Hi All. I’m trying to get a US travel visa for in-laws. Have submitted DS160 and paid fees. But not able to get any appointments in Chennai location. Any workaround? The website doesn’t allow me to select another location.

I’m envious of the big status and points you international travelers get. I’ve always wondered how you get to travel internationally - just luck of the draw w projects? Or are you more senior?

What does everyone have planed for this Halloween weekend??

McK people, do you use LFO when you book air travel from your client to anywhere other than your home office? (New hire question)

Do you prefer the Westin San Francisco, or the JW Marriott for leisure travel ? or any other Marriott hotels in San Fran?

Best place to find package deals to Greece for a group of 4-6? What’s the best time of year to travel there?

Looking into credit card, most likely between emirates nbd Bonvoy card or the Emirates offering. Anything better out there? What has been your experience. My understanding is you can convert the emirates points to Bonvoy? Not sure if the same works Bonvoy —> emirates.

Has anyone went across to the US from Canada on the TN Visa as a Business Analyst? I’m not sure if it can fall under the Management Consultant category.

Applied for a spouse visa, anyone have any ideas on how long it’s been typically taking? Website states 3-12 months so wondering if it’s been on the longer end or shorter end in the recent past!

Hi guys,

I'm starting this bowl in this positive intention to help people survive Bangalore accommodation in a better and cheaper way. We can share our references and help to get one another better option of living.

Please do ask your questions about accommodation in Bangalore so that we can help.

Let's talk about Bangalore Accommodation. Expenses, location, PG, 1BHK, 1RK. Anything that can help people staying here comfortably.

How are the projects in transport, travel and hospitality domain in coforge. How is the work load and how are the onsite opportunities. How is a role of test analyst in coforge

Hi anyone from india offered and visa process started. If yes please share offered date, PWC contacted date, cos received date, biometric date, visa stamped date. It will be helpful for the people who apply from India. Right now there is an delay in process, so sharing the details will highly helpful to others. Please!

I’m getting a crazy good deal on the Ritz (~250 per night) in Miami - but it uses a Corp code for a company I don’t work for. Worth the risk?

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).

EY fish - can anyone of you please share INSZOOM link? Currently traveling and need to access it. I don’t have access to EY laptop

I can really use some direction. My background, I've worked 2 years in strategy and am currently coming off an exhausting year 2 in investment banking. I didn't particularly enjoy either role and am not interested in moving over to the buy-side or some monotonous FP&A role. Everybody says there's exit-ops aplenty, but I find myself with less options and even more picky than I did as an ambitious T2 undergrad student. Where do I go from here?

I have an interview for a role in Quality, specifically ER. I have no ER experience but have med surg, oncology, home care, and OR so I was just planning on talking about how all my previous RN roles have involved process improvements. Any other helpful suggestions?

How to evaluate an offer at startup? 190k total base bonus and equity (roughly 80k). Non-tech position, 2.5 years out of college. Should i ask for higher base?

Done with two rounds of interview on may 17 th for the position of aml analyst. Interview was good. Approached HR for the update. They said the role is on hold, they will give update soon. Till no updates. What does it mean?

Amex relocation bonus kitna aur kab dega?

Which company offers better yearly hike ? EY GDS or Mindtree?

Age? Gender? Location? Fav food for suhoor and iftar? GO!

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?

Besides salary is there any additional bonuses, stock options, etc to expect as you advance to SVP and EVP?

How much does a traveling phlebotomist make in Michigan hourly?

Coming from a different bowl on a similar topic... Any tips for introverted East Asians in agencies to schmooze better lol?

Guys - A seasoned BSA looking for PO / PrM opportunities in asset and wealth management firms. Is anyone willing to refer me to their team or forward me to their acquaintances? Appreciate it.

I have been looking at the curriculums for Harvard Business School's Master of Business Administration and Harvard Extension School's Master's in Management. They both have the same requirements, generally speaking, including a field immersion course that serves as a capstone in the Master's in Management, which is fairly new. If I am not able to gain admission to Harvard Business School, but wanted a similar educational experience to become a consultant, should I attend Harvard Extension?

Hey, can anyone mention the gross pay for a BO Associate in Canada?
TIA

Are you guys all tech consultants?

Anyone here who moved from India to work in consulting in the US - I'd love to hear what you wish you know when you started - I start this summer and would love to understand expectations.

I am scheduled to fly from NYC to Mumbai via Paris next Wednesday (Jan 5) for a ~10 day trip. Have any of you, your family, friends, etc. flown a similar route (I.e. from US to India via Europe) in the past week? If so, what is the arrival process (Covid test, quarantine requirements, etc.)? I’ve had all recommended vaccine shots and I’m only in Paris for a 2 hour layover (not leaving the airport). Any information on this would be greatly appreciated!

Hi friends, need some advice. Planning an india trip during Dec to visit family esp Mom who is in her 80s. Based out of CLT, NC. I’m considering CLT to EWR and then Air India 14 hours direct flt to New Delhi. I have GC. Anything that I need to consider pre-travel e.g. COVID Test. Have not booked my flt yet so open to suggestions on the route too. TIA

Newton, India’s nomination to the Oscars. Finally a very very sensible pick. Brilliant movie!

^ You are a fuddu banda

Any desis here up in Woodbridge, NJ area looking for some new friends/buddies to hangout? Recently moved and winter is almost here. 31 M, Single. Thank you!

Has any one tried Eb1A route on ur own without employer sponsorship? If yes, can you please share your experience

Are there any investment club bowls here? I was thinking maybe there should be a desi group here for this. If not, how many of you would be interested in joining one.

Why does my mattress feel harder in India

I know desis love their pyaaj so heads up about the onion recall in the US. Only safe when cooked and wash your hands like you would with chicken

How quickly ‘JusticeforSSR’ became ‘justiceforRhea’ and ‘JusticeforKangna’... logo ka c*^%ya kat gaya and Pata bhi nahi chala..

Missing home and family during this festive season.

My boyfriend recently asked me what do I miss the most about India? I had to think before replying food. Tbh I really don’t miss a lot except maybe the festivals

Just watched Karan Arjun. SRK is the GOAT.

Thoughts on Ind / Eng series ?
I am looking forward to some wholesome test cricket

A company offered a role, but then went back to the legal team to see if they can do H1 transfer. The job is not aligned with my degree but my past 9 years of work ex has been. How do I try to convince them?

Going to India from DCA (flights were cheaper) but I live in Houston. Flight from DCA is at 10 pm. Should I book my flight from Houston to DC the same day or one day earlier? Given the flight cancela.