While the H1B bowl is going through a meltdown with the DHS rules, the EY bowl is arguing about vacation. Vacation is a genuine problem yes, but sometimes I wish the first worlders get the experience of working on a work permit, like the rest of us. Vacations will matter but only as much as eating fries without ketchup. #sillyanalogy

Has anyone been told they need 25% down for a vacation home?

Deloitte onboarding E-mail says , it background verification is not complete by target start date , they can postpone the date last minute.
I have 14th march as a start date and I don’t know my background verification status.
I emailed BIONBoarding but no response.
How am I supposed to give notice to my current employer without knowing BGC status ?
Please advise if someone faced this situation.
(P.S. I don’t have any record, just being cautious because I am on H1B/work visa)

Hey all - How long is it taking to get H1B visa stamped in India after dropbox appt?

Any tips for interviewing for a Analyst role in VISA implementation sector ?

You’re either not valuable to your company and/or your job isnt that important if you’re able to take PTO and not at least send some e-mails.

Hello, I have recently relocated in Chicago and looking for recommendations to spend the coming holiday week in the windy city!
What are your favorite must do things or places to visit in Chicago for Christmas and New year Celebration?🎉

Do VISA has 4 weeks work from anywhere policy? Do they have any flexible timings, I am going to join them in May but little skeptical about flexibility meanwhile I have got the offer from Mastercard so I am confused.

I accepted an offer from Cognizant for a consultant position a little less than a month ago. My joining date is 5th September and I would need visa sponsorship. I have completed my pre joining formalities and background verification. The thing is I haven’t heard from HR in a while and no update as yet on visa sponsorship process. Should I be worried?

Has anyone had success claiming for unemployment benefits while on H1B? For data point, I’m in NY and I received a request for documents showing work authorization and sent back EAD, SSN, copy of H1B stamp and I797. Case is still processing.

Any success stories with EB5? Who did you use? How were the investment terms? Been on H1b 9 years now and no end in sight with eb2 wait. Concerned with risk of outright fraud not 500k investment amnt.

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

Need advice. Currently at $142k base. 3 years and 1 month left before I max out of H1b. Just got my PWD issued through current employer though their immediate reaction is subtly letting me know they’re not in a hurry to start recruitment. Got an offer today for $160k base. Similar role, both are good teams, etc. Do I politely decline and see my GC process through or accept and get more money? Feel like current employer will drag their feet as long as they can for retention purposes.

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??

How VISA in terms of flexibility and work Internationally on remote, do they allow to work from India during the holiday travel?

Question: an employee was asked by his boss for same day turn around on responses/deliverables on a days he requested PTO. He completed the work. The manager wants to know if she can still deduct PTO time for the days requested, even though he completed work on those days. Help.

Getting an offer by tomorrow. Verbally told the offer will come. Is it typical to negotiate vacation days?

ACN 🐠- Has anyone been able to transfer from Big 4 or any other firm to ACN and got them to transfer H1B? I have an approved I140 if that helps.

Hello Folks from TCS, I need your help, My visa process for Germany is already going on and it shall be completed by ending Feb or early march. I am now having an offer from IBM and I want to use this offer to further cement my onsite position
Should I resign and then talk with management or directly have a discussion stating that I have an offer and When can my travel request be raised post visa stamping

Hey friends, I've been in sales for over ten years in retail/ hospitality.

I'm focusing my efforts to make a switch into tech sales and id like to work for AWS.

I completed a tech sales bootcamp and have purchased a couple books on sales methodology, more so enhancing sales + active listening skills.

If anybody would be willing to chat! I'd love more insight on roles Within AWS tech sales.

Care for a quick dm chat?

Serious question- since team matching is taking so long. Is it worth taking another offer for now and switch to Google few months down the line? Not the most ethical I know, but I can’t keep on waiting… and I can’t stand another second of staying in my current job

Where are the good places to visit if I want to look for vintage JLC reverso in Zurich? Thank you for the insight fishes !

Have any of you pursued a graduate certificate in cyber security? If so, did you find any value in it? I currently have Bachelors and Sec+. I’m looking to obtain my AWS CCP in the few coming weeks and was looking for what to get next. I entertain the idea of continuing to pursue my education but I don’t want to incur too much debt with a masters.

Anyone in Boulder up to get drinks / food tonight?

