I have an approved I140 from previous employer and current employer hasn’t started GC yet. Been on H1B since 10 years now, so if my new GC doesn’t start before my H1B is up for approval in 2023 cont.

Joining Deloitte. I just submitted my documents to immigration. How long will it take to file my H1B case with USCIS? It’s wired big company like Deloitte is using third party law firm for H1B transfers.

Anyone did a H1B transfer recently using premium processing ? Trying to understand timelines

Question about B-2 visa extension. My mom came to US in Jan 2020 and I filed an initial extension for her to stay until Jan 2021. Is it possible to extend the stay further? What is the process?

Has anyone refinanced their student loans on h1b visa? Is common bond the only option?

My H1B extension was approved last week! Just want to throw out some positive vibes for everyone who’s still waiting on decision, and good luck!!!

Hi all! I recently made a change from HR to legal. I am now a paralegal II - Immigration specialist making 65-70k hourly base for a fortune 100 company. My office is situated in Missouri. Was this a good offer?

Can H1B approved under consular processing but yet to be activated be transferred to another employer and can the new employer apply for transfer and change of status?

Hi all!
My mother in law got scammed by a con artist from the UK online and lost $7K (damn you Facebook!)

Her status in the US is currently complicated and she doesn’t have a green card(tho she’s working on it), my wife(her daughter) is American.

I want to report this to the FBI’s elder fraud department but I don’t want to complicate her situation even more.

Does anyone know if criminal stuff like this and immigration related things are separated?

I am an SC on L1 B individual visa (valid until 2021 without any extension). Up for manager this year, will know in 2 weeks. Transferring to USA firm this year. What is the process, timeline for GC?

Deloitte folks, please share your experience on the green card process. Did it go smoothly?

Any updates on the EO to look into H1b after the GC pause?

Hi Folks, I'm currently in search of a mentor. I'm a 28y/o MSc grad and starting a Junior Funding Consultant role (writing grant applications for startups) as I'm tired of holding out for an entry level role in ESG/Sustainability - I keep getting rejections despite completing a very wide ranging internship at a renewable energy company. Last year I received an offer at Deloitte Belgium but due to Brexit & VISA delays, we couldn't continue. Now I'm unsure of my career progression & need guidance.

Hello Fishies
Just wanted your suggestion or guidance if spouse gets the inter company transfer , is there any chance partner company help him to get the visa or allow me to work from home?? Is it possible or any way how both can move without leaving the job ?

I spoke to HR about green card sponsorship. Requirements are at least a level 9 aligned to something that is in demand (Sap/oracle) Any experience in sponsorship without alignment to SAP/Oracle?

Does anyone know impact to h1b employees when a company is wholly acquired? As some of you know now, Navigant is being acquired by guidehouse. Does a new petition need to be filled now?

Anybody knows how brexit will impact Tier 2 Visa

What is average business immigration compensation in Austin? (Salary, bonus, profit share)

I moved to the Netherlands 3 months ago on a spouse visa. Was working with EY-P earlier. I have been applying to jobs and giving interviews but for some reason things are not working out. I get a different reason everytime (after going through the whole process). This has never happened earlier in life and now I don't know what else to do. I have worked as a strategy consultant (& a researcher). Should I change lines? Where else can I try?
I can't apply to boutique firms since Dutch is mandatory

Hi Members,
I am looking for Visa Sponsorship for Canada, Europe for C,C++, VC++, Active X, COM, C#, VB.net, SharePoint developer with 12 years of software development experience.

Anybody who temporarily relocated to Canada to renew their visa? How long did you have to wait there before coming back?

I just took an international trip via KLM and my ticket was bought through Delta. I’m a Delta Diamond Medallion. There were zero (actually negative) perks with flying with partner airline. More below

I’m so depressed, have been for years, and don’t see it getting better. I’ve tried everything from therapy, exercise, psychiatry, journaling, self help books, healthy diet, etc. what else is there?

Has anyone tried indoor gardening in NYC? Thinking this could be the best time to do so but not sure where to start.

