ranges for the level and which firms might sponsor visa etc..

Is Canada visa initiated for anyone in TCS

Is there some specific time when visa will be initiated for Canada

Any referral for a Data scientist position in the UK with visa sponsorship

Does anyone know a good immigration lawyer here in the Tristate area? The immigration need required is to help with the personal GC process. I have talked to one lawyer, and she quoted 4K + costs of applications (approx 1.5k). Do you think that’s fine/too much etc.?

Hello I am from Ghana and am looking for a work abroad a company that can support my visa or give me a visa Sponsorship or work permit invitation letter to apply for my visa any help please …

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!

My h1b got picked up in lottery this year but case hasn’t been processed yet. Meanwhile I also applied for H4ead extension. What happens to it when H1b gets approved?

Hi Folks,
Once the medical checkup is done, in how many days will I get my visa for Australia?

Hi, I am travelling to Poland on work visa in January 2023. Also I am getting married in December 2022. I am thinking of getting my spouse name added in my passport. Will my work visa will still remain valid in my old passport? Or there will be issues at immigration?

Is it standard to get revocation notice for H1B petition from older employee after transfer and approval of the petition with new employer? Has anyone here faced it before or know what does that mean?

What is the saving potential for a H1B on-site offer with ctc around 75k USD per annum

Does anyone know if you are travelling from US to India with an expired US visa (for renewal or first time H1 stamping) you cant go via European countries?

H1B for Brazilians is capped to 2 years due to reciprocity. Does that mean we get another renewal chance or are we only up for 4 years total?

For people who moved to Poland from India.
How long does the visa/work permit process take after accepting the offer?

Any help is appreciated.

How are those summer bods coming along?

Anyone use the Apple Card to buy iPhone on monthly installments and submit Apple statements for the cell reimbursement? Or do we have to buy phone through cell carrier?

Leads - remember to spend proportionate time leaving feedback for the folks you delegated your tasks down to this year. 1-2 sentences for a month long, complicated task isn’t enough.

A close family member recently passed away and my grief is reflected in my work. I’ve started making careless mistakes, I can’t focus, and I find it impossible to put in a full day’s work. How long did grief impact your research?

Hey Guys,
Looking for a job in any established e commerce company as a Key account manager. I have 8 years of experience. Location - NCR
Please help. Thank you

Looking for New Year’s Eve plans for a couple other than going out to a club... any ideas?

My long term mentor was just diagnosed with cancer and is at the hospital recovering from surgery. What can I send him to show genuine care and appreciation for everything he has done for me? Age ~50

Conflicts checks question: thinking about making a move from small(ish) firm to a larger one. How detailed will a conflicts list need to be? Haven’t switched jobs since law school, so at a little bit of a loss about the whole process!

Hello Fishes, while comparing the offer between FICO & JP Morgan, which one is good to join while considering work life balance and flexibility.

Hi Y’all- I have a friend who is looking for a part time assistant in Houston. Message me if you know someone.

Does EY offer signing bonuses for internal roles? Asking for a friend looking at Assistant Director role

Anyone know a reliable source (not Glassdoor) for seeing comp info of open jobs?

Seattle Fish - I’m moving to the area with my SO. What neighborhoods besides Capital Hill would be a great place to stay? I’d be commuting to Bellevue. We enjoy going out to restaurants, hiking, but also cook a lot so access to grocery store nearby would be nice too. Both would have cars

Anybody having to participate in/listen to discussions at work regarding the recent events at the Capitol where your views are in contrast to others in the discussion? If so, how have you handled this?

Any one here based out in the Middle East? If so, what's your experience. Would you recommend it. I am 32F - African Descent planning to relocate to the UAE.

Do you negotiate before or after the offer letter?

Anyone here from IQVIA that have had their green card sponsored here? What was your timeline like?

Is it standard to get revocation notice for H1B petition from older employee after transfer and approval of the petition with new employer? Has anyone here faced it before or know what does that mean?

Long does it take to switch from L1B to L1A visa? (Promoted to Manager). Nothing done yet. Any experiences?

Any firms or companies hiring now that don’t take forever with their green card process? My H1B ends in September 2024 and EY is not making meaningful progress on my perm process. Looking for roles that require really strong financial modeling and analytics skills.

Hoping to make the switch from London to the US, I’m a UK citizen. Seems most companies are stating that they won’t sponsor visas in their job postings. Currently no transfer opportunities globally on our internal systems either. Do you have any insight on why this might be / when companies may start sponsoring visas again? Thanks in advance!

How long will it take for USCIS to issue a receipt notice for petitions filed under premium processing? FedEx delivered the petition on Wednesday.

Do you agree the US Immigration process needs to change Y/N only

Has anyone in management consulting taken Day 1 CPT program after an MBA? What school / program did you go for, and were you able to convert to h1b successfully?

Any intel how to apply H4 visa within US?
The DS160 is not giving an option to select US as location.

Hello,

The immigration firm(for the new company I’ve accepted offer from) reached out with a link to put in my details for H1 transfer. They specifically mentioned that they won’t support dependent immigration.
My wife is on H4, how do I go about her immigration requirements? Does she need a transfer or amendment on current visa once I get my visa transferred?
Thank you

Hi Everyone - Need some insights. My PERM process was started by company in Feb’22 (currently awaiting wage determination, submitted to DOL in May’22). Its been months and DOL is working on requests from Jan’22. My H1B expires for good in Oct’23 (with all the recapture). Is there any chance I’ll have my PERM completed by then? For those of you who have been through this process, what was the overall timeline like?. Appreciate any insights you can help provide! TY!

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.

Question on sponsoring my sibling - If my Parents are US citizen and they sponsor for my sister who is married and age of 35. How long it can take for her to get green card?

Anybody know how soon after your interview is the Oath Ceremony held? Specifically for NY/NYC. Thanks!!!