What do you see next for the existing employed H1bs? What challenges do you see for them in the coming months besides visa stamping issue in India?

H1B 🐟 - If alt traveling on fridays, which city do you charge your time to? My visa doesn’t technically allow me to work in the city that I am alt traveling to.

My son (1 yr old) holds a multiple entry Indian visa. We visited India this May and came back in August. We might have to travel to India again in November. Is there a cooling off period?

Has anyone recently renewed visa stamp in Beijing? How did it go? Anyone got administrative processing?

How long did you hear for an update after applying to visa with or without a referral?

Anybody knows average processing time for Visitor visa these days for someone with no travel history? I applied for my parents but it has been 10weeks with no decision yet.

Does amex provides Night Shift allowance for folks working in Night Shift??
Amex Gurgaon

Hi all,
Are H1B results out? Did anyone hear from their immigration teams?

Hardly any post here has a reply.. maybe the reason we are having visa issues is we are selfish and don’t want to help each other aka karma

Guys i joined Amex in may with 15 months of work ex at 13.5 ctc in band 30 as an analyst. I believe l I’ll get a standard increment of 8-9% for this year. 1) when can i be expected to be promoted to sr analyst within band 30 2) how much increment I’ll get in moving from analyst to sr analyst within band 30

Hi Guys,

Do Amex provide relocation expenses ?

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.

Need advise ,
I have my Dropbox appointment for H1b stamping .
I have taken PTO for 3 weeks but Chennai consulate is taking about 6 weeks to complete . My question is should I apply for PTO for another 3 weeks or should I take LOA (no sure if I’m allowed to take on H1B visa)

Anyone knows about the base for chase PCA?

Hey folks I applied for a credit card they were asking for official mailid is it legal to provide bank mailid for credit card processing?

Quick question - I have an offer from Accenture consulting. I am on dependant visa here in US. What happens in case my extension gets denied? Is Accenture flexible to support my relocation to my home country . Accenture does have a presence there.

Anybody from EY GDS India moving/moved on L1B visa recently? Want to get insights from folks who are having similar case!

Anybody who recently got H1b stamping done and was asked for a client letter ? Anyone working at Deloitte or any other Consulting firm! Urgent

Did anyone recently get their H1B restamped through Dropbox in India? Did you require an NIE?

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

I 130 bona fide marriage - got married to a US citizen last weekend. What do submit in 130 to prove bona fide marriage? We met during corona and didn’t travel anywhere.. also didn’t take pics as we were not thinking about immigration stuff.. open a joint account??

Is there such place as non toxic ID firm? Or does any of ID attys like what they do? I moved from general practice to an ID firm six months ago. Biggest mistake of my life. I am trying hard not to just quit and walk away as I’m battling head cold but still have to bill bill bill and get criticized for not billing right and etc and cases being piled up - while everyone is looking forward to the long weekend. I seriously question my judgement. Need word of wisdom just to get through this hellhole

How much do people make on average in VC after 2-3 years out of undergrad in MBB/IB?

Currently making 180 TC at a large bank and have an offer from a FAANG for 260 TC. Salary is not much different (165) but bonus/equity structure is decent. fully remote, dope company etc. I’ll be moving laterally in terms of title but I get the impression the scope/impact is larger and leveling is different in tech… no brainer?

In my offer letter it stated a signing bonus to be paid on the first available payroll after my start date. Its been a month since my first paycheck and HR and the Payroll team are incredibly unresponsive to my inquiry on where this bonus is. What’s the next course of action? Legal? I’m not at ACN anymore so not looking for ACN-specific advice.

Any thoughts on what a typical manager salary should be? Associates all start at 75 at BSR but managers fluctuate. Is 120k on par with other firms? 2 years experience in consulting, 5 industry, MA, and a subject matter expert. Is expecting a 45k jump with a promotion crazy?

Can anyone share the salary breakup for HSBC for 12LPA or any other package. I have HR round to be scheduled in next week. Need screenshot to understand the breakup, so that I can negotiate based on the basic and Variable pay.

Notice period in jpmc is 1 month or 2 months?

I am here in the DFW area. I am a senior at EY a d make $95k a year. I do have to travel quite a bit. Is the pay I receive comparable to everyone else in consulting or am I getting hosed?

What do CPA bonuses look like for other firms? Trying to find online is getting me nowhere.

What's your Sunday routine to get ready for work on Monday?

Spacs to this point have been the easiest money you could make. Beware of 2021 As i feel even the top spacs get some pressure. Stick with good management and companies.

Anyone willing to give a referral for Cox Automotive?

Does anyone work at @prose that could refer me for the senior brand designer position? TYIA

Production Companies in Mexico City

Anyone have any recommendations for production and/or post companies in Mexico City? Looking to shoot and edit there to try and make the budget work.

I’ve been hearing that a lot of desi folks are moving from US to Canada and are joining the same firm in Canada. Any of of you care to explain how you’re going about it?

How long does I-140 preparation take? From the moment they receive the hard copy PERM doc to the moment they mail out the application? Can this be done technically under 2 days if law firm obeys?

Did anyone recently get their H1B restamped through Dropbox in India? Did you require an NIE?

What to do when parents dig their toes into your relationship? They don't approve of who I'm with and very vocal about it.

In 10 years, this may be in the rear view or they may not let up. Anyone with experience in this?

Any fishes here who are Indian citizens and applied for OCI card for foreign (US) citizen spouse recently? Can i message you to clarify a few questions?

Anyone aware of international airlines refunding Indian travellers to the US because of COVID? Wondering what their positions are this month especially with the rise in confirmed cases in the US.

Anyone in this bowl with AlixPartners? Would like to get a feel of their culture, treatment of employees, handling of GC etc.
Thanks for any insights. My DM is open if you'd prefer to chat 1-o-1.

I 485 question - I do not have any vaccination record from my home town. It is a small village. I am thinking of getting the required vaccination here in US. Will insurance cover my vaccination?

If client location amendment is pending with USCIS, can I still travel out of country to get my visa stamped?

Looking for a Desi inspired gown/dress to wear at my baby shower. What are your favorite south asian online brands to shop? must ship to US and nothing crazy expensive.

Waiting sucks. Left waiting for my h1b transfer approval...

Is a person who is promoted to Manager in September eligible for L1-A visa in October, if he or she has worked for little more than a year in another country?

**Probably way off topic ** Where do you get really good (and affordable) Indian ethnic wear (lehengas and kurtas) in Maharashtra (mumbai/ pune)? Will need it quick too! Any help is appreciated, thank you!

The humbling moment I left an indian firm for a big 4 to have a “less indian” work environment to be harassed by a white manager on my first project and saved by my Indian superiors/ colleagues

What precautions are you and your family taking for COVID?

It’s hard to come across good news about India, but must agree that they have handled coronavirus quite well. As of last week, 1.6 million tests vs 6000 in US; full travel screening. Way to go!

Y’all Sayani Gupta is having her moment 🙌🏼

Sucks to be on h1 b for two cycles of recession. Second cycle is particularly hard as now we are with families.

What’s making those of you who want to go back to India want to go? I hear the work culture and bureaucracy there are the main reasons people come to the US.