Earlier Gamestop was supposed to file for bankruptcy, now they could make many more file for bankruptcy.
Play safe!

Are mid year promotions also on the way? Who will inform about it. Will we get email?

What’s the best way to find a roommate in NYC? Budget is 2500-3000 and want to live in Manhattan. With this budget (5500/6000 between 2 people), would I be able to find a decent apartment somewhere in Lower Manhattan?

I decided to move on from my job of 7 years, I had no days off, It was getting overwhelmed, I just wanted to spend quality family time, so I applied at another place and I was hired on the spot, so my old employer offered me what I wanted and I decided to stay, so my question is ….. how in a professional way do I tell my new employer that I not coming to work with them. I’m supposed to start by the end of this month.

Does anybody know which are the best in-house agencies to work for? Thanks!

I’ve been in PA two years now, and I still don’t understand how equity accounts work. What should you know by now that you don’t?

Tips and Tricks Thread: Post VA tips, useful apps/websites here.

Newly single 27F and already tired of the dating apps. I saw a group in London called Thursday Dating rents out different bars every week for singles to meet “organically” - does anyone know if there’s something similar in Boston?

How to be program manager?

Has anyone ever tried to work outside of AFS's typical locations (DC, SAT, STL)? I'd like to stay with AFS, but I want to move away from TX to CO. I've heard rumors that some people have been able to do this. Any experience or insight?

Medical device sales 100K OTE 4YOE.

Any other industries out there on straight commission or is that just us?

Anyone joining on 22nd or 16th August received any onboarding email for day-1 ?

UXers - I'm intrigued to know how specific your job role is under the umbrella term of UX. Would your job sway into other avenues such as UI, design, development or consultancy?

How much would you charge for building a design system for an enterprise, already having web and mobile apps? What would be a fair price?

Huge delays in biometrics

My H1B extension was approved last week! Just want to throw out some positive vibes for everyone who’s still waiting on decision, and good luck!!!

Hi all!
My mother in law got scammed by a con artist from the UK online and lost $7K (damn you Facebook!)

Her status in the US is currently complicated and she doesn’t have a green card(tho she’s working on it), my wife(her daughter) is American.

I want to report this to the FBI’s elder fraud department but I don’t want to complicate her situation even more.

Does anyone know if criminal stuff like this and immigration related things are separated?

Deloitte folks, please share your experience on the green card process. Did it go smoothly?

Anyone know a good degree evaluation service?

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

Any updates on the EO to look into H1b after the GC pause?

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?

Abandoning Green Card
Has anybody experience in giving up the LPR status after leaving the US for work and residency in another country/homecountry? I come from a low tax country and wonder whether Uncle Sam will send a final tax bill or penalty fee or even make it difficult/impossible for me to abandon the GC once I will leave the US again. This is crucial for me to apply for the GC.

I have a joke about H1Bs, but it is RFEd

For folks who have applied for AP/EAD, how long did it take for you to receive it?

Hi 🐠, connecting documents for I-485 filling. Any insight on the medical check? I don't have vaccination records. Is this required?

I have been trying to exit consulting for a while now. I am gonna get the EAD card for Gc somewhere around mid next year. Should I wait till I get it or should I make a move? Reason I ask is I’m getting very few callbacks and I think it’s coz I’m on a H1.

Are any Consulting firms hiring H1Bs in US? Came across job postings from OW, Alix but they all mention they don't want any H1Bs. Want to move from Deloitte.

When should I quit my current job if I’m on a TN visa and have another job lined up? After I get the new TN at the border, or before I get the visa? I’ve got all the paperwork ready I just need to go to the border to actually get the stamp... is it ok to quit?

I had to leave the US before my lease ended due to visa reasons and subleased the apartment. I will be returning to the US on L1A shortly after the sublease ends (but before the term of the lease expires), could that jeopardize my return on L1A?

Eb1 I-Long term employee. International transferee.

What happens if I change firms before filing i-485 (before it is pending for more than 6 months)? Do I need to apply for eb2 or eb1 again?

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

Can you travel out of the US while your H1B is pending approval?

Currently on STEM OPT.