I am a new mom working on H1-B visa. Due to pandemic, I am considering extending my leave as I don’t have any family or help here. After 16 weeks of paid parental leave, my employer can provide unpaid FML. Can I take an unpaid FML on H1-B. Are there any implications? My PERM process will also start in a month’s time

For H1B transfers to Google, typically what is the set start date after you receive written offer?

Hi fishes. Currently interviewing with Accenture for the Talent & Organization (T&O) team for the change management profile. Wanted a quick comparison of the work life balance, career progression, perks and benefits compared to EY GDS. Thanks in advance.

Help!
Planning on moving to London from New York for with 9mo baby in January. Would love some advice on the following topics:
1) Areas to look for affordable housing in a good area - potentially 2bed within the 1500 range?
2) would you recommend owning a car or would public transport be sufficient?
3) How does child care work (nanny/daycare)?
4) Is there an option to hire help for regular cooking, household chores, etc? If yes, what are the prices charged?
5) how does pay work with a transfer?

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

Hi All,

How long do ppl in the US generally take leaves in December for vacation?
Only last couple of weeks or the entire month?

Hi, I work under contract for a foreign company as an APM. I have an import export licence and send the monthly invoice to my HR. My benefits include the following in-hand allowances: food, internet, sports, vacation, training and hardware. Plus a yearly bonus.
Can someone help me out as this is new to me, how can I save my taxes? (I have to file ITR 4)

Hi! Does anyone have any Christmas gift ideas for a 30 year old female (currently pregnant)? She loves almost all designer brands, but I’m hoping to keep it under $500... (sister-in-law).

Wiproites anybody joined wipro through a conversion from vendor payroll?how does contract to hire work in wipro?my wife works for wipro, but on 3rd party payroll. She was told by wipro manager that even if her parent company doesnt agree, wipro has the clause to automatically convert contractors into permanent hires. Whats the procedure?pls throw light

What is the relocation allowance at Natwest ? Thanks

Any suggestions of any good consulting firm in infrastructure/transport? Preferably the ones who can provide work visa sponsorship

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

We have a opening for someone 7-8 years of experience in finance reporting domain JPMorgan Chase . Person should be good in advanced excel powerpoint. Alteryx or tableau exp would be added advantage. Dm if you / any your acquaintance is interested

Do in house counsel jobs offer green cards as part of the offer? Anyone has any experience with this? I’m currently at a firm on H1B and figured law firms are more likely to sponsor it before I head to in house, but wondering what companies’ policies are...halp!

I am currently working in CitiCorp as Java Spring Boot Developer

YOE - 6 Years 10 Months
CTC - 12.6 LPA
I am looking for a permanent wfh as its boon for women employees, i felt this will help to manage both family and work,pregnancy times, post maternity i feel WFH will give lot of support. I need all ur helping hands to guide me with good companies. i am scared about "Job Security" for wfh employees though i am very workaholic and work for almost more than 15hrs per day

I am on a student visa and looking for a job that can also sponsor my H1 B visa
I will really appreciate your help fellow fishes

Doge in the top 30! That, and the fact that my 70 yr old mother in law bought some of everything on coinbase should signal the beginning of the end.

What to do with stocks/crypto accumulated in US, sell them when moving back to home country after completing H1B ? What about taxation when you hold and sell later ?

Any recommendations for sauce for duck? Cooking duck breast for the first time and looking for inspirations.

I'm currently an Account Executive on the agency side but looking to move back to the carrier/broker side. Does anyone know of any remote positions for an Account Executive or Underwriter?

For people who live alone, how are you staying motivated? I’ve been feeling more depressed lately and really need some advice to get through this whole wfh thing

I have a 3D printer that I’ve been using for a couple of years and really want to start trying to use it to generate some income, but I’m trying to find a real market for 3D printed items, parts, custom pieces, etc.

Does anyone have any needs for 3D prints? Let’s chat!

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?

My date won’t share his playlist with me (I can listen to it but he won’t share it). Just curious, is playlist a big deal to guys? We are both at early 20s and only dated for a week

Looking for any contract telecom work.

Hello! I am looking for a referral for Google. Would anyone would be open to referring me? Happy to share my LinkedIn/resume. Thanks!

Hi There....Citi-zens.... Can someone help with referral in anti money laundering, Finance crime,KYC roles in SME & TL roles? I don't have the exact job codes

I live in a condo w maybe 50 units currently half full. Our gym is still open. Rarely more than one person in it. My SO was pissed I went and said that’s breaking quarantine. Ridic or should not go?

I cleared Accenture interview and today got an email to upload documents on their portal. Also, got a call from HR and she asked about the salary expectations and other details. And few minutes later I found that my profile has been put on hold.

question is, they will negotiate with me or they have rejected my profile ?

Hi Guys, I am Frontend developer (Angular, YOE - 3.5) with 2 offers to choose from . Kindly suggest which company I should join.
1. Dassault system:- 17.2 LPA (16.3 fixed)
2. British Telecom:- 20.5 LPA (18.75 fixed)

what are the potential start dates for EH associates at BCG?

Hi is there anyone working in Novartis india Research & Development division for contract roles ? I got an opportunity to work with Novartis hyderabad in contract role.Iam confused whether I should consider it or not.

How transparent is your firm about your H1B application? Do you get your application receipt number? I’ve worked really hard to get this job and made a lot of life changing decisions and worried about losing all this just because my application isn’t picked in lottery🥺🙁.

Wife’s L2 EAD finally changed status to “New Card Being Produced”. Took 12 months including RFE, feels good to know her “american dream” is about to start. Today is a damn good day.

If my H1 is up for extension on July 2019, when should I initiate extension. Can I change my home city in that time period?

Do the RFEs to a premium H-1B extension filing get treated as premium as well and resolved faster or do they take the usual time once RFE comes in?

Has anyone had their LCA location updated so they can work from a different remote work location than their home office city? Did your firm take care of the process for you?

Can those not picked in lottery earlier this year and whose status still reads submitted still expect a selection over the next 2 months in case those selected are denied approval?

I need you help to work in you country i want know you country and your culture

When I receive an RFE while waiting for approval for i140, can I use that as an opportunity to submit additional evidence? Apart from what was specifically asked in the RFE?

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?

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.

Any success stories with EB5? Who did you use? How were the investment terms? Been on H1b 9 years now and no end in sight with eb2 wait. Concerned with risk of outright fraud not 500k investment amnt.

My Dropbox processing status changes from "administrative processing" to "issued" today. From experience, any idea when the passport will be sent to/be available at the Dropbox location?

Really over this job, but company just started my GC application. I hear it takes about 2 years. Is the GC worth the wait? Does the time go by fast? Lol I feel stuck here & just tired. Send help

Is any USCIS processing center known to be not good for h1b? Not processing time wise but like lot of rejections and stuff

Peeps I have H1b till Sep 2021 but my passport expired in Sep 2020 and along with it my I94. I had already renewed my passport back in Feb but haven’t left the country since. I read online that my presence in the USA is unlawful and staying here unlawfully for more than 180 would bar me from entering US for 3 years. What are my options ?

Any company file GC on day 1 in NYC or NJ area or east coast. Maxing out in feb 2022 and on bench nothing is started. What I can do ? Please suggest. Skill set AWS/ DevOps/ Infra.

Has anyone requested for an experience letter from Deloitte for Canada PR? The automated letter doesn’t provide job responsibilities. I requested an exception and they want to know the reason for it.

I heard that Travel team will automatically file your extension processing in premium mode if your DL has expired? Is this true? Not looking for premium processing.

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...