Stuck in a predicament. I applied for my PGWP extension due to my passport expiry date and my current PGWP has expired as of today.

It was obviously dumb to me to book for my flight for vacation thinking I would have gotten approval. It’s been 4 months now and my application is still processing.

My understanding is that I won’t be able to continue working when I return to Canada as I am on maintained status. Not sure what should I do? Would it be a huge risk to take if I come back and work?

So who else is at Hilton Orlando this week?

Just went on a 3 week vacation to India. Still flying high from it. If you need a hardcore change in perspective. Get your asses over there. Life is good people. Life is good.

Any Hilton recs in Charleston?

how many phones can you carry with yourself to India while flying without paying any charges?

Fly to Columbus on connecting flight or to Atlanta and drive?

Best way to spend $600k Delta Miles?

How did you pick your travel system? So hard to choose too many options 🥹. Feeling overwhelmed

Overheard at Tampa Airport: Final boarding call for Spirit Airlines flight to Atlantic City.

What's the best story you can imagine on that flight? 🤣😭

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

Why does everyone bag on ATL? It’s actually not a bad connecting airport.

First 2 years for CSR is about to be over, and I’m looking at the value of the card against the annual fee. Combined with my other cards (Chase Freedom Unlimited & Flex) and deducting the $300 travel fee, the net benefit is $76. Is that enough to justify keeping the card? The lounge access at airports were a nice benefit, never got to use it since my client travel was through Amtrak.

Anyone been to bluebird cafe in Nashville? Worth the hype? I’ve done the honky tonks on a prior trip and looking for something new to check out

I have booked my h1b visa appointment in sept. Does my visa date effect due to travel ban until dec 31st . I am hoping I could get stamping done and enter US after travel ban gets lifted.

Based in northeast US, and I'd like to take an international trip during the last week of April. I will be in second trimester, so no intense activities and prefer to be in big city, flexible budget and looking to relax. What are the countries/cities should I look into?

If I were to go to the Cape in early October is there enough to do for a weekend? If so, where in the Cape do you recommend? Alternatively, also looking into Providence..

Can you travel out of the US while your H1B is pending approval?

Currently on STEM OPT.

As of today the last of my airline status is now gone. I’m starting from scratch in a dual-hub city, Chicago, what are your preferences between American and United airlines?

Do we need a covid test for travel to India from US and back?

Every time I try to use Hertz points abroad the site says that location doesn't take them. Can I call and use them or am I just SOL using them anywhere internationally?

Anyone’s first day tomorrow?

What does it mean when someone goes on “extended leave”?

Any one planned or attended an Indian wedding in Seattle or New Jersey area? Can you please personal message me? I’m planning my wedding in December and would like some insights. Thank you!

Anybody here use Strava that would like to connect? DM me 😼

I’ve been at Golin for a while and interested in what the outside opinion is of our agency. What are people saying about us?

See the George Floyd trial verdict will be announced in the next hour.

How are you counseling clients around this? Or, are you not counseling clients on this?

Curious to hear from the bowl.

What agencies are hiring for junior consumer roles?

How long do you work at new firm before you boomerang back to your old firm ? Let’s assume the plan is to go back to previous employer with a better pay and title

Is it possible to move from a copywriter job to medical writing?

Hi all- how’s the job market for tax lawyers nowadays? I’m working in accounting firm (international tax) and looking to jump into a law firm. I have 2YOE and JD.

Hi all, I’ve recently onboarded as an HR recruiter with a small NGO. It has been wonderful so far. I want to make the most of my new role. If you have any suggestions or advise, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Does anyone mind looking over my resume and giving some feedback?

I’m having the hardest time finding a new job. I have 12 years of HR experience, a masters in HR, SHRM certification, and all I keep getting are rejection emails. I’ve never experienced this difficult of a time searching for new opportunities. Is this normal once you hit a certain level in your career or is it just me?

"I don’t like morning people. Or morning. Or people”

Words of Wisdom

Law clerk fishbowl…
How are your clerkships going? Are you happy? Stressed? Depressed? Overwhelmed? Underwhelmed? Would you do it all over again? Would you recommend the experience for others? Do you wish you had clerked in a different court? Spill the tea.

Hello fishes, to join in wipro passport is mandatory like they mentioned in onboarding as my previous organisation(payroll company). it is not mandatory so i dont have a passport and my joining date is april 28th

any suggestions what to do?

Any single women like houses?

Is the SPHR or PHR license necessary to pivot into human capital? I have a MBA from a Top 15 school. Any thoughts?

Phr vs waiting for sphr?
Taking the credential and want to prep.

Is it okay to not mention your sibling on Canada PR application if you are not on talking terms?

Has anyone done that?

Are you eligible to apply for Canadian mobility program work permit from the US while on OPT grace period of 60 days post opt expiration? It is still considered legal status in the US

I heard it is pretty hard to find a job in Canada. Has anyone found accountant or auditors jobs there through LinkedIn or other websites? I would like to know the timeline and how it works as I am thinking to move there.

Hi! I'm a US citizen currently doing my MBA in the US. Looking to immigrate to Canada possibly in a few years. I'm hoping to get a tech job (PM or strategy) after I graduate next year. Would my best bet be to take an offer with a big tech company that has offices in Canada, then transfer when the time comes?

Can you take and drive leased car from US in Canada?

Does anyone know what the NOC would be for an SAP consultant? Is it 2171 - Information systems analysts and consultants?

Also does anyone know what the job title would be in the letter given by Deloitte for a Consultant? Will it be Consultant or will it be technology consultant or will it be something else?

How long do you have after getting your PR card to move to Canada before the PR is invalid?

Does anyone have the experience of taking on a global mobility assignment from Deloitte US to Canada? If so, was your work permit processed under intracompany transfer without LMIA? I'm trying to figure out if accepting the assignment will get me over the CRS cut off...

Hi, i am holding canada open work permit and planning to move to Canada in mid September. I am looking for job.
Skills - Java, microservices, springboot, designing solutions, low level design and high level design, Kafka, REST APIs, SQL.
It would be really helpful if someone can refer me.

Does anyone have recs for a good but not too expensive cross border (Canada-US) accountant? Looking for a consultation/advice

Anyone put on administrative processing when applying for a b1/b2?

Is there a time limit that you have to come to Canada once your pr is approved? Example you have to come to Canada within 6, 12 etc. months of having an approved pr or it will be canceled?

I work at a company with 3 prior companies in the US and one in India. How do I get work reference letters from them? Who should be contacted for it?

Surprised to see score dipping to 469. Can we expect more dip?

Hi everyone, I have created this bowl to answer questions that professionals might have about immigrating to Canada. I am a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant in Vancouver,BC. Ask away!

I have to travel to Canada to activate my PR. I’m planning to have a long layover between flights. How much time is enough to go through the process of activating PR?

I have a CoPR but no PR cards and currently in US. Can I travel to Canada via road? Are borders closed for PR holders due to covid?

Best firms in Toronto to work for? Shopify, salesforce, TD??

No FSW draw what's happening!?

Hi folks - im a little confused and would appreciate some confirmation. My CRS score is 438 and applying through Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry. I’m positive im in the pool, but can someone confirm if this score has been cleared in any cut off in the past few months? I’m confident i dont have an ITA for Provincial or Canadian Exp class