Guys planning on leaving PwC and am curious when is the latest green card process must start - is it the beginning of the 5th year or 6th year?

H1B lottery results are out! Let’s update each other here! I’m not sure how much time BAL takes to inform the selected applicants!

Hi friends, looking for some advice. I am currently in India due to a family health emergency for my mom. She is still critical and don’t have a good timeline on returning to work. I have taken pto but that will soon be over. What are my options? Will LOA impact my immigration status? I am on H1B.

My H1B petition is approved .What do you think are the chances of travel this year considering the covid situation and the recently announced hybrid model for work from home?

Has anyone been rejected at the H1B interview in india?

Hey mates, I have an overall experience of 14 years with 6lakh CTC. Started my career in BPO though I am from computer science background and then proved myself for the IT movement within the same company before 8 years (6 years in BPO and 8 years in IT). Nothing is changed financially but in a better role. Have got certified in GCP. I stayed here for too long because I was looking for an onshore opportunity but now luck is not favouring me in H1B lottery. Looking for your valuable suggestions!

I am getting an opportunity to move from deloitte USI to Deloitte US. Just curious will I be working in USDC or PDM ? and is it possible to join deloitte consulting US on h1b after coming here or no ?

Any international senior creatives who are on O1 visa ? Need some assistance please.

Any updates on 3rd h1b lottery results ?

Companies that sponsor H1B with 1 YOE non-stem major?

Can H1B approved under consular processing but yet to be activated be transferred to another employer and can the new employer apply for transfer and change of status?

Is it possible to switch from consulting to ibanking with a STEM background while on H1B? Or does USCIS care that your education and background fits perfectly into the little description? Job I’m interested in says STEM/business/finance UG required (it’s a capital markets role) but I’m unsure of how this would work (never switched jobs before on H1B). TIA!

Currently I have an offer on my hand and my current employer has nominated me for H1B

If I resign what will be the consequences?
Is it good to stay in the company or resign as I have a better offer in hand

Hi all, my H1B got approved today and I am waiting on the actual physical notice. In parallel I have a L2 EAD extension request in process. My H1B is valid from oct 1 only. Can I withdraw my L2 tomorrow? Is it okie if I am out of status for nine days? I am worried that the L2 will get approved. If it does get approved, what do I do?

Hi Folks, I'm looking for supply chain consulting role in UK. Preferably in digital transformation.

I'll need a visa sponsorship.

Can H1B employer be changed when person is in india. ?

Filed for H1B extension cap-exempt. Extension got approved. Not stamped yet. Now I am moving to jpmorgan. JPMC ready to send USA after one year if H1B can be utilised. Wanted to know if H1B employer can be changed in india (unstamped visa). ?

Anyone filed h1b in regular processing and changed to premium? If so, can you please help with the process and approvals required?

What the heck is going on with USCIS green card interviews ? I wait months for interview

Do you set up any standards when you date with anybody? I’m currently dating with a Mexican man. He is older than me 10 years old (I thought 6 when we first met). His job is construction and made less than me. He is insecure about the money but I’m not really. But, the one bothering me is that he is illegal immigrant. Other than that, He is a cure, nice and independent guy. When dating, he split money/ or want to cover for me. He cares about people around. I am happy but not sure about LT.

Friday Bets

Yesterday Italy O1.5 was -125, now -145 hmmm

Any recommendations for books for desi parents ? Politics , economics, world order , self help

Does anyone know of any good CLEs that address complex issues re:multi-state employers/remote employees?

Another Greenberg Traurig post...anyone know what their current WFH policy is?

Thoughts on AdEx ?

Looks very windy at cota…

Hello Fishes,

Any idea when we get relieving letter/service certificate from TCS?

My LWD was 16th September and I received FNF 10 days before. Also got initial release letter on my LWD.

I see so many issues in this organisation.
When I joined TCS after 5 days of joining they used to mail me every week for 5 continuous weeks and asked me every time for previous organisation relieving letter.
But they themselves don’t share it and delay a lot.


