Anyone on H1B here at Wells?

For those who applied for family-based green card, how long did it take USCIS to even open your package? I sent my package a month ago, and they haven’t even opened it as I didn’t get message or email.. Is this normal?

Moms on H1B , have any of you had luck finding non consulting jobs? Reaching breaking point and unmotivated to continue

New googlers - Has anyone gone through the immigration process to join google recently? How long has it been taking to get your work visa moved over to google? Trying to plan some PTO in my current role, based on how quickly I’ll need to give my 2 weeks notice.

Visiting Mumbai consulate for H1b stamping. Dropbox eligible. My visa expired on 31 dec 2017 and I m going on 28 dec 2018, 2 days before 12 months of visa expiry.

How are things in Mumbai recently ?

I have not had my H1B visa stamp yet (have not travelled abroad). I recently found my I-767A documents together with my other files sent by lawyer lost. I know I can request a new I767 A but would that affect my H1B visa stamp in the future? Thanks.

Does google do h1b sponsorship and GC filing for Finance professionals in their company? Or if reserved for tech folks only?

Has anyone heard H4 EAD premium processing? Can't wait to switch from my current H1B specialty

I was in usa for about 4 years from 2014-2018 so still 2 years reaming my h1b. My last stamping expired in Jan 2018 is it possible to renew my h1b? I have b1 visa as well can I travel and then initiate transfer and start working on receipt will that be ok?

When is a H1B eligible to initiate H4 ? Also what's the suggested time (when) for such initiation? Please help

Has anyone done a US vs Europe analysis for MBA and beyond?
Aiming to shift to Product Management post MBA, mostly for a better WLB
US: Houses some of the best schools with a huge tech market, but in the long term - getting a Green Card for an Indian (me) is tough, I've heard.

Europe: Pays relatively less across most industries - but places like Amsterdam have a culture that promotes WLB

What other things would you consider?

PS: Accepted into LBS, awaiting results from US schools

I am on OPT Stem currently in my last year. What are my next options for visa if my company doesn’t want to sponsor me for the H1B?

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.

Can anyone refer me/have knowledge about firms in the Charlotte area that are willing to sponsor H1B work visas for a FA role, recent MBA from Canada with a full time position but looking to move into the area soon.

Hey Everyone,

Any idea on how is the Job market for Power Platform (power bi + power apps) technologies in Canada??

My company is trying to retain me by saying they will file for Canada visa. Is it a trap like assuring h1b for usa ?

How long it takes for Canada Visa ? And what are the chances for getting work visa for Canada?

Anyone transfer from Big4 in Canada to Big4 in US? How long after joining did you wait to ask for a transfer? Does the firm give a L-1, TN or H1B?

Anyone on here on H1B and have moved on from consulting? What was the process like for switching H1B to the new company? Did you have to accept the offer before they started the H1B petition for you? Or was it more like a verbal offer?

Hi All,

Can anyone advice me the salary range offered for H1B for 12 YOE from infosys.

I filed my STEM OPT report late this year due to delays from the legal team and my intl advisor encouraged me to retain proofs in case I get in trouble filing for h1b or green card in the future. Is it appropriate to just screenshot the work emails + dates and send it to myself? What’s an ethical way of doing this?

Anyone here on H1B? My partner is finishing up grad school and is looking for marketing opportunities that will sponsor. Any insight/tips on her job search would be really appreciated!

Any good masters program that will accelerate career growth in Cyber field? Currently a S1 @ EY. Thanks in advance!

I know it’s none of my business and I’m an inexperienced 20-something, but my apartment neighbors’ toddler screams bloody murder at all hours of the day. Is this a common thing for toddlers to screech like this kid? If so, I feel for all the parents out there with little ones.

Anyone have good tenant lawyer recommendations? With all these stories of rent hikes happening all over the city, I’m looking into having someone look over my lease so I know my rights/ negotiating power once the time comes. How much would this cost since I’m just looking for legal advice?

Is booze allen Hamilton (bah) having any layoffs. Friend joined Bah last year Nov and was on prj till March.been on bench since then and now scared that layoff can happen anytime. Since they are new to bah don't have much network and don't know if others are let go. Any insight will be useful

Any respiratory therapist worked in the Phoenix area and liked their hospital? Where’s the best place to work ER or peds? What’s the going rate?

I’ve heard some negative things about the amazon culture being cutthroat, crazy number of hours etc. How true is it? What does amazon do specifically for women in tech and diversity?

