Hello - is the government shutdown affecting PERM cases that were already filed and in process? If so when can we expect these to restart I know no one has answers but may be better insights than me. Thank you.

Summer intern at BCG. I've been told by a few people that you need to spend your first few cases "earning your stripes" to gain staffing optionality or be servile/loyal to a pyramid to gain access to the cooler case work within that PA. It's seemed particularly emphasized at times.

Is this the standard at McK? I'm trying to guage the staffing optionality and openness of McKinsey culture to direct your random walk.

This is for Amex folks.
How good is Program management role as compared to Product owner role? I have an opportunity to pick either of the two. Your thoughts?
a. In terms of growth in Amex ? (Currently I’m Band 30, asst manager )
b. In terms of exit opportunities down the line

Leaving after one year to another biglaw firm?

How does everyone in this bowl feel towards master’s degrees in data science/analytics? I didn’t study this in undergrad so I’m looking to get an analytics degree but I’ve heard mixed reviews.

Hi fishes,

Working in KGS, Is Work from office Mandatory for Advisory Consulting? I saw several posts below for 1 April but there is no mail around it. The only mail is about 1st March returning to office. Should I plan to relocate to base location by 1st March?

Explain to me like I’m 5. Why does the monthly billable hours goal on things like Intellistat change month to month. I’m not hitting hours this year. Last month goal was 158. This months goal is 180.

Hi folks,
I hold an experience of 4+ years in Sales as wealth Manager, and right now working with the Fintech company.
I’m looking for new opportunities which has remote location for sales or business development profile.
Please let me know if there’s any referrals and I can share the resume for the same

Does anyone have any insight into the Layoffs from a SCNO perspective? (Numbers, duration, etc.)

Hi Team,

Few days back I had a post stating that I would be joining one of the consultancy by end of this month, my question was will my joining date be impacted due to the current tech layoff. Is there a way that the new employer can monitor the post and take necessary action?

Hi Fishes,
I am new to EY. What is EY GDS promotion policy in general?
Where can we get those details to check the required and expected things to go the next level?
How many levels in Staff? What is the min YOE is required to be a Senior?
How many months/years minimum we need to spend to be eligible for promotion (ex: minimum 1 year a person need to spend on one grade like that)

Salary for Sr. Art director in LA with 5 years experience?

Partners: Hey HR, we are short of resources and looking to hire a self starter candidate, with good analytical mindset, and should be a hardworker and should not hesitate to work long hours. Also forgot to mention, we are totally short of budget. But since the projects are high demanding, we need someone to get going.
HR: Hmmm... Challanging situation. Let me get back to you in 2 weeks
After 2 weeks...
HR: Happy to welcome, xxxx to the team. xxxx has joined the team as an Analyst

Thoughts on $50k for a visual designer in NYC?

COVID 19 crisis should make all states compact for licensing. Precious time was lost while nurses who wanted to work waited for states to pass emergency laws.

Have had a couple of patients that have positive covid antibodies but their spouses don't. Please explain

For those w investment property, how many of you self manage vs using property manager? This is my first condo, relative new build from 2018 and a family friend jus moved out. I would have self managed but am scared about squatting/evictions esp w Covid and the rent memorandums. Thinking of jus getting the property manager as I am new to this... Advice appreciated.

Living in NJ and may be able to choose NYC as my home office. People who live in NJ can choose NJ / NYC office, which one did you choose?

NJ office: no NYC tax, don't have to file 2 state return. Live in NJ so auto assigned to NJ office currently.

NYC office: NYC tax on paycheck, easier commute, possibly higher pay?

Reading online that you can register a company while on a visa? Anyone who went through the process that can help with the details?

How long would it take for my PERM to get approved if it was filed today? I did go on the website and check processing times. Realistically speaking can anyone share how long your PERM took to get approved if it was filed this year??

Not sure if this is the right forum but - my H1B extension has been approved (just got to know today) but my driving license will expire soon. Can my license be renewed without the original extension petition? Or do I need to wait for the originals to come in. Trying to understand what do I need to carry to the DMV. Based in CA. Couldn’t find a lot of info online, appreciate any help and advice!

And to throw into the mix, my lease is up so will be shifting to a new address soon.

Pwc fishes. Do we bring up the green card chat with the RL or the partner?

For folks who recently got their EAD, how long from the time of filing your I-485 did you get it?

Stuck on O-1. Anyone here successfully applied for the EB-1A green card? Would love some insight.

Where can we check legitimate cutoff for Canada express entry PR?
How often do the results come out? is it every month?
After submitting your profile in how many days can one expect to get Invitation?

What is the last date to get H1-B approval decision ?

Suppose your work for employer A. You get a job with employer B who files you H1-B transfer and you get fired by employer A before the transfer is approved. Does that have any effect on transfer?

Hey folks.. got some family problems back in home country, planning to move back to India. Can anyone hook me up with any good opportunities there?

Got 6 years of business consulting experience.

Can we get h4 renewed in Canada (if borders are open) ? First time stamped in home country

Got my PERM approved last week and just submitted all the docs for the I/140/485/combo cards. How long it takes for attorneys to file it now?

Started the internal GC process in October 2018. Today I-485 status changed to "we ordered your new card." My jail free card is finally on the way I guess. Hope everyone with pending I-485 gets your GC soon!

Do you think PERM approval will get faster anytime soon? The wait is awful...

Can i140 be filed in premium processing? Is there a chance of petiton rejection these days if filed in premiun?

anyone got their visa stamped in "Ciudad Juarez, Mexico "? need to know if city is safe, good hotels near consulate and travel advisory, if any..

My firm has applied for my L1A visa. If that gets denied, my plan is to travel to Canada and re enter US immediately on B1/B2 visa (already have valid B1/B2 stamp) so that I'll get time to figure out things here in the US (sell my stuff, handle my bank accts etc). Is it possible for me to reenter US on tourist visa?

Has anyone recently done visa stamping in India (Mumbai center) through Dropbox? My appointment is in 3 weeks and I heard of one occurrence in Mumbai where the candidate was delayed by 2 weeks (still waiting for his papers).

Is the executive order from June impacting people who had an h1b stamped and moved jobs? Since the h1b would need an amendment if someone changes jobs, would that pose a risk? Any folks who have moved jobs on h1b in the last month or so?