Has anyone expedited their US Visa (from India/canada embassy) giving business reasons? (Like offer letter with early joining dates)? What was the reason you used?

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?

I’m a non-TX immigration attorney mentoring a UT student who went to my undergrad. He’s done incredibly well in OCI and pre-OCI. Thus far, he’s landed interviews with (all in Houston): Baker Botts, Sidley Austin, Kirkland, Winston Strawn, Reed Smith, Norton Rose, and Locke Lord. Also Perkins Coie in Dallas. He’s leaning transactional, but also open to litigation. Any insights/advice on these firms in the TX market? Any to avoid?

Can anyone at Visa Inc refer me for an open position?. The job number is REF018545W.

@Visa inc

Can I get H1B visa stamp annotated with (future employer) while I serve my (current) employer’s notice period?
I have a job offer from Meta and awaiting my H1B transfer approval notice. I have never received an H1B visa stamp before. I want to work from India (& get H1 stamped with Meta based on offer letter+approval notice) during my notice period, followed by 2 weeks of unemployment, and start my new job at Meta once I return to the US.

Has anyone had experience travelling to the US from the Schengen area, while on OPT. I understand that students on an F1 visa are allowed to re-enter, but It’s unclear what happens for students on OPT (not in college anymore)

Has anyone refinanced their student loans on h1b visa? Is common bond the only option?

Asked this in another group and realized this group might have more insight. Which one should I get: Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Sapphire Reserve?
I have a 1.5% cash back card from CapitalOne

Constantly thinking why I chose US to study and have worked here for several years. Visa is such an issue for long term career move. Might have choose Canada or Australia...

Hi Fishes, I am really interested in product management and want to switch my role from risk analyst in a product owner/product manager role.
How difficult it is to do in amex? Its been half a year since I joined amex and I am planning to talk to manager after completing one year.

Can someone please suggest me if this kind of switch is possible? And how should one go about it

Any advice would be helpful

I join tcs by changing my profile and my previous exp was in 5 yr pre-sales.
I am giving my best in work but still escalations are raised against me by client.
My husband is also in tcs he is moving to onsite in Jan and my travel is also planned mid next year.
I am giving 12hour daily in my job to adjust in new profile. And affecting my health now.
Shall I quit the job and move with my husband with on dependant visa? Or i shall continue to get pressurized and wait for my onsite?
Plz suggest.

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?

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

What is the average time required to get canadain visa after biometric done?

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

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.

Has anyone had success claiming for unemployment benefits while on H1B? For data point, I’m in NY and I received a request for documents showing work authorization and sent back EAD, SSN, copy of H1B stamp and I797. Case is still processing.

Any company (consulting or others) still sponsoring h1b visa or green card for new hires?

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?

If you had to leave Phoenix tomorrow, where would you move?

Looking for 2bhk/3bhk near marathahalli or Brooke field and a flatmate(preferably Telugu)as we are 3 pre decided and rent range is 20000-30000

Hi all, negotiating with HR on salary for a new AS position and want to know what’s fair. I was an AE for two years, took a promotion at another agency for SAE for only 8 months and am now being recruited for AS at 80k. All of my agencies have been large, I’ve worked on pharma and a large global account, I also started “managing” at the AE level due to my team’s structure. Is $80k fair? Thanks!

Hey all I'm looking to find good places to maybe get some product sold I'm new to all this and just got put on as an ambassador for Raze Energy. Where can I go to get sales up?

Remember, you don’t need to wait until January 1st to make a change. What are your resolutions? Don’t worry, you can count on me to always stay a little sweet and mostly sassy. 🤭

FAANG (or MANGA) companies seem to be the holy grail for lots of people exiting BIG4 or even banking/consulting types looking for finance analyst type roles in industry.

Anecdotally, the pay & culture seems good at those companies, but are there significant cons to "finance analyst" type roles in those orgs which would deter you from working from them? (I.e work hours, progression etc?)

How is WLB in Tiger Analytics?
Do they allow project movement , If we don't like the kind of work we get in project?

Early-career advice needed:
Building career in Social Impact.

Should I stay in Big4s/boutiques to gain specialized experience or join strat consulting firm to hone problem-solving skills + CV boost?

Hi All,

I joined PwC AC 4 months back and now I have recieved a job offer form the current client I am working in PwC.
Will there be a conflict of interest if I join the client company? If so after how many months of resigning from PwC can I work for the client company?
I checked my offer letter and no where they have mentioned about the conflict of interest policy.

