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dauD43

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dauD43
Nov 1, 2021 21 Comments

I work for a small startup and I just started the green card process with them (ROW).

However they seem unfamiliar with the process and the steps are taking way longer than they should be (+1 month to get a job description, other delays)

Should i stay with them? Or switch to a bigger company with an established process? Also if i switch would it take the same amount at time at say google? Do they start it right after joining? My lawyers estimate is 18months

I just started my STEM OPT, dont want to risk getting deported

TC 250 🧻💵

#workvisa #h1b #startup

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    pwCa01

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    pwCa01
    Was in the same spot as you, with a much lower TC.

    It took 6 months just to file the initial PWD. Another two months to file the job posting. And they didn’t even file the PERM properly - lawyer said it was a tech issue, company never followed up.

    So after a year since applying for the first PWD, I’m back where I started with only a year left on STEM OPT. I could be waiting for my PERM to be approved but instead I’m still waiting for the same step.

    I’d recommend leaving. Don’t fall into the same trap as me. You still have time to switch.

    The other option if you really want to stay is to bug them every day about it. Set up weekly calls with whoever is charge. It’s not going to get done otherwise.

    If your startup is small enough and you play a crucial role, use that to force their hand.

    Please, let my experience serve as a cautionary tale.
    Nov 3, 2021 2
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      dauD43

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      dauD43
      OP
      Thank you for sharing your experience. I appreciate it.
      I guess some companies just dont care unfortunately.

      I’ve been bugging them alot haha, but still it feels like a crapshoot. Im disappointed to say the least but I started preparing for interviews
      Nov 4, 2021
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      pwCa01

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      pwCa01
      People who don’t have to go through this or haven’t dealt with it before don’t completely understand so the only way to get their attention is to keep bringing it up. You have to be very proactive about it.

      Anyways, good luck!
      Nov 4, 2021
  • PERM is long process wherever you go

    Check out this post! "THE US EB GREEN CARD STORY (Work Visa)"
    https://us.teamblind.com/s/1jUQZg4d
    Nov 1, 2021 6
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      chill-man

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      chill-man
      Google, when was this? Like year? was this recent?
      Nov 2, 2021
    • Google
      kuriusKat

      Go to company page Google

      kuriusKat
      Not going to give too much info to dox myself.. it was in the last few years..
      Nov 2, 2021
  • I suggest hire an attorney and pay out of pocket - to get it done. The startup should allow that and work with the attorney you choose and with a 10K amount you can get the process ironed out with higher accountability.
    Nov 1, 2021 2
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      dauD43

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      dauD43
      OP
      Any recommendations? How do u evaluate an attorney lol
      Nov 1, 2021
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      chill-man

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      chill-man
      OP, look at testimonials and look for attorneys that have done PERM processing for your specific field.

      You can pay attorney fees but cannot pay any fees that goes to the government like PERM fee or I-140 filing fee if I recall correctly. 10K is more than enough for single end to end GC process at any reasonable attorney.
      Nov 2, 2021
  • Google
    MartialLaw

    Go to company page Google

    MartialLaw
    Big companies will not work with a private attorney, but they will have a solid, reliable process. Steps will be slow at times due to changes in govt bureaucracy and staffers in your new companies immigration legal team being overwhelmed, but it will happen.
    Nov 1, 2021 1
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      dauD43

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      dauD43
      OP
      In my case it was incompetence from the company’s part, not the lawyers/gov 😪

      Time to leetcode ig
      Nov 1, 2021
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    particles-

    Go to company page Visa

    particles-
    Did you just start on OPT?
    Nov 1, 2021 3
    • Visa
      particles-

      Go to company page Visa

      particles-
      Did you do H-1B at any point? The issue with trying to change is that many companies will want at least two tries with h-1B (of course this is not true for many company)

      And I think only MSFT, GOOGL, Citrix does PERM on OPT. Maybe Credit Karma. Are you aware of any?
      Nov 1, 2021
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      dauD43

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      dauD43
      OP
      Still have two tries, i only know of google and microsoft
      Nov 1, 2021