I am currently waiting for my travel permit and EAD to be issued. I applied for a marriage based green card when I was on an f1 visa, out of San Diego on November 1, 2021. I went to my biometrics appointment on December 3, 2021. How long would it take to get the employment authorization in California? The timeline seems to be different now versus last year thanks to omicron. Looking forward insights from anyone in the same boat. Thanks.

Do you buy insurance when travelling to US for fun? Moved to Europe recently and this will be my first time back in US without employer health insurance - should I buy travel insurance? Where from? Thanks!

Does anyone have a referral for “Citi Double Cash” credit card?

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 was platinum lifetime marriott... on the spg app, i now show gold lifetime. That should show Platinum lifetime right?

I NEED HELP WITH CREDIT SCORE issues: Two months ago my credit score went down by 30 to 40 points due to dad missing credit card payment by a day (i got added to as authorized user on his credit card for me to build credit but now I’m filled with regret). I was devastated by it. This past month I have been making more payments and paid off my aug statement in full thinking it will boost my credit score. But I don’t know why it went down another 10 points. More below:

Anyone else not getting points / nights for recent Marriott stays? Account activity isn’t working in the app

Can I travel to India via Paris on expired H1b stamping. Or do i need to take other flight options via middle east or direct flights to India? Please share any info or insights. Thanks!

Deloitte 🐠 - did anyone get selected in the H1B lottery this year? I have only heard of rejections so far sent from BAL

Can anyone let me know, if Capgemini allows people to work from other countries who is going on tourist visa? Should we work only in Capgemini laptop? or any laptop? I am planning to work from other countries while going on a tour. Any ideas

Buying a Cathay Pacific Economy flight, am AA Platinum, can I use AA miles to upgrade my CX flight?

How does Visa bonuses work? Does everyone with an average strong rating automatically get the target 8, 10, or 12%, etc. bonus? Do they get more or less for other reasons?
Who gets equity?

Cleared first round and my on-site is next week. It just came to my notice something about visa sponsorship in JD. It states “This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.” I have H1B but I would need H1b transfer and GC sponsorship. Can anyone help me out here.

At Johnny’s Hideaway in ATL. Ask me anything.

Looking to fill an open manager role on a supply chain implementation team for fortune 15 company. Short implementation cycle (3weeks). Travel but flexible. Stress is much lower than consulting.

I stopped contributing to my 401K for the last three months in order to pay off credit card debt. I am 28 and have about 68K in my 401K. Was this a smart decision? I want to get out of debt as quickly as possible and I have no student loans or car debt.

Is there travel often in Deloitte ARA? The job posting says 50% travel but that seems like a lot...

My queries is related to ELSS fund.

Can some one please explain me the concept of lockin perod in ELSS fund.?

I have a sip which started on 1st June, 2019.

So the lockin will b till 1st June, 2022 or the 2 yr lockin will keep on adding on each sip?

I am bit confused here.

Any help much appreciated.

Just recently got into consulting after 5 years in industry as an Electrical Engineer but looking for firms that do more energy and infrastructure modernization work. Any firms really known for this?

Has anyone completed Cornell’s EMHRM program? If so, any advice for the official interview that happens after the application is submitted?

Hi Fishes, Is the office final location finalised yet for pune? I am going to join in a month..

I'm considering hiring someone who may be required to have a series 65. How long should it take someone who is (a) smart & (b) no industry knowledge to study and pass?

Is thought works a good organization to join , in terms of job security and work life balance ?

Im working on creating job descriptions from scratch. Is it illegal or not a good practice to take ideas from other job descriptions on the web? I won’t be using word for word of course - a paraphrase and adding our company touch. Any advice?

I got 2 times in Nagarro cheerboard. For Sep and Nov month.

Will this be beneficial in appraisal?
BTW 2 Cheerboard ka bas 1000 rs mila
😭😭

Anybody know if there’s a Toronto Lawyers bowl?

Offered lead engineer designation for 4.7 YOE .they normally offer this position E1.2 band ??

Pros and Cons of working at Cerner?

My company is looking for a new CFO (my would be boss) and I may have an opportunity to interview him/her. What questions should I ask ?

Starting wage for a Radiology informatics application analyst? I live in Ohio. Thank you!

Hello all! I am new to Fishbowl, I’m loving the community thus far. Would love some likes so I can DM

What's the longest vacation you've taken and where did you go? Thinking about capitalizing on my unlimited PTO and want some ideas.

For those who use via fairly often: do you tip your via drivers?

Hey guys! So yesterday, I was in the running for 2 positions in the same division at Goldman Sachs, got invited yesterday to go for a 3rd position after they submitted my HireVue, all of this is in the Salt Lake City office. They came back to me shortly after that saying they were inviting me to a superday next week for all 3 positions. If anyone knows what the next steps are, I’d appreciate any info or insight. Just looking to see what the chances of getting an offer or anything like that.

Are employers withdrawing i140 after employee quit even if the I140 was approved 3 years back. Wife is on H4EAD what is the impact if I140 is withdrawn?

Anyone else stuck here without family? I'm in SF and my roommates are going home to their families tonight and i'm going to be alone, it's going to be a long 3 weeks..... 😭😭😭

Deloitte 🐠 - did anyone get selected in the H1B lottery this year? I have only heard of rejections so far sent from BAL

Can I travel to India via Paris on expired H1b stamping. Or do i need to take other flight options via middle east or direct flights to India? Please share any info or insights. Thanks!

How much of a notice does one typically get before their biometrics appointment for GC EAD?

Are those of us on H1b/F1 allowed to enroll in community College for any courses? The one near me has a motorcycle training course that waives the skills test for 1/3rd the price of its competitors

I‘m considering an add-on degree in the US on top of my MBA from a leading Euro school, in order to be able to work in the US. My employer wouldn’t sponsor me, so no internal transfer! STEM or no STEM...still up in the air. Crazy idea or not? What do you think?

My h1b got picked up in lottery this year but case hasn’t been processed yet. Meanwhile I also applied for H4ead extension. What happens to it when H1b gets approved?

Why if you are on H1B is so much problematic for vendors looking for contractors ? Vendors keep on asking to join on W2 rather that Corp to Corp although for employees on H1B we cannot join on W2 due to immigration issues. Point being does it matter for end client , if the contractor is coming as W2 or not ?

If I get fired while on OPT without getting my H1-B stamped, is it useless or can it be used in future for some other job?

Has anyone received receipt numbers for EB3 (downgraded from EB2) in Oct 2020?

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!

Is this a good year for lottery?? I feel companies like TCS, and other it body shops won't be filing h1bs as they are working remote. I know no one was the answer but I am feeling scared. About to send my documentation and stuff by EOD. Fingers crossed

I believe most members of this group are tense & anxious owing to the uncertainty surrounding H1b. Can we have members post some positive stories here ? Cases of extension/transfer approval( w/wo RFE)

From the day my firm files my green card application, how long will I have to wait to be approved and receive my green card? For further context, I was born in China and only have an undergrad degree.

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

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??

If visiting home country after transfer approval, will I be eligible for drop box? I have my current employers stamped h1b visa valid till end of next year. Thanks