Recently was let go from the firm - if I start filing change of status to from h1b to b2 and later on find a new employer who is willing to sponsor, do I need to leave the country while the new h1b is in process?

Hi Fishes,
I am currently working as a presales consultant in Data & Analytics practice. I am looking to move to Canada or Uk. Can someone advise how to look for jobs and visa sponsorship?

I have cleared all my interviews for Visa for the role of Sr Project Analyst which band I6 can someone help me with the seniority level of I6 is it entry or mid level?

Currently working as a consultant in the US for a software company. Moving to UK next year for personal reasons and my company is sponsoring my visa and has offered me a Product Manager position (per my request to make a career change). Currently at 155 TC in the US and not sure how negotiate UK salary for a new position.

Any KPMG US AAS fishes here?
I can see lot of openings on the website but it says no visa sponsorship.
I’m in UK office but want to move to US for a change. Do you see any inbounds from other member firms generally? Is it possible if i apply?

What is average business immigration compensation in Austin? (Salary, bonus, profit share)

Anyone filed h1b in regular processing and changed to premium? If so, can you please help with the process and approvals required?

*Off Topic*

Hi Fishes,

My sibling (from India) applied for Canadian Visa for study permit (2 years) and it was rejected stating the reason "the IRCC agent was not satisfied that the applicant would leave Canada at the end of their stay.
The intake was in Jan 2023.

Should we apply again? Has anyone ever experienced this and would appreciate if they can guide me? I'm really worried and emotionally tormented. Need urgent help.

Hi Fishes, working in TCS, Help me choose below option.
TCS giving USA onsite, ~80k USD ( H1B was expired, came back to India, still 3 years left, have approved H1B extension, not stamped yet) - CCTC - 9.25L
Infosys 24L (21-F,3-V)
JPMC - 28L Fixed.

Would it be possible to use my H1B in infosys/JPMC in future.? I don't have new H1B extension docs with me. Can H1B employer be changed in india ? Infosys JPMorgan Chase

How to apply for visa sponsorships jobs in HR from India? Is HR even in the short occupation list?

As a former Corporate Counsel, now mostly solo practitioner in Federal Court specialty practice is a mixture of Bankruptcy, Immigration, Business Transactions and Employment law.
My question is could I affiliate "of counsel" on part of my practice like say only Employment Law?

Hi I got to kmow about a visa where we can sponsor ourselves, Is there anyone who has done the same and has relocated? Or is anyone working with those startups who can hire and then the same can apply for sponsorship?

I am a. Net developer and coming to Poland on dependent visa. I have 10 year experience. Can I get job there?

Does Deloitte sponsor H1Bs? The website says they don’t sponsor, so slightly confused as I see people here posting about having offers and will be soon going though H1B process. For context I am not in the USA.

Does anyone know whether Deloitte would help to obtain LMIA when your work permit/visa is about to expire? I’m at the junior level and not eligible for any streams yet.

H1B lottery results are out! Let’s update each other here! I’m not sure how much time BAL takes to inform the selected applicants!

Long-term disability on H1B - Yay or Nay? Lots of online forums say, visa holder will be out of status for major part of LTD and thus it makes no sense to buy

Anybody nominated for FY24 H1b nominations? If yes, any idea how the process further in PwC goes? Till they drop in nominations officially in March?

I am about to accept an offer with Deloitte Digital. Curious to see what the timeline for H1B transfer looks like. Has anyone been thru it recently and can give me an estimate.

How easy is it to switch firms on Skilled worker visa?

Hi All, Wanted to know if we can work from UAE (tourist visa) with Deloitte USI laptop

Anyone here working in the tech consulting practice in the NE unit easily able to get local clients in the city?

My boyfriend and I are moving from Chicago and are seriously struggling to find a place in Silver Lake or Los Feliz. It seems like there just isn’t anything available. Can anyone help? We’ve check Zillow, Craigslist and even Facebook Market Place daily.

What is Pinnacle award ? And How will that benefit me ??

Hello Guys i am joining on 2nd sept by when i can expect my laptop delivered at my home?

I'm considering training to be a PA. I'm coming from a slightly different vertical in the medical industry. I know salary is variable depending on location and lots of other details, but what could you expect starting out in a MCOL city?

