What are the options to get a 3-6 months health/career break on H1B visa? Finances are not a concern for this and un-paid leave is fine. Other than FMLA and sabbatical (which doesn’t exist in Amazon) options. Can you also quit job, go back to home country for a few months and then return later to a ...Read more
Hi, I heard after being in lead Engineer role as individual contributor, next level up to grow is Engineering Director role as Visa, Inc. There seems to be no 'Manager' title and Is Director title elsewhere same as Level I manager at Visa? What's the career path for management positions in general ...Read more
I am working in US on H1B visa and my spouse is on H4 visa. She has done Master of Arts in History. She can get H4 EAD. What are career options for her? Can she be a teacher in Bay area schools? #workvisa #h4visa #h4ead
Hi All, Recently, I got a good offer from Facebook at IC6 level (in Seattle) and decided to accept it. If everything goes well, I will get an O1 visa and my wife O3 (no work right). FB will process GC but it will take a year at least. My wife is also a PhD and now works for KPMG in Australia in a ...Read more
Just wondering if visa issues come in the way of career growth / changing companies / freelancing / working for a startup etc for a lot of people? If yes, are there any steps to handle so called “risky” situations and still progress with a great career? (Given the long GC wait) Hoping to get constru...Read more
This might appear like same old story to many of you..But this is #mystory. Used to work as a MSFT(level 59) @Bangalore MS Left job to join spouse works for Product Based company in US(H1B) Bagged an awesome job offer in AWS (level 4) unfortunately application didn’t went through the H1B cap lotte...Read more
I've been in US for ~8 years, did both my undergrad and grad here. Never been able get an H1B. Currently on STEM OPT and have one year and 1 more lottery attempt left. I am mechanical engineer, and current employer (Tesla) will not apply for green card without getting H1B first, even though I am no...Read more
How do H1B visa holders manage the stress of being ambitious about their life goals (starting an own business) and yet stay patient with getting a green card? This 60 hrs a week job is really stressful, since idk when the green card will come in. Until then, I have to stay working as a corporate sla...Read more
Dear Blind Community, My spouse recently relocated to the US on an H4 visa. Given the long processing times for H4 EAD due to perm-stage backlogs, I'm eager to explore interim work authorization options. We have also applied to a college but it also starts in the fall of '24 making both options cos...Read more
Hi Blind - need some suggestions on where to proceed since my OPT is expiring (last H1b lottery next year, 2 YoE as SDE now). My options are... 1. Do a MS in CS. I’m preparing for my GRE and will apply for Fall 2021. Graduated from a decent undergrad program so this hopefully isn’t too hard. My con...Read more
My wife is on H4 visa and has MBA in finance field. She has a valid EAD. What are the best options for her to find a decent paying job? If she wants to study what are the best options for 1 year courses? #workvisa #h1b #h4visa #h4ead
Not really sure how to handle money. I've been maxing my 401k (19.5k/yr) and putting a tidy amount in a checking account. Not sure whether I want to leave the states after a couple years (entirely possible) - also possible is a Masters degree. What's your advice? YOE = 1, TC = $100k #personalfinan...Read more
I need some time to relax after 12 years of working continuously. H1B with I140 approved (I140 approval not at Meta, haven’t started my GC process at Meta and not planning to start it) Can’t go to India because family situation is not good and I want to stay “home” to relax, not go somewhere else....Read more
I am currently on OPT with my F1 expiring this month and without any H1B. My OPT expires in May 2024 so I most likely have one more lottery before being shipped off. My concern is that if I get laid off or if I want to switch jobs, do companies consider you as a potential candidate if your stay in ...Read more
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Are you less willing to take risks, job hop, join new teams, etc.?
Hello everyone, I'm seeking advice regarding my fiancée's B1 visa application for visiting the U.S. She is a doctor in India with an MBBS degree. Her purpose of visit is to attend my graduation ceremony in May 2024. Here are the key points of her application: 1. Purpose of Visit: She plans to be i...Read more
🔍 Exceptionally Talented Tech Professional Open for Opportunities! Hello #BlindCommunity, Sometimes the journey to realizing one's potential takes a courageous leap of faith - and today, I am reaching out on behalf of a #TechTalent who's done just that. My wife, a phenomenal professional, reloca...Read more
I am a graduate from computer science and working in Bay Area on L1 , Which partime ms will be good for carrier or should I opt for mba?
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