Anyone please advise.

Any ab circuit recommendations?

How much time Qualcomm take to release offer letter? I am a immediate joiner.

I got selected last week but till now didn't get my offer letter, HR told they will send the offer letter within a week.

After enquiring, now she is saying your offer is pending with India head, after that it will go to US office for approval?

How much time it really take any idea? How could I approach HR for immediate offer letter?

Any help?

When listening to these RNC speeches, I can’t help but to think these people are living in an alternate universe. Some of the stuff they are talking about is just plan ba

My clients wish to write a testimonial/review for my RE broker services. What is the best site/medium for this? Yelp? Google Review? Zillow? Facebook?

What’s the scoop on DDB Chicago??!

Planning a 10-12 day trip late April / early May. We are looking to spend 3-4 days in a region of Italy and we can’t decide between Cinque Terre and the Amalfi coast. We have the rest of the trip pretty much planned out but are up in the air with these two options. Open to any Pros / Cons or experiences you’ve had!

Looking for a skilled Account Manager to join my team! Hybrid schedule for a digital marketing agency that’s located just outside of Portland OR. Clients go from large to small businesses. DM me if you wanna learn more!

How do you deal with a management that doesn't seem to have a concrete process in doing campaigns? (Continued)

Have you been fired before even starting your new job?

I signed for a new job two months ago and will start next month (3 mo notice period in Europe). They were very keen on getting me on-board ASAP before signing but since I signed the contract it has been silent from the new employee. I've emailed them with questions as I'll be re-locating to NL and it takes them 1-2 weeks to reply. Given all that's going on in the world, I'm worried they might fire me before I even start.

Do you file FBAR every year and declare your Indian assets?

There are what 750,000 desi h1bs in the US?? If even 10% of us protested and walked down the street, this green card ling wait racism/discrimination issue would be solved and we would all have hope and residency rights.

Do any female desis who are married take care of their own parents?

Desi 🐟 fam - What apps are you using to make payments in India using US credit card?!
I use Wise for money transfers and other payments using debit card but i want to pay with my credit card and wondering if there's an option for that

MBB folks on H1-B who recently switched to FAANG - did you run into any issues with visa transfer? My transfer has been filed and I’m a bit nervous about USCIS’ perception of consultants and the current sentiment around H1-B visas.

Looking to buy an Indian outfit for my mom. 4ish lacs budget. Any recommendations?

Anyone living in Boston area? Real estate is very expensive here. Looking for a single family house. Which area would you recommend? Mandatory for me: Great school district. TIA

Hi everyone- Trying to get a RT-PCR scheduled in Delhi for traveling back to US. Any suggestions on where to the get test done in Delhi to get report within 24 hours?

The best tourist destination in India in your opinion is.....?

Any recommendations for books for desi parents ? Politics , economics, world order , self help

What’s the best phone package to call landlines and cellphones in India? I’m paying $50 a month for a vonage line and it’s only used one-off when my in-laws visit.

If I take my Schengen visa from the French embassy, can my first stop be another country before I go to France?

I came in to the US in May on an L1. How long before I can join TSA pre-check or Global traveller or something similar ?

Are folks getting RFE on H1 transfer to Big4? My question is specifically because initially your office location is the only one mentioned coz you don’t know what client you will be assigned?

SO and I got in to a disagreement on the background of Indian tech CEOs. It appears that they are all from 1 or 2 major communities in India.

While he thinks that its genetics/being naturally gifted that got them to where they are I believe it's the environment & discipline that made them successful. We are not from said communities but curious to hear your thoughts on who is more accurate.

Folks in atlanta, which is the quickest country embassy to get schengen?

What are some good east coast cities to buy an investment property in? For those of you who have done this before, what's better for a first time buyer/investor - commercial or residential?

Based in NYC but looking to buy outside the city. Something that's 400-500k and has good rental potential. Thank you.