TIA!

Hi guys,
I have got offer letter from pwc sdc (bangalore) my joining date is 6 th june.
I have not recieved any confirmation regarding laptop delivery,Wfh or wfo.
I have asked from my HR so ge mentioned please be ready,You MAY need to work from office as per business requirements.
And my colleagues who have been hired through same process have got mail already regarding laptop delivery and wfh.
I am confused 😕

Hi Fam!
Any suggestions on what medical insurance we can buy for parents traveling to the US? I’m looking for reasonably priced ones that offer good coverage! My mum would need a better plan than my dad, since she recently underwent surgery! Also, is insurance better from US or Indian companies? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Anyone here moved from EY to Accenture? Curious to know how was the shift, pros and cons for each company, any regrets? Waiting for an offer from Accenture but very conflicted on whether I should leave EY. Been there all my career and going to be a big jump.

I’ve been told my company is changing my title from Associate Director of BD to Sales Executive. I’m concerned it reads like a title demotion. Is it just semantics? How will this look for my career development? Curious about the standard perception of Sales Executive from a seniority perspective. Where does this land on the sales roles hierarchy? For context, it’s a professional services firm, I’ve been there 3+years, and they gave a Sales Executive title to someone who just started 5mo ago.

Looking to go into either management or clinical applications. What’s the starting salary for a radiology supervisor and a clinical application analyst in ohio? I have my MBA and 5 years experience and a rad tech.

House of Cards is so good.

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!!

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 :)

EY fish. M or SM for 15 years tech consulting and delivery experience in a small firm. No direct experience in selling. Are there levels at M and SM or is it flat. What is the salary range in Boston?

How do you guys take care of your parents back home . I am a single child living in USA . I don’t want to go back and it is getting tougher day by day .

Anyone waiting for the 2nd season of indian matchmaking??

Any one here who lives in Weehawken. Looking to move there, one stop from the Lincoln tunnel. If some ones from the there would really appreciate some help and guidance 💕

Wife wants to get back to workforce as a .NET dev after a 6 years of gap. She is Microsoft certified and have 3 years exp. Any good portals to start beyond indeed and monster?

Anyone here know what marriage based green card timeline looks like how long does it take for the EAD and then for the interview to get scheduled?

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

My parents are coming to US for 5 months. Any recommendations for health insurance ?

Why is everyone here so triggered by the White Tiger? That’s how the majority of India lives, please get outside your white collar bubbles. And stop saying “the media always shows poverty”, they also released shows like Bollywood Wives and Indian Matchmaking.

Looking for an Indian nutritionist . Want to loose weight. Currently at light workout and walking regime. But would like to take help of dietician for better eating habits (Indian food) aiding weight loss. Would be great if you can recommend some1 you/your family/friend have tried and are satisfied with the service

I’m a US citizen and my partner is in india. We want to apply for a fiancé visa. Heard it’s better and processes faster than brining over a spouse. Curious how long it takes to process? Your experience and any recommendations for immigration lawyer to help file in the NJ area would be appreciated. TIA!

Can anyone recommend good apartment complexes in Dallas Uptown. Looking for a 2bhk

Mirzapur 2 - anyone else watching it ? Loving it ! The dialogues are amazing

Moved to a remote location and nearest Indian grocery store is an hour away. Any online place for buying Indian groceries?

Hi Fam, Anyone know of any job openings for entry level Data Science grad in your circle? ~2 years of experience.
Willing to relocate. S/o has been struggling to get any leads last two months, will run out of status due to unemployment.
Appreciate any leads/contacts.

Interviewing with DoorDash for an infrastructure Security position. Anyone interviewed for a security position with them recently?

I am going to India for a month. May have to change my return date. Any suggestion on what insurance/other option to reduce the ticket update cost impact.

Rejected by google. Very depressed as was hoping to escape big4 consulting esp with all these h1b crap going on. Unsure of next move- hate going again on the interview treadmill which is depressing

Anyone in this bowl with AlixPartners? Would like to get a feel of their culture, treatment of employees, handling of GC etc.
Thanks for any insights. My DM is open if you'd prefer to chat 1-o-1.

Trying to start cooking more Indian food. Do you think store-bought rotis are healthy? Don’t want to reverse my effort of cooking at home with eating unhealthy rotis