I know EY has a 1 year policy to initiate green card processing if you don’t have I-140 with your previous firm, but wanted to check if there is a way to initiate the process before 1 year

Has H1b premium processing resumed for new applications? Wasn't today supposed to be the day to resume pp for applications after March (I believe)?

Has anyone had success claiming for unemployment benefits while on H1B? For data point, I’m in NY and I received a request for documents showing work authorization and sent back EAD, SSN, copy of H1B stamp and I797. Case is still processing.

I'm working in the US under H1B, I got a chance to face an interview for another company. My current company started the PERM application also and results will be out within the next 3 months. Is it okay to transfer my H1B to a new company? Can my H1B transfer be denied? How long will my green card application delay if I move to a new company and start to apply for a green card from scratch?

Putting an offer on a condo, do the folks on H1B include any visa clause for out? How do you factor for contingency when your visa is pending the regular renewal/ extension considering i140 is approved ?

I accepted an offer from Cognizant for a consultant position a little less than a month ago. My joining date is 5th September and I would need visa sponsorship. I have completed my pre joining formalities and background verification. The thing is I haven’t heard from HR in a while and no update as yet on visa sponsorship process. Should I be worried?

Hi All :) I need advise on whether it is possible to get my first time H1B stamped at a US consulate in Canada ? I am required to travel to Canada anyway for my PR stamping and I am trying to figure out if I can get my H1B stamped around the same time while I am in Canada for my PR, since it is extremely difficult to get appointments in India these days? I am currently based in US. Thanks!

Anyone went through the Immigration and H1B transfer process recently? How much time does it usually take after acceptance that the Immigration team reaches out?

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

if my PERM is filed in 6th year and approved , i140 pending and h1b maxing out ..can i extend h1b to 7th year?

Currently working in Arizona hybrid under my H1B status. My company is also located in AZ. I mostly do not need to go into office unless needed. Currently I’m planning to relocate to California for 2 months temporarily. My director is concern is this is going to affect my visa status. Does anyone have advice ?

Are Big 4s in Europe and Australia sponsoring work visa?
I qualified as a CA last year, overall around 4 yoe in Internal Audit

Need advice. Currently at $142k base. 3 years and 1 month left before I max out of H1b. Just got my PWD issued through current employer though their immediate reaction is subtly letting me know they’re not in a hurry to start recruitment. Got an offer today for $160k base. Similar role, both are good teams, etc. Do I politely decline and see my GC process through or accept and get more money? Feel like current employer will drag their feet as long as they can for retention purposes.

Anyone here know what marriage based green card timeline looks like how long does it take for the EAD and then for the interview to get scheduled?

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

On EAD. Anyone made the move to Canada, Europe, etc coz of the all immigration issues - H1B, DACA, etc. seriously thinking hard. limited options and so stressful to deal with.

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?

Thread to discuss TC, yoe and level for H1B holders. I can go first 192K, 15 yoe and M3. MCOL city.

I got H1B visa and 83K USD petition amount as annual package. Here I and my wife both are working and earning 50LPA together. My 7 yr old daughter and my wife will be on H4 Visa and she won't be able to work initially. I am confused whether I should opt for US or stay here only. Thoughts? Suggestions?

I am leaving US, because of no H1B. Why are you?

People on H1b. How have you managed your client travels pre pandemic? Does Deloitte do an amendment every time you start an engagement and travel to a different client location?

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?

Does EY pay for the CFE exam and Review course?

If the healthcare industry is so messed up, why hasn’t there been any successful healthcare startups? Seems like there is so much opportunity for improvement here, but there must be a reason no one is capitalizing on it. What are the barriers?

Would like to know what all is tested in pre employment health check up. Example- blood and other samples collected. What sorts of test they run. Which organisation does these tests.

COVID 19 crisis should make all states compact for licensing. Precious time was lost while nurses who wanted to work waited for states to pass emergency laws.

Please suggest a good Ladies PG near RMZ Ecospace.

Looking to get into some volunteer work - any ideas for a good cause in the area?

Is anyone else having trouble just BEING back at the office… for a full day? Even if it’s hybrid. It’s like driving me insane just sitting here in silence and making small talk from 9-5:30. I feel so trapped.

EY, GT or RSM (Senior Position in Dallas) and why?

Is it the same pay for all A1 at B4 same office same service line?

Does anyone know if we get Verizon or Apple discounts through Accenture? If so, where do I find more info? Buying a new phone at the moment

Anyone have leads on a live in or live out nanny in the Columbia/Ellicott City/Howard County, MD area? Two kids, a 4yo and a 4mo. Looking for someone to start next summer/fall so could work nicely if there are any families who will be aging out as their kids start school.

After the merger, what will happen to “Make a Green Choice”. Seems like we won’t be getting 1500 MR/night.

Thoughts on who the best agencies in Boston are, large or small.

I am joining RSM next week. What are the firm’s Christmas-new year lock down dates, if any?

does anyone know good pgs or 1 RK near Gurgaon gwal pahari Ericsson office?

How should I prepare for Customer Success Manager ? Please suggest..

What's a good salary for 4.5 years of experience as a Big Data Engineer (Azure/PySpark/Databricks) in the Amsterdam/Utrecht area?

In talks with recruiters and I feel like I'm being low balled.

Constantly thinking why I chose US to study and have worked here for several years. Visa is such an issue for long term career move. Might have choose Canada or Australia...

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?

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?

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?

What is the typical timeline for approval receipts in the mail after online approval of H1Bs? Feels like it’s taking forever.

Fellow 🐠, what’s the average processing time for H4 Extn? I have 4 months in hand. Is that enough?Heard premium processing is not available for H4 and EAD.

Will PWD processing times get better any time soon?

Such a pain to file LCA and amend H1B every time I travel somewhere for projects...sigh (working remotely sucks during this process)...

1-140 premium processing, it took 2 business days to approve.

Has anyone recently had success for H1b transfer from consulting to internal consulting in industry? Wanted to know If you received a RFE

What happens when you don’t receive any decision before October 1st from USCIS? My H1 is selected in the lottery but there has been no response at all after it. I am on valid F1 btw

Any rough estimates on current rfe timelines? Regular processing at Vermont Service Center. RFE response was filed March 18. Want to try to get a sense of when to expect a decision.

Deloitte folks, My H1 transfer is currently being prepare by the lawyer and they suggested recruiter to push back my starting date. Should I assume they will co-operate and adjust my start date?

SO and I have finally saved $500k. Should we buy a house or a green card (Indian born on H1 in the US, I-140s approved)

How many days is it taking to get the physical H-1B approval notice from USCIS, after the case is approved online?

More interested to hear from applicants whose petitions are processed at Texas service center.

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?

Can we do GLG type calls while on H1b? I get a lot of these requests but not sure if we are allowed to do this.

Is anyone aware if F1 transfer to a different school is possible after cap gap extension ends on Sep 30?

Anybody knows about new law about OPT-EAD individuals should be hired by a direct employer who pays their salary? Will it be an issue in the future if I am only hired on a contract basis?