Is it allowed to travel outside of US while H1B extension RFE is pending ? Please advise. TIA!

How long before flight do You recommend I get to get to DCA? Assuming no checked bag and TSA pre check.

Anyone up for mountains?

I just booked my air ticket to base location. Can I put ticket in concur for reimbursement now or they need a boarding pass also?

Headed to Iceland in November. Besides the Northern Lights, hot springs, etc., any recommendations on fun things to do while there? Some less touristy activities? Thanks!

Driving to Louisville from Chicago for a weekend in September. Any suggestions for food/nightlife there or must-see stops to take if driving through Indy?

For my new apartment I have the option to pay rent on credit card but it comes with a 2.95% transaction fee. Does anyone know of a card with cash back at more than 2.95% to make it worth while to pay with a credit card?

Where can I get good deals for business class flights to Asia? I dont know if there is any but just wondering if any of you have any info handy

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Do you all know if the US b1/b2 visa applications are open? Are the consulates accepting appointments for these?

Hi all, I’m new here in NY so dumb question but how is the subway line G? I’m in queens and I want to try to visit Williamsburg. Thanks 😆

Can I demand for an US based project with the organization before I join? I will be getting my US L2 Dependent Visa in a few months time. I basically want to work in offshore until that time and then be positioned in the on-site role once I travel. Larsen & Toubro Infotech

Do you agree the US Immigration process needs to change Y/N only

I have 170K AMEX points and I want to use them for a trip to europe. How would you maxime their value? Buy flights on amex? Transfer to airline partners, get lodging, or something else?

Any one up here close to Atlantic city today and tomorrow?

I am getting an opportunity to move from deloitte USI to Deloitte US. Just curious will I be working in USDC or PDM ? and is it possible to join deloitte consulting US on h1b after coming here or no ?

I have coinbase and Binance accounts. I want to get into alt coins but I haven't moved anything from coinbase to Binance yet. Before I transfer coins, I was wondering whether creating a GDAX (cont.)

Does delta partners pay more than MBB upto manager level?

Fishes,

Please suggest a good credit card for regular air travel , airport lounge access with less/annual charges.

Any review on IDFC first select credit card

How involved are the partners in your firm with the day to day of cases? Not really involved unless an important depo or trial? I’m a second year and basically do everything short of trial.

Any insight into Squire's starting salary in Cleveland?

Any one from Cardinal Health for referral ?

Hello, I recently graduated this past December. I am applying for jobs and getting interviews, which is good, but I want to interview with as many companies as much as possible. How do you juggle having multiple interviews with most of them being in different stages of the interview process?

Marriott loyalist here - seems like almost everyone who is salty about the merger were previously SPG folks. True?

Hey. No referral needed just wondering if anyone here works for PayPal in customer service. Any thoughts ?

Has HCl reopened their offices in India. I was having hr discussion and they told office have been reopened.

Anyone here who works in North Carolina big law? I was wondering what the culture is like (coming from a big law in a bigger market) and whether you get quality and consistent work? Also, wondering how the market is right now with the looming recession and the layoffs.

Anyone know anything about Creative Circle?? Got an email looking to move forward for a Copywriter position. Any advice?? Salary estimate?

I'm from Baltimore, and lately, we have had a crazy buying spree, I mean I have sold the same property 2 times in less than 2 weeks, and the person who bought it immediately put it on the market and made an average of $25k in less than 5 days. Many reports show that investing in Baltimore and Philadelphia is the future, I don't doubt it. What is the fastest you have ever resold a property?

Average LPN salary in NJ with 10+years of experience?

How can I get on upgrade list for a domestic award ticket?

Plenty of open seats and im United Gold but not on the list.

What’s the perception of Zenith? Do they hold value decently well? I really like the new and old El Primeros

For those of you out there that are your own independent RIAs, what performance/billing reporting software do you use? I researched multiple providers when I first set up my single man shop......

How is keto for the sedentary office lifestyle? Any mental / mood side effects?

Has there been a time where you had a hard time selling a property? If so what made it hard to sell and how did you finally sell it?

Video submissions. Company is asking me to take off the privacy settings but i don't really want this on my public Vimeo page. Any solutions other than paying to upgrade my Vimeo account?

How do you guys deal with the politics of consulting? I have bad anxiety as it is, but it’s really wearing on me. I feel singled out in a lot of cases by colleagues who don’t have much tact (contd)

Can people on H1B apply for jobs that say “remote/headquarter city” and keep on living wherever we are? Or do we have to move to the header quarter city?

Anyone has the link to the latest EO?

I recently received an offer from a competitor with a promotion to my existing role and close to 50% hike. PwC is about to file my I140 in premium now and now I am caught up in 2 minds. Would I wait for another 180 days to make sure that my I140 technically cannot be revoked or do i risk joining the new firm ? The new firm would start my GC process after 6 months of joining and my H1 max out period is in July 2024.

Any suggestions are welcome!

Has anyone recently gotten a NIE approved? If so, did you file it before leaving the US? The Embassy I am looking at says it may take up to 35 business days before they make a decision and requires to send the application after leaving the US.

I am trying to evaluate whether it is worth taking the risk. Thanks.

Deloitte started my green card process in 2019. Went through prevailing wage last September, then they paused the process I guess due to covid and political reasons. I checked last month and it’s still on a pause. My 6 year H1B is up in 2023. Any suggestions on what to do next or anyone know how long the pause usually last? I am from China mainland. Thank you

What would happen to H4 ead /h4 cos while we travel out of country.

Quick question- should I still apply for 2yr STEM OPT extension if I was picked in H1B lottery this year? My Company is in process of filing H1B petition.
Apologies if this has been asked before (I couldn’t find the thread)

Recently got my H1B approval mail from the companies law firm. What is the time frame to go to my home country and get the passport stamped ?

Given current immigration climate do you regret choosing US to build your career. If Trump wins it will be final nail in the coffin. Miller and anti immi gang will hang us dry

I saw some people here who were denied for lack of evidence of relationship with employer for working at client sites.

I currently work from home but could be working from my home office.

Okay to change jobs and reapply for H1 transfer within the same year? Got an RFE the last time - does this make the latest application higher risk?

H1 extension approved. I am thankful but I now stop praying for myself and pray for all of you going through this process. I know you will come out victorious too. God bless you all.

Can current employer use prior employer approved i140 for requesting multiple H1B extensions or do they need to have a new approved i140 for requesting another extension?

Has anyone ever had a company file for green card, while still on OPT. One last try for H1-B next year, trying to think through non conventional options (also not a citizen of China or India)

Is visa stamping open in Canada?

Currently submitted PERM and still waiting to hear back. If I get promoted to manager while I’m still waiting to hear back for PERM, do I need to restart my process as my title changed?

485 final action date is current in Aug but still hasn’t done fingerprint. Have already submitted medical. Will I get GC as soon as the fingerprint is done?

Hi, I am on H1B and partipated in an online survey (a few of them last year). I only get to redeem the points for gift cards (no cash transactions) but once the overall redemption crossed $600 previous year, I was asked for ssn to issue a 1099-MISC form (I did confirm with the company). But now I got a 1099-NEC form (non employee compensation) which I believe should not be getting on h1b as it is considered as self employment. Any ideas on how to deal with this?

I am looking to receive some input on a TN Visa. I currently have an offer at a consulting firm in Toronto with expectations to fly to the U.S. for team meetings. The firm is applying for a TN visa on my behalf, however, has indicted that my science degree may be an issue and they are currently discussing with their attorney. I understand the MC TN visa faces a lot of scrutiny, however, would I be declined just on my education? I have a year of experience in consulting already.