Hi all - Wanted to check if we can do Airbnb/Short term rentals on H1B visa.

Thanks in advance!

US International Grad on last year of opt. Employer is applying for H1B this year.

If my firm is willing to move me to their Canada practice, what would be the visa process?

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

I have an 8 hour layover in Madrid. Never been there before. Is it worth leaving the airport and doing something in the city? Any tips on what to see in a few hours?

Folks who got their green card recently through EB2 recently. 1) When did you get it? 2) What was your priority date? 3) What nationality?

Any non-US lawyers who have been hired by an Am100 firm without having sat the bar? Looking for an opportunity in the US, if possible DC or NYC, and currently working for Big Law in Europe.

Would like some tips re hiring process + visa from those who have succeeded. Looking for a 1-2 year stay and open for longer term

Any requests that Amex Platinum concierge has been successful with? Shitty experience with mine so far

Hi all, myself and my wife are looking to move to charlotte. We are in Canada and are looking to move to charlotte on TN visa. Are there any job agencies that can help finding suitable jobs?

If I use chase points to book a flight do I gain points from the airlines I’m flying?

Just curious- how many 🐠 on this bowl are on OPT/ h1b (H) and how many have GC/citizenship (C)?

Wife and I want to do a quick trip to Orlando with our 3 year old. Just want to do magic kingdom for a day as i think that’s all we can handle. Recommendation a on Disney hotel vs say a Marriott? The price difference is huge and I know I can get a suite for free with my status at the Marriott.

Best cash-equivalent conversion of UA miles, Marriott/Hilton/Hyatt points?

I’m personally a no frills traveler (hostels, economy etc) and have way too many of each...

FYI - Just went on the Marriott website and selected the option to combine both spg and Marriott accounts. All stays and details updated. Past history to be updated in 48 hours. Get it done folks!!

Anyone ever go on one of the nat geo expeditions? Are they worth the $$$? I really want to go on one but cannot justify the cost 😢 I was looking at the Antarctica and Patagonia expedition cruises.

I’m trying to decide on a hotel in the Maldives - currently choosing between the W Maldives and the Park Hyatt Maldives.

Does anyone have a perspective based on experience?

Hi guys, a plea for help here 🙏🏻 have any founders here gotten an O-1 visa or an H1B transfer into their startup? Would greatly appreciate hearing your advice / experience over DM

Recommendations for bachelor party destinations aside from Costa Rica and Mexico City. Preferably under 5 hour flight time from Atlanta outside the US.

Does someone with a Lufthansa account mind checking for me how many miles I would need for a 1 way business class ticket from HKG to ORD on 7/28?

I would check myself but they require 7,000 miles.

Thank you so much!!!!!

Which law firm is best for Business Immigration Law Associates? Niche area that many BigLaw firms do not have, but prevalent at more AmLaw100 firms.

Ranting on H1B transfer process: LCA submitted for approval on January 6th. Still haven’t heard anything. My start date is 2/22/2021 but I really can’t wait to submit my notice...oh the waiting game...

How are other countries viewing the US given the absolute dumpster fire that we are/have become? Has perception improved given Biden’s win? Or is trumps infantile refusal to concede holding up improved PR on our behalf?

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Hi,

Am looking for network security opportunities total experience in cyber security 6yrs (3yrs in endpoint security and 3yrs in network security)
Currently pursuing CEH

Kindly refer

I am done with my HR round. And said I am selected in Siemens, balewadi, but not yet received the offer letter. Its been a month now They are waiting for approvals. Any idea when will I get the offer letter.

Does it matter when you check in online for a hotel in terms of getting an upgrade? I'm a titanium elite Marriott bonvoy member looking for upgrades at Westin and Ritz in a couple of days. Any tips on getting an upgrade?

Best fall vacation destinations on a biglaw budget?

Friends Nasdaq , Cardinal health, Hitachi vantara and Anz . Can someone help me with best out of these companies based on your experience?

Any PMs have experience working with HUGE and know if they are remote or going remote full time?

Don’t ask me why but would anyone know where I could download McDonald’s font? Preferably for free... I think it’s called Speedee? I can’t find it anywhere... help

What are fun things to do for 2nd date in Chicago?

Favorite halal restaurant in Boston? Help a Muslim brother out 😅

My mom received an Oculus for Christmas and loves Beat Saber. Does anyone have other game recommendations I can share with her?

What's the pay range for a Director in Financial Crime and Compliance in any of the top consulting firms in New York?

Offering linkedin premium subscription at 85% OFF, pay later, secured activation. Connect and message will share my LinkedIn URL.

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Which offices are doing a return to office push in LA?

Has anyone recently lateraled from one Big Law firm to another? If so, did you get a signing bonus?

Has anyone been able to replicate Halal Guys white sauce at home?

Any book recommendations to gift my cousin sister? She studied (masters) psychology and is a trained classical dancer.

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.

Any fishes here who are Indian citizens and applied for OCI card for foreign (US) citizen spouse recently? Can i message you to clarify a few questions?

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 with a Bajaj Allianz policy? I had one 10 years ago that is maturing this month and want to figure out how I can ensure it gets transferred to my account. It is so hard to use their website or do anything with it, to get access to a help desk!

I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

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!

Desi parents: do you feel a constant insecurity with rising gun violence? I felt like it was fine as long as it was ke and the wife, but when you ahve kids then its a constant fear in supermarkets, roads, malls and now schools.

Anyone familiar with nanny taxes?
We've always just paid cash to our previous nannies and our new one is requesting to be paid via a W-2.
That will force us to pay additional 7.5% in FICA as employers.

Can we pay her on a 1099? How does that work and do we have to contribute anything ourself if we do similar to W2?

Please keep unhelpful judgments to a minimum regarding us trying to pay cash

Hi all, has anyone temporarily transferred to the Canadian office of their firm and done the Canadian PR application while they were there on work visa?

**Probably way off topic ** Where do you get really good (and affordable) Indian ethnic wear (lehengas and kurtas) in Maharashtra (mumbai/ pune)? Will need it quick too! Any help is appreciated, thank you!

Has anyone tried emergency appointment for parents b1/b2? What reasons did you use? Are there any other options?

Hey everyone, would you know how much a Manager in PwC US Advisory make, say in Washington DC? Would be great to understand the fixed as well as the variable component. Also do you guys use a purchase parity index calculator before you change geographies?

My American citizen 8 month old is on tourist visa in India; current stay runs out on June 7. Flying outside the country is a risk we don’t want to take w/COVID. Don’t want to overstay the visa either. So we applied online on eFRRO to convert his visa to X-1 so we can apply for his OCI. They didn’t ask for payment and message popped up saying watch your text/email for next steps. Anything else I can do?

Need to renew my EAD, can someone help me process? TIA

What is the best and cheapest courier service to send an parcel from us to India. I want to send some medicines and pain killer creams to my mom who lives in country side of up,India. Does custom blocks pain killer creams ?

Planning on getting married in a temple in the US. Does anyone know what all paperwork (eg marriage license, certificate, registration) I should be thinking about and how to get it done?

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