How do you keep from losing your cool when your staff makes a serious mistake that could have been avoided? In this particular situation, an obvious mistake occurred due to miscommunication and will ultimately cost my company several tens of thousands of dollars? I can usually remove emotion from the situation, but I’m struggling with this one.

After I got selected for H1B lottery, is the cap gap automatically applied? I asked my school counselor for a new I-20 but he told me to wait for USCIS correspondence. Is there anything I have to do on my part? My EAD expires in June 30th.

Why is everyone radio silent regarding the Periscope sexual harrasment lawsuit?

Thoughts on this Kavanaugh fiasco?

Hi Folks,

Any vacancies for 4+ year experienced Java developer?

In a fertility office and wish there was a bumble bff for it. So many immensely successful women sitting here who prioritized career over family early on.

Also everyone (self included) looks terrified

Can i leave advisory/consulting for audit after working for 6 months resume wise? I wanted to go to audit after a diversity program, but no roles were available so i stuck with this. Im a financial guy and i can't do this anymore.

Hi just wanto vent on..f (30) . Was happy pre pandemic came home during and pressure to get married before 30 became enormous.
Got rejected many times in arrange setup due to looks (am fat)..felt worthless. I am Mtech, belonging to an affluent family ..never focussed on guys package just qualifications.. Believe in equality and was okay with a similar package match. Since childhood I was taught education can take you anywhere...followed the path myself. Present : got engaged to a guy ..continued

Has anyone had APs like or dislike you based on the opinion of the principal?

Comp check for Sr product managers in Toronto? Please and thank you!

I have got selected in BCG but got RFE in my H1b transfer, its been three months still response was not filled ? do you anyone know why they are taking long time to file ?
In addition to that will BCG files PERM and will they support immigration for the employees?

Folks, I have an H1b applicant I’m looking to hire. Can he be hired (I.e. change of employer) by our company whilst he is physically outside the US? He has an approved H1b with the current employer, but isn’t able to get back in until consulates open up. Trying to work with our legal team, but appreciate a more personal input from anyone

Quick poll - any H1B extension applicants who received and submitted RFE via normal processing heard back on decision yet? Please provide detail on when the RFE was submitted and decision received.

I am on non-STEM OPT with one attempt at H1-B. My wife has enrolled into a master's program so relocating isn't an option if I don't get picked. EY doesn't accept day1 cpt. Does Capone accept? Advice?

Those eligible to file AOS in October but priority date not current yet. Are y'all just hoping to get EAD sooner and avoid this prevailing wage nightmare or is there also a hope of GC sooner like in the next 2 years? I am trying to gauge if I should have a GC dream yet or that is still far fetched. Mar 2011 eb2 for context.

Can I teach workout classes (for a fee or in exchange for free classes) while on h1b?

Switching to another firm after 2 years because you want a significant raise v/s waiting it out until your GC is filed within the current company so that you don’t have to start over. Thoughts?

Can I travel through United airlines from India to USA? They seem to have direct flights. And is covid test mandatory to travel?

Just got rejection from BAL

Hi all. I am currently in the US on H1B. My I-797 is valid until Feb 2023 but my H1B stamp expired in Aug 2020. My wife is in Toronto Canada and I want to visit her using AVR. Is this currently doable or would you advice against it?

EY applied to convert my status from L1B to L1A in jan/21 (L1B expired in june) using forms I-129 and I-539. However, both forms have different processing times in USCIS website. 129 = 7 months, I-539 = 14 months. Does that mean it will take 14 months for it to be approved? 😨

EB2 to EB3 downgrade (OCT filing) , anyone under this category get biometrics appointments mailed out?

What is EY doing abt Eb2 to Eb3?

My mom is undergoing her change of status to a GC, since her work visa is supposed to expire, does that take away her rights from woeking one it does? I have heard that as long as you are in a change status process you can continue with your business until a decision is made. Apreciate the input

How long do firms typically take after receiving PERM approval to file I-140?

Has anyone here recently come back to the US with advance parole?

People who work in consulting.. how do you manage to travel to your home country? I’m in a project right now that ends in a month. It’s so hard to get a drop box appointment or a visa interview appointment for stamping and of course cannot travel in the middle of a project. It’s challenging to plan around this. Would love some insights into how y’all plan around visa appointments, projects and utilization.

Immigration team prposed GC in EB1 once I return from international assignment that is yet to start. SO has PD of 2012 EB3 that would be lost if he comes with me. What would be a good move?

Hi fishes, for those that have successfully used Day 1 CPT, what programs and institutions did you apply to? I have a colleague that’s in a bind and looking for options. TIA