I am admitted to the full-time MBA program at Cornell, Goizueta, and Gtech Scheller.

I am planning to build a successful company. Any thoughts on which B school will be suitable to raise funds and make valuable connections?

What are your end of year goals for your classroom? What about for your personal life?

It's lame but my only goals are to see my students ace their pre-christmas math "tests" and to spend some time over the break painting & setting up my 2nd bedroom.

How’s experienced hire (PL/EM+) forecasting into 2023? Thinking of back up plans if things go haywire in the next 2 months.

How do I invest in ETHOS?

So wanna run something by you all. Looking at insurance plans. There are 4 plans that allow an HSA. 3 of the 4 are identical.
500 firm contribution to HSA = ~21/ pay period. Add that to lowest HSA premium plan. It still comes out lower than the out 3 plans. So what am I missing?

Want to improve my verbal and written communication skills. I hear reading more would help but I don’t read as much as I used to. So I’m wondering what books would help with that? Should I just read books that tickle my fancy like suspense and true crime novels? Help! Welcome to all book recommendations.

Is publisis sapient a good company to join.. Coming across a lot of layoff news on LinkedIn. I have an offer from sapient (YOE 4.2). Shall I join ??

Can anyone share the salary range for a Senior manager in IT at TD Bank in Toronto? Thanks in advance.

How much % hike we can expect from IC2 to IC3 under stevemiranda org ?

Looking for a secondment within the big 4 to California, does anyone know of any opportunities?

Any insight on working for the CFTC? I have some experience at the SEC, is it a similar kind of culture? Specifically interested in WLB and openness to telework. Thanks in advance!

Is AlixPartners considered a T2? Or is it a boutique?

Really over this job, but company just started my GC application. I hear it takes about 2 years. Is the GC worth the wait? Does the time go by fast? Lol I feel stuck here & just tired. Send help

PERM: Job posted July 8th, can I expect the filing to be in Sep and approval by Nov?

First time stamping soon. US consulate website said I need to bring LCA but my colleague who did it said she didn’t. Any experience and thoughts on what to bring? Thanks 🐠

Has anyone renewed their Indian passport here in the US? The closest embassy near me is in NYC. What's the process like? Any tips and things to keep in mind?

After you accepted an offer form a Big 4, how long does it takes them to file for your H1b? Assuming registration is open

Are there private equity’s or hedge funds in NYC that will sponsor/transfer H1-B for positions such as Fund Accountants or Senior Fund Accountants?

Is anyone aware if F1 transfer to a different school is possible after cap gap extension ends on Sep 30?

Has anyone experienced delay in getting physical copy of the H-1B approval notice? The USCIS portal says - the case has been approved. Is it safe to join new firm based on approval notification?

What is the typical timeline for approval receipts in the mail after online approval of H1Bs? Feels like it’s taking forever.

Hi Everyone, I'm a refugee in the U.S. Work permit granted by the Gov. Have extensive (non-tech) work experience in my country. Is it possible to relaunch my career even with an entry-level job? Possible obstacles and solutions to overcome?

At what point when we get our GC can we bring in parents in home country to the US? Is it only in conditions where we can prove they need our assistance? Is it possible to at least ask for extended visit time for them if not fully living here? Thank you.

Have to take short term leave due to current health condition, can I claim short term disability benefits while on H1b visa? Thanks in advance for any info.

I quit my job and am going back to home country. What is the fastest way to transfer $100k from the US to a country in Asia?

I am a SC in Deloitte US and thinking of moving to Canada. I don't hold a US passport, is there a way i can get a work visa in canada maybe through Deloitte or other big 4? If yes, What type of visa is it and how to apply?

When I receive an RFE while waiting for approval for i140, can I use that as an opportunity to submit additional evidence? Apart from what was specifically asked in the RFE?

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

H1B transfer premium processing filed on 7/20. Fedex delivered 7/23. Haven’t heard back from the law firm about the receipt yet. What should I expect?

My company is in the process of filing my GC. DOL sent back my prevailing wage determination and the lawyers said that they need to re-do some additional parts of the recruitment. What does this mean? How much more time does this add to my process for applying for an i-140?

EY law question - Checked the online portal and it seems like petition is ready to be sent to me but lawyers have stopped responding. Any idea what might be going on? (H1B1 Consular processing)

Anyone with June non-premium filing had their H1b approved?