Just got introduced to this Telegram channel with some 80k folks fighting for visa slots in US consulates mainly in India. Things USCIS make us do. This can’t stoop any lower. What a terrible way of treating people.

Currently on H1B. If I go back to school Fulltime MBA which takes 2 years, will H1B visa be placed on hold or will it expire? I have two years left

Hello All, My employer doesn’t seem to be sharing i140 approval notice. I need it for H1b transfer to new employer.
Anyone faced similar situation and got a copy from USCIS directly? How long it takes and process for it please?

Appreciate your suggestions. Thanks.

Hello Amex Fishes,
Can someone please help me with what to expect in 2nd round of interview for product development analyst? Thanks in Advance!

Is there a reason to get the luxury SPG amex if I got the new Chase Marriott card like a month ago?

Looking for insight on business immigration firms in LA. I worked as a judicial clerk/staff attorney at the immigration court and occasionally handles decisions involving employment-based immigration, non immigrant visas, and waivers. I’d like to get into business immigration and eventually advice and counsel for employers, so I’m wondering whether I should be looking into full service firms with L&E and immigration. Thanks!

Hi, does anyone know / have experience on how big is the chance someone coming from Southeast Asian countries to work in the EU with the need of visa sponsorship arrangement?
Been applying for jobs in the EU but nothing good came out yet..
(Ps : I have experience working in Japan for a few years and did postgraduate study in Japan)
Thank you!

Has anyone here traveled to India from US through Canada? Do you know how long does it take to obtain the transit visa?

What is the average time required to get canadain visa after biometric done?

If I’m on a TN visa, do I have to get it updated if I move to a different city?

I’ve been looking to get back into remote CSR work, have experience in SAAS

I am considering moving from US to Canada within EY if my visa doesn’t work out. Joined EY TAS- OTS from MBA as a Senior last year with base of 150k. How much salary should I expect in Toronto?

Hi everyone, I am a development professional with 12 years of experience across climate change, sustainable development, CSR, livelihoods and M&E. I am looking for M&E, project/programme management roles in international development organisations in India and in Africa ( particularly Southern Africa and East Africa as I’ve lived/worked there before). Academics wise I’ve an undergraduate degree in economics and a masters in economic development.

H1b - how difficult is switching while being on h1b? Let's say you're working in US with h1b visa and you want to switch?

Trying to laterally move to another in house position. At my current company, Counsel is a Manager level position while Senior Counsel is a Director level and General Counsel is Senior Director. Would like to find if Counsel is a Director role at other companies.

Anyone watch the mayoral debate last night? Reading the recap, it seems like it wasn’t that interesting

How does leveling work for non-tech (non-swe) roles in Google?

Most information online are tech-specific, e.g., entry levels start at L3. Is it different for non-tech? E.g., fresh grads join at L1, 0-2y experience join at l2, etc.

Looking for a pair of stylish but comfortable shoes for the weekend grind. What do you guys wear?

I got into marketing because I thought it would be an opportunity to make good money in a field where I could still exercise my creativity, but I’ve found it to be extremely stifling and bogged down by bureaucracy. Does it ever get better?

Lots of us are skilled at delivery but most sales books seem to focus on the pitch and closing... What are your best resources for learning to develop and nurture strong, lasting client relationships?

Tips on giving notice over the phone? I’m required to be in the office 5 days a week but the two partners I work for never come on Fridays or Monday mornings

My brother got me a weightlifting belt
Unsure if I need one or when/if I should use it
Any advice?

Can I work at a radio station if I have an accent (not super thick, but still noticeable)? Not necessarily talk radio, more like a DJ (or whatever they call them these days)

Any thoughts of investing in gold or gold related instruments?

Any recommendations on JV funds, hard money, private equity etc to fund MFC deals and great residential deals brrr/flip. Finding some great deals in my local market. Any tips on raising capital or attracting investors?
Thanks in advance.

I think I've moved almost entirely from newspapers to newsletters. Media changes!

Hi Everyone,
Im looking for a switch ,
I have 2 years of experience
Having good problem solving skills using java
And my current pacakge is 5.5CTC
So , How much I can expect from switching...
Please Help me

Managers, what do you do to keep stressful projects from hurting your work/life balance?

Any other lonely social workers in here? I mean a lot to some of the people on my caseload but that's about it. Don't have any family near me and it's hard to make friends with non-SW's mostly just because I'm too tired after work to want to do much. Do you spend most of your time alone or is your social time self care for you? Just feel like I don't have a support system!

Anyone getting blown up on LinkedIn by franchisee opportunities? I have never indicated interest but get a new message from someone trying to pitch me almost every day…

Are you happy with your current compensation and career trajectory?

Do we know who the new BBDO recruiter is? Thanks Chicago fish!

Want to join new company after h1b transfer completed. Need to give 2 weeks notice to current employer. Can I work for current employer for those 2 weeks notice period after h1b transferred to new employer?when does the current employer get notified of h1b transfer, in case that happens?

How many days it would usually take to receive H1B approval notice in the mail? Have been contacting BAL since my case was approved on 06/17 and still they haven’t received it.

Hi all! Just got my perm approved woohoo. Filed in December. I know next step is I-140 and adjustment of status. How fast does this go? When will I hold a green card

Which one of the big 4 hires the best law firm to do the immigration?

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?

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)

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

Can I file for extension of the H1-B without the stamp?

How much time are PERM approvals taking these days??

EY fish - can anyone of you please share INSZOOM link? Currently traveling and need to access it. I don’t have access to EY laptop

Has anyone recently done visa stamping in India (Mumbai center) through Dropbox? My appointment is in 3 weeks and I heard of one occurrence in Mumbai where the candidate was delayed by 2 weeks (still waiting for his papers).

How do you guys get your perm experience letters signed? My firm requires some specific experience on the letters. How have you navigated it? Specially with EY/Deloitte?

Did anyone from EY receive a notification TODAY indicating that they were selected in the lottery?

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

How long is the current wait time for H4-EAD? My company attorneys are filing my wife's EAD on her behalf but they are saying she would not be able to travel outside US as it will update her i-94 records and it may reault in denial. Is that true?

Any folks here going through the H1B visa transfer process in the California service center? What are typical turnaround times like these days for premium processing? The official SLA is 15 business days but I thought they usually turn it in 1 week. It's been more than a week for me so starting to get anxious...

Can I receive rent on H1? How can that be accounted towards the end of the FY?