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

Are we allowed to have a passive income in the form of AirBnB rental while on h1b visa ?

Do Indians nationals on H1B need a visa to travel to Bahamas? I read their website and I wasn’t a 100% sure so wondering if anyone from this bowl has been?

This might be a dumb question, but I'd really appreciate any help. The law firm applied for an extension for my H1B, which was up for renewal next October,but I got a new I-797 with the extension cont

Hi All :) I need advise on whether it is possible to get my first time H1B stamped at a US consulate in Canada ? I am required to travel to Canada anyway for my PR stamping and I am trying to figure out if I can get my H1B stamped around the same time while I am in Canada for my PR, since it is extremely difficult to get appointments in India these days? I am currently based in US. Thanks!

Hello All, does anyone know of any professional organizations that are applicable for consultants, business or strategy directors. Ideally, these organizations require some selection process or criteria beyond a fee.

Context: building a case for a specialized visa to the USA

Anyone feeling trapped in their current job and not able to get out just due to visa / sponsor / immigration !! Wondering when this will end. Love where I am but not what I do !

Why is the visa bulletin delayed?

US bans travel for Indian citizens / visa holders 🙁

I want to work abroad for companies with Visa Sponsorship for Data scientist role.
But I am not getting a proper platform on where to apply, and if i apply through LinkedIn my resume wont get shortlisted as many companies already require work VISA.
Can someone please suggest or comment about the openings abroad with visa Sponsorship for data scientist roles.
Total yoe- 3.8 yrs with 2.8yrs in DS.
Only 15 days left in my current organization.

TIA

When did Deloitte file your H1b extension? My first three years of H1b will expire in august next year.

Hey, I'm a Senior Business Analyst recently moved to Australia with a Permanent Residency visa. Actively job searching but it's so exhausting & disappointing to keep applying to jobs without hearing back. Any tips on what I should do to boost my resume being noticed by recruiters and hiring managers? Also, if anyone here has an open position for a Senior BA in their org and can refer me, I'd be really grateful. TIA!

Any possibility to transfer H1B approval from Infosys to new company? It is not yet stamped

Those who recently joined Deloitte on h1b, how long people are getting h1b approval for? Is it 1 year or for 3 year?
Do they file h1b for specific client or generic role?

How should one apply for onsite jobs (preferably UK) ? Wherever I apply , I get rejected because I mark the field as YES for "I will need Visa sponsorship".

When is a H1B eligible to initiate H4 ? Also what's the suggested time (when) for such initiation? Please help

Has anyone tried to convert from H1B to F1 and then back to H1B? My Perm is not gonna happen before the expiration date so I am thinking about alternatives but GDP and Spouse are not likely options for me.

What are the best professions to date when you're a consultant? Tired of explaining to people why I can't meet for drinks at 5pm on a Tuesday but equally the idea of only dating other consultants is dire

Honeymoon planning question! My fiancé and I both love wine and fine dining (we don’t indulge in fine dining often, but we certainly want to splurge during our honeymoon and visit a Michelin 3- Star or similar ). We’re also interested in exploring villages and want to meet locals and stay away from anything too touristy. For those of you who have been to both, would you pick France or Italy if you were in our shoes? We’ve never been to either country so I’m curious what people think.

Does EY law give original or a copy of approved i140 to employees?

Should I pay down my rental property mortgage early? The interest rate is 4.875% (don't tell me to refi, this is the best I can get). I have 17 years left, I am planning to FIRE in 9 years and live in this property (it's a duplex). I have $50k cash right now that I am DCA into the market. Should I just pay an extra $500/ month so balance paid off in 9 years or should I put $50k against mortgage right now? I am a high earner and use the interest deduction etc. To show a paper loss.

Can anyone from industry speak on the reputation of Clearview HCP?

This man just told white supremacists to stand back and stand by...

Hi ladies! Wanted to tell you about @smarterinasec, a new Instagram account I recently started. Every day, I do a deep dive on one topic + provide content recs on that topic to read, watch, & listen.

Hey yall! I need some restaurant recs for dinner with my bestie coming to town this week! In the DC area, something sit down and cute. Can be in Tysons or bethesda areas too!

This homebody thanks you!

How’s everyone who’s at a Publicis agency feel about getting clumped into one office?

Is H1B transfer just like a new H1B? Do that still ask for elaborate documents like transcripts and stuff?

Seniors/Leads - I'm building out a strategy roadmap for our designers for 22/23. My first as the lead of a team of developers and designers. Any tips or words of wisdom? So far:

- Increase design influence in our products
- Align design/dev version control methodologies
- Optimise/innovate our design tool usage
- Increase core product application knowledge

Of course, without company context it'll be challenging but appreciate any general thoughts.

Newbie to the Fishbowl! Hey all! Happy holidays if it applies, otherwise, may your days be blessed! ❤️ it’s morning btw, and Thursday! Hoping no one goes thirsty….or aspirates in a thirsty Thursday craze!lol. Follow and I’ll follow back… and we’ll end up looking like it’s day one in a new facility. Silly 😝…now for some coffee…….

Any business development advice for a minority female partner-level transactional lawyer? I have strong resume, incredible deal sheet, worked at the best firms. Existing firm clients say I'm the best counsel they ever had. But developing new clients (my own clients) is a hurdle. Seems like potential clients (mostly all white men) won't give me a chance at a deal. If they'd send me just one deal, I could win them over, but can't get my foot in the door. Advice?

When clients delay fixed fee engagements by a month or more and you've already started significant work, do you increase total fees? What reasons would you use to demonstrate why the fees increase?

I was honored as a distinguished alumni from a specific program from College- I decided to not take any guests, including husband and kids, or parents and siblings. Felt a little guilty...

Who does kia’s work? Been straight fire as of late🔥

Consultants mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not allowing natural selection do its work. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt.

Any general tips or success stories boosting verbal score?

I’m on an H1B. Planning to travel to Serbia for a few days flying via Istanbul. My visa is stamped. Just want to confirm that I won’t face any issues. What do you all think?

Any folks received GC recently? If so, what’s ur RD?

H1B stamp with old employer valid till 2022, same on I94, form I797 approved with New employer. I want to visit my immediate family in Canada.
Would automatic revalidation apply to this scenario?
Has anyone got automatic revalidation when traveled to Canada or Mexico in situation like this?

What do you think the next year oct bulletin will look like? Is there a possibility that oct’19 pd becomes current , even in eb3?

I want to share my GC filing timeline. Quite satisfied with Deloitte BAL law firm: 1/23 PERM approval from DOL; 2/11: PERM hard copy received; 2/20: 140, 485, 131 & 765 filed with USCIS.

Happy Monday everyone!! I’m currently under my first year OPT, which is expiring next month. Unfortunately my company isn’t and wont get everified, so I’m actively job searching. I’m currently working in the construction industry and double majored in mechanical & mechatronics engineering. Please let me know if I might be a fit for any openings at your org! Happy to chat!

Posting the same thing again cos im so sick and tired of my work schedule and burned out like crazy and need a solution badly. I'm on h1b. I will apply for the h4. What will happen if after the 60 days i get my job and my h4 is still pending change of status. Do i exit the country for the new h1b? Can i withdraw my h4 ?

Does PwC Law share the copy of RFE received from USCIS? They receive an RFE for my L1A extension so just wanted to know if they share it with us?

Does EY law give original or a copy of approved i140 to employees?

Is H1B transfer just like a new H1B? Do that still ask for elaborate documents like transcripts and stuff?

I had applied for Global Entry and got approved but didn't go through the whole process with Indian embassy/verification etc. Will I be able to reuse the same application and complete the remaining formalities or need a new application from scratch.

So uscis contacted my company for site visit information. How common is site visitation, anyone has any stories to share on this. Also I often work from home is it time to stop?

I just got my h1-b transfer approved! How many days can I be unemployed? I have to move out and I’m trying to figure out how many days I can have between my resignation date and my start date.

Does PwC revoke your I-140 if you leave the firm couple of months (3 Months) after the I-140 approval?

Is it easy to switch jobs on H1b? i somehow feel folks dont have a lot of apetite for H1b while hiring these days

Anyone from KPMG who recently initiated the green card process? Can you please share your experience?

Is it just me or does it feel like everyone else is getting really good exit ops but for us visa folks, opportunities are extremely limited? Pretty discouraged and debating going back to home country...

How do you guys handle the frustration of being stuck in your job due to visa reasons? I am planning my future here but am really starting to wonder if this is all worth it. I am from Europe with economically similar opportunities. I kind of hate my job, don’t think I am paid or treated fairly and some days I just wanna go home. I am on L1A, for GC I have to wait another year before they start the process. My bf is American but it’s too early to marry and also not a quick fix 😅

If I move from one address to another address then do I have to file LCA again on my H1 B?