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- Perm change from manager to IC on H1B Currently I am in H1B and has approved perm and I140 as engineering manager. I am planning to make a move as Individual contributed IC engineer role to other company. Will the new perm change from manager to IC will have any issue in approval ? Any impact on I140 appproval ? YOE: 17yrs #workvisa #h
- When H1b visa doesn't work out.. For those of you who didn't have luck with H1b even after 3 attempts, how did things pan out for y'all? Do you think it all happened for the best? #h1b #workvisa
- vote Onboarding new job from India when visa is undergoing 221G process Can you onboard a new job from India when visa for the previous employer is undergoing 221G process? I had already resigned thinking everything will go smooth but it didnt. I have an approved I 797 for the new employer but so can I onboard? My 221 g is taking a long time and its been a month since
- H-1B after quitting and going to home country What happens if one quits a company while on H-1B and decides to move back to their home country? Can they come back at a later time and get back on H-1B? Will it be a simple reinstatement? Or will a new company have to do H-1B transfer? What is the expiry of that H-1B? #h1b #workvisa
- How long Indians needs to wait for their priority date to become current #workvisa
- Try to file PERM during F-1 Visa, but... I didn't get selected in my second H1B visa lottery. The chance of being selected is getting lower each year. I was told that I will need to relocate to Canada if I'm not been selected in my third H1B visa lottery. They don't allow day 1 CPT anymore. I get anxious and try to ask if I can start to ap
- Does Microsoft file H1B transfer using premium processing? Question in the title. It is consular processing. Tc: 130k Yoe:6
- I got RFE with I140 Premium on April 20th. How long does it take know RFE details? How long attorney take to respond? #workvisa
- vote GC timing for India Considering how fast EB2 has moved for Indian origin in last 2 years, how long would it take for priority date filed in 2019 to be current? Want to keep my reality check in place. #workvisa #h1b #intel #apple #meta #google #qualcomm #roku #Microsoft
- Settling for less - H1B over GC, OPT over H1B, Canada over US Last one is probably debatable. An observation post - I am beyond convinced that neither #immigration nor #workvisa issues will ever be resolved for people from India. It is us who are to be blamed for this. We as a community are perfectly fine with settling for less. Lately I’ve seen a surge of pos
- PERM at Meta Did anyone who joined Meta recently(year or 2) have their PERM filed in the last year or so? Meta was banned from filing PERM before due to irregularities in hiring practices and they settled with DOL and DOJ late last year.I have been told that one of the settlement clause is Meta cannot file PERM
- Failed third H1B attempt. Looking for companies that hire in Canada Pretty much the title. Looking for SDE referrals for companies that sponsor Canadian work permit. I have 2 YOE Many thanks #hiring #canada #workvisa #h1b
- Green card? Same question for the millionth time.. EB2, Sept 2015 - Would I ever get a Green card or start planning a move back to India?
- EB1 approved while on pending c8 asylum . Please advice on i485 application I am on a pending asylum c8 category. We entered on B1/B2 tourist visa and my HB applied for asylum before our i94 expired (less thsn 180 days after entering the US). Never worked without authorization and did not violate anything. I got approved for EB1 and I am wondering if I have no bars to apply
- What companies file for Green Card while on OPT What are some of the companies that file for green card once you join, irrespective of your status? I'm on Stem OPT and considering leaving to a company thay doesn't wait for you to have your h1b before filing. #greencard #stemopt #immigration
- For eb2 priority date, sep 2015, is it safe to switch now? Current pd is dec 2014. If i switch now whole process will take around 15 month to be able to reach i485 filing. If pd becomes current sometime next year, will I loose this window?
- Is it okay to have overlap of 1 week while on H1b? I’m on H1B and starting a new job soon. Is it safe start my new job while serving last week of notice at my current employer? Current tc:210 New tc:360 #workvisa #h1b
- Not even a receipt number from USCIS, case was filed a week ago. Premium Processing. Hello! I'm getting quite worried right now. Going through H1B transfer under premium processing. FedEx was delivered last Monday, 4/11 but USCIS hasn't even generated a receipt number yet. Double checked with the lawyer. Does this mean there's something wrong with the case or RFE? What could be th
- Any trusted consultant who would do my GC fast? My priority date is getting close. I want some consultant to do my GC fast. My current company won’t process it anytime soon. Anyone know anyone?
- vote H-1B Transfer Timelines with BAL Starting a thread to see how long it took for folks using BAL for their H-1B Transfer (any company). TC 160k #tech #h1b #visa
- 483,927 registrations for H1B this year! Registrations are out of control. We all know who manipulates the system the most. I hope they never get a GC and they have a backlog for the rest of their life!
- USCIS finally release this year lottery number Woohoo I predict next year we can make it to 700k at least #h1b
- H1B transfer – Got 2 offer Hello, Got 2 offers from Company A and Company B, Non- IT, Manufacturing. Company A is located in Midwest and offering a technical Manager position – H1B under process but received an RFE for specialty occupation. Base – 115K Company B is a start-up and is located in Bay area, California and offeri
- H1B approved petition - Next steps for dependents I just received H1B petition approval but do not see names of dependents on the approval copy (i797) or on petition/application copy shared by Fragomen. Do we need separate i797 approval copies for dependents for the consular processing for visa stamping? #workvisa #h1b #amazon
- New TN application is initiated while existing TN is being renewed Hi folks, I am from Canada. I recently accepted an offer and am working with Fragomen for my new TN visa. However, Fragomen started the TN renewal for my existing Amazon job. I haven’t given my notice yet because I wanted to wait for my background check. Would existing renewal impact the new TN? Has
- My father isn’t feeling well and I can’t visit him He is in my home country. He recently had a heart procedure and isn’t feeling well lately. My H1b stamp is expired and GC is stuck at AOS step for last 8 months. If I leave the US, then I risk losing my job (happened first hand with couple people I personally know). My job is important because it al
- I140 approved