PwC - Anyone has gone through H1B transfer recently ? Any experience/thoughts are much appreciated.

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?

Travel during H1B visa transfer. I'm switching jobs and I want to go to India before I start my new job. Wondering if H1B visa transfer can cause any pain because I'm out of country. Am I likely to need a new stamp?

Have a 2 hour layover in Jeddah from India to the U.S. Anyone know if this is fine .. any idea if they have US immigration at the Jeddah airport during the layover ?

Hi Folks,
Once the medical checkup is done, in how many days will I get my visa for Australia?

Currently looking to get back into the Job Market after a layoff in May. I have Been consulting on temp basic but looking to get back into employment full time. I have about 20 years of experience in Technology Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Fintech solutions. Any pointers will be welcome. I am seeking, remote, and location-based Jobs. I am open to working in the African Region or in the United States (I don't require any visa assistance)

If I take my Schengen visa from the French embassy, can my first stop be another country before I go to France?

Is there another Visa inc bowl? Surprised this only has 89 members and wondering if this isn't the main bowl?

Can you stamp your H1B visa in Canada?

Looking for some guidance on Australia PR process. Been in the US for a decade and half and still on H-1B visa with lot of uncertainties. Hoping to apply for Australia PR and move.

Hello Everyone, I'm new to fishbowl and hoping that I'm able to reach my goal of placing myself in a #job and helping others too in finding a job here in #Dubai. Does anyone have any leads or referrals for an Executive Administrative Assistant / Secretary / Junior EA role? I have a total of 22 years of experience in the administrative field & Executive Assistant certified by Davars. Currently on a visit visa in Dubai.
Thank you for the leads and referrals. Stay safe, Stay Blessed.

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.

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!

Are those of us on H1b/F1 allowed to enroll in community College for any courses? The one near me has a motorcycle training course that waives the skills test for 1/3rd the price of its competitors

Can I start a side hustle on H1-B visa? Need to know the legal procedure to be followed. Any links to simplified details?

Hello everyone! Due to visa issues I will transfer from the US to another Bain office and was considering Dubai. How is WLB (amount of hours)? How flexible is the expense policy? Is it actually fun to be there? Thanks in advance!

Anyone preparing for Australia immigration? Where are you at the process?

Hi Fishes.
Could you pls help me with the below?

My CTC is very low . Approx = YoE (4.5).
I'm currently nominated for H1b 2023 and the process is pending with USCIS approval after lottery. Heard that the H1B process would take months to get completed. Is it worth waiting for the process to get completed or should I make a switch . Kindly pour your suggestions .

Still using Ally Bank savings account, but the APY had dropped to .60%. Time to move. Any recs on personal savings account? This is my emergency “savings”

Hello Fishes,

Anyone here as VP or AVP in barclays...I've came across with one very suitable opening with barclays... Can anyone reffer me please?

Best podcasts for personal financial management?

Any amateur music lover/ band player? I would like to meet more people like me who play music apart from their day time profession.

Does anyone here live on Vancouver Island or know about it? Worth it?

Anyone from India appearing for CPA?? Want some idea for sending transcripts process to NASBA

does FAANG care about cloud certs?

Anyone from Deloitte here?

Best long term investment strategy against inflation to get to a large nest in for retirement?

Have offer from Nagarro Gurgaon. Is it possible to relocate to Bangalore post covid instead of Gurgaon ?

Hi everyone, first timer here. Having some issues w. our 4 yo being pushed around and bullied at preschool. He’s really sad and upset. He’s also super shy & introvert. Any advise? Pep talk? Discuss with teacher?

Travel during H1B visa transfer. I'm switching jobs and I want to go to India before I start my new job. Wondering if H1B visa transfer can cause any pain because I'm out of country. Am I likely to need a new stamp?

What are some good east coast cities to buy an investment property in? For those of you who have done this before, what's better for a first time buyer/investor - commercial or residential?

Based in NYC but looking to buy outside the city. Something that's 400-500k and has good rental potential. Thank you.

If I take my Schengen visa from the French embassy, can my first stop be another country before I go to France?

How many of us desis work at MBB? There are a ton in tech consulting in various firms but want to see how many are doing pure strategic gigs at MBB.

Desi 🐟 fam - What apps are you using to make payments in India using US credit card?!
I use Wise for money transfers and other payments using debit card but i want to pay with my credit card and wondering if there's an option for that

Anyone play an instrument and if so which one?

Seeking immigration / travel advise. I know we are not lawyers but any experiences / stories would be helpful.

Can I enter the US when I have H1B change of employer petition approved but employed with my current company and serving notice period? Which company’s I-797 form do I show immigration? Do I tell them about switching jobs, etc.?

My new company lawyers are not providing clear guidance on this and suggesting against travel due to COVID in general. Thank you.

I was in an accident last week and I wanted to know if there would be any implications for internationals on OPT/work visas if we file a lawsuit.

What are the repercussions? Kindly help

Are there any investment club bowls here? I was thinking maybe there should be a desi group here for this. If not, how many of you would be interested in joining one.

Missed cc payment. Amex posted 60 day missing payment to credit bureau. This is first time i missed payment. How this impact my credit score. How to rectify. Applying for mortgage now. Any tips

I am scheduled to fly from NYC to Mumbai via Paris next Wednesday (Jan 5) for a ~10 day trip. Have any of you, your family, friends, etc. flown a similar route (I.e. from US to India via Europe) in the past week? If so, what is the arrival process (Covid test, quarantine requirements, etc.)? I’ve had all recommended vaccine shots and I’m only in Paris for a 2 hour layover (not leaving the airport). Any information on this would be greatly appreciated!

What’s the best phone package to call landlines and cellphones in India? I’m paying $50 a month for a vonage line and it’s only used one-off when my in-laws visit.

Hey Fish fam - is Turkish airlines reliable and good for a trip to India?

So I was supposed to get married next month, but Covid-19 is clearly messing with that. Really feel like pundits/astrologers should be liable for peddling muhurats that clearly aren’t “auspicious”...

Anyone here who moved from India to work in consulting in the US - I'd love to hear what you wish you know when you started - I start this summer and would love to understand expectations.

Just watched Karan Arjun. SRK is the GOAT.

Any good india health insurance policy for parents. My ICICI Lombard guy is quoting 96k for 2 years for both parents . 2k per month. I have had it from last 10 yrs so never changed it. Now cost has gone up so thinking of other company ?

There are what 750,000 desi h1bs in the US?? If even 10% of us protested and walked down the street, this green card ling wait racism/discrimination issue would be solved and we would all have hope and residency rights.

Which websites do you use for booking tickets for India travel ?

Any willing to refer me? Open to D,Pwc and MBB. 13 years experience in consulting and industry. Pharma and biotech