PwC 🐟 - If I secure an offer, can I join on receipt or will I only be eligible to join after the H1B transfer is approved? Somebody told me it is the latter and that seems like a really long wait!

EY people: has anyone heard from immigration today? I’m losing hope

Fresh grad, just started work in the US (~1 month in) but want to move back to Dubai due to personal reasons. Will hitting the 6m mark (1y won’t be possible - immigration) be helpful? (Cont)

Hi Fishes,
My wife got the Visa however with the visa envelope she didnt recieve the BRP letter collection for UK.
What can be done here ?How can she travel ?

Can you negotiate with your consulting firm on green card sponsorship? entry level out of college

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

If I have a valid H1B until May 2025, will the i131 being denied have any impact on me? I need to travel out of country and I know that’ll result in i131 being denied automatically. I have filed for 485 in July 2022 and hopeful that it’ll get approved before my H1B has to be renewed in May 2025. Is there any risk of travel king out of country multiple times on H1B before 485 approval?

Fishes, need some guidance.

What would ensue if I convice US talent recruitment team that I have US H1B visa and get my offer letter released, and then apply for US Visa?

Is this some sort of scam/crime?

Thoughts?

Anyone here from IQVIA that have had their green card sponsored here? What was your timeline like?

I have approved I-140. Indian nationality so priority date not close to current. If I switch employer, does my employer need to apply for PERM and i140 again as soon as I join, to get H1B extensions?

Scenario: US visa expired in 2021. Applied for a Canadian tourist visa to hopefully go for H-1B stamping in Canada once they open appointments.
Biometrics completed. Haven’t received any comm regarding my tourist visa approval. My partner already revived the visa long ago even if we allied together. Could it be because my US visa has expired? The reason I gave for applying for visitor visa was just for tourism purposes.

For fish on TN Visa and looking to exit. How does the job transition process work?

Do you wait for the TN visa from the new company to be approved before giving your notice ?

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

MBB folks on H1-B who recently switched to FAANG - did you run into any issues with visa transfer? My transfer has been filed and I’m a bit nervous about USCIS’ perception of consultants and the current sentiment around H1-B visas.

Folks - what's the risk while filing for an LCA for a new project? Potential for RFE or possible rejection/cancelation of H1B? Moving from OPT to H1 so would appreciate some inputs

Would anyone in a product analyst role at Visa or senior product role be open to chatting? Looking to pivot into payments industry from financial services and would love to get a better sense of product

Hi All - My husband has got an opportunity in UK (London) for 75k, and we are planning to move UK. I earn 20 LPA in India. Will I get job easily in London?? Currently, UK firms are not accepting applications since Visa is still in process. Looking for good advises from experienced folks. Thanks in advance.

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

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.

Does companies in Europe offer visa for entry level positions as well?
I saw positions in for very entry level position requiring no experience, I have 1 year exp and I have got first round invitation. what are the chances usually?

Hi fishes, I have recently attended an interview with Accenture India Accenture couple of days back and can see the candidature status is on hold after my 1st round of interview. Does this mean that they are waiting for others to complete their interview or am I rejected? If not ,how many days they tak appxm to make a decision. I tried reaching out to recruiter and as usual they are not lifting or responding to my messages.Has any one faced this situation with Accenture? Thanks in Advance!!

Any reference to organisation heirarchy/bands/titles in Tata Digital?

Hello Guys , is there anyone who is currently working in Accenture, Riga, Latvia, need advise on how much to ask for expected salary for data engineer

How is Issaquah Highlands? Good neighborhood?

Please bring back the Tea machine that was there in cafeteria.

I NEED HELP WITH CREDIT SCORE issues: Two months ago my credit score went down by 30 to 40 points due to dad missing credit card payment by a day (i got added to as authorized user on his credit card for me to build credit but now I’m filled with regret). I was devastated by it. This past month I have been making more payments and paid off my aug statement in full thinking it will boost my credit score. But I don’t know why it went down another 10 points. More below:

Guys, does Barclays have any projects which works in Power Platform technology ( Power Apps, Power Automate, etc)??

I need a referal

Hi there - I am curious if anyone knows what total comp is usually for a PE Operations role with 2+ years of strategy consulting?

Obviously it depends on the shop but some ranges around cash (base+bonus) and equity ($5k per buyout is what I’m being offered) would be great

Would you rather work at McKinsey or in a Product Manager role at a company like Cisco / Indeed / Atlassian as a new MBA grad?

As LTI is giving posting to people in Kolkata recently, can someone tell if good projects are present there? Is there any onsite opportunity as well?

Anyone heard of Beal Bank / CSG Investments? Any thoughts of impressions to give someone who is seeking an investment analyst position there?

Hi Fishesh
I have been selected for HCL Tech
as per recruiter’s confirmation I have uploaded required documents
But did not received offer letter yet
Trying to reach recruiter but they are not receiving my calls either from last week.
on Ionboard portal I can see the 50% process has beed completed.
Is this a normal process in HCL ?
what should i do? please suggest

Hello All .

Received offer letter today from LTI . It’s mentioned in the mail that i will receive BGV mail After acceptance of letter but no mail received till now .

How much days it take to receive that mail ? And can we mention our joining date (early joining) there ?

Thanks !

Hello Fishes,

I have offers for BA role with YOE - 9 yrs from

KPMG - 25 LPA - Consultant

Barclays - 27 LPA - AVP

Citi - 30 LPA - AVP

All three companies are offering hybrid work model as of now.

Can you please help me suggest which is a better choice w.r.t work culture, work life balance, yearly increment & bonus, promotions ?

P.S. I'm a working mother

Men 🐠- On an average, why do Indian men act so weird or awkward around women in general in public ? Esp around pools, beaches, outdoor activities, etc. Understand it may not apply to all and am not trying to sound racist/smug/etc. Genuinely don't understand and am curious to hear y'alls opinion!

I have an approved i140 from company A, I got an offer from company B but as per their policy new perm will only be applied after 1 year. Wanted to understand if I can jump to company C if B hasn’t stilled filed from Perm? Also what happens if he files and not approved? Can I use my old i140 from company A to jump to company C?

Analytics manager, got an RFE on H1. Background is engineering but now working in analytics. EY law is responding with a summary of my education coursework - anyone in similar boat?

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.

Hey all, do you guys have any recommendations for low carb/high protein Indian diets? I am a South Indian, never feel satiated if I don’t eat my rice. Also not a big fan of rotis. Please pour in what other foods/recipes/advice you have!

My fiance is an American any idea if PwC sponsors green card if I filed through marriage or if I had to do it myself how would one go about it?

Just watched Karan Arjun. SRK is the GOAT.

How many of you are going to IIFA New York, being held in Jersey? 😂

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.

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?

The other day I was traveling in path train and a desi random dude came and sat next to me. He was smelling so bad that the lady next to her had to get up while making a face. It was kind of embarrassing. Guys (and in some cases girls too) please buy a deo stick/perfume. It’s CHEAP - You will still be able to send money back home! 😂

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

Interviewing with Uber... any tips on taking the analytics test ?

Have a long layover in Paris on my way to India this dec and i have a valid Schengen visa. Is it possible to exit airport between flights? Anyone done that here?

Friends what are the benefits of green card for parents if they do not want to relocate? Anyone else faced similar situation

What’s the best practice for giving notice. Is it suggested to wait till the employment verification from employer abroad (from few years back. For e.g India stint) clears if rest of the background check has cleared.

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.