My last working day is may 31st and the salary day is also same...Will I get my salary or it will be in final settlement

How should one properly calculate total comp? Base + bonus + stock options? Should you only include options that vest that year or include the total $ granted that will vest over 4 years?

I’m debating to join Locke Lord Dallas in transactional. I’m looking to stay at the firm long term and would appreciate any information y’all have. Please be as candid as possible.

Any other supervising lawyers noticing that some of their juniors are in their overconfident phase? Maybe this issue is correlated with the new grads joining next month but I forgot how rough the “I know everything” phase can be.

Do you get a bonus? How much? Do you count it in your salary when posting here?

180 base, 50 bonus, plus 50-75k profit sharing and 50k equity a year.

Still feel underpaid on initial base salary :/

IBM GBS or IBM ISL is good?

Everyone complains about high healthcare costs in the US. I understand that it’s a complex problem including drug prices, insurances etc. But no one talks about the high physician salaries. Why do surgeons make near a million in the US while they make $250K in Canada?

The artificial supply limitation should end.

Do you have advice on how to interview better with Amazon?

My résumé and portfolio are great, and I’ve been asked to interview with Amazon for 4 different teams now. However, it seems like I’m not making it past the first 1:1 interview. 3 out of 4 have resulted in not the right fit for reasons unknown; they don’t provide any feedback either. I have been invited for a new interview today with another team, and I am hoping 4th time is the charm. Any tips on how to do better next time?

Hi im looking for referrals in Deloitte Canada. Can any one help, would be happy to arrange a coffee chat to walk you through my experience and resume

Who is watching Obama’s commencement speeches today?

Looking for a weekend garment/duffle bag combo. Important to me that I can fit 2 pairs of shoes. I’ve narrowed it down to Hook & Albert or Mark & Graham. Any other recommendations?

Can H1B holders filed unemployment when serving grace period for 60 days? D provided information in Separate Memorandum?

Hi! I’ve started Green Card process at my firm. Both me and my spouse are working on an H1B visa. Can I / Should I be including her on my application as a dependent? If not, then what would be her path to Green Card through my status.

Recent cases of PERM approved within 5-6 months? Submitted in early June, hope to get approval by EOY.

For folks who recently got their EAD, how long from the time of filing your I-485 did you get it?

Is the only way to find out your case tracking number through the physical receipt notice?

If I get fired while on OPT without getting my H1-B stamped, is it useless or can it be used in future for some other job?

Do you must check “Yes” in the application form question “do you need sponsorship in the future?” when you don’t want it and just want to work until the OPT ends?

In order to pass provisions of next week's immigration bill please call your state's senators and ask them to supports bill clauses on DALCA And greeen card backlog

Will we ever learn if our application was Denied because BAL made a mistake?

Filed H1B COE petition today with PP at Vermont center, by when can I expect the result?

Questions ask during the H-1B stamping in india? Would be helpful from folks who’ve interviewed during COVID. Thank you

Done with the biometrics appointment. How long a wait is it to get the EAD next? Marriage based AOS.

Hi all!
My mother in law got scammed by a con artist from the UK online and lost $7K (damn you Facebook!)

Her status in the US is currently complicated and she doesn’t have a green card(tho she’s working on it), my wife(her daughter) is American.

I want to report this to the FBI’s elder fraud department but I don’t want to complicate her situation even more.

Does anyone know if criminal stuff like this and immigration related things are separated?

Hi 🐠, connecting documents for I-485 filling. Any insight on the medical check? I don't have vaccination records. Is this required?

Any speciality occupation RFE’s on H1B transfer? What was your case result and experience like?

All the posts I read in this bowl are centered around GC and priority dates. Am I the only one that can’t even seem to win the H1B lottery? Down to my final try 🤞🏼

EY fish, i-140 approved but I haven't completed my 180 days yet. Got extension for 3 years (completed 6 years on H1b). Will EY revoke the GC petition if I decide to join EY in my home country?

Does an address change affect your field office? Moved from Connecticut to Seattle and filed address change last year. Wondering whether that’s why GC is taking forever. PD is Feb 2020 and Case ID starts with SRC… though case was transferred to NBC months ago. Anyone know field office implications and is there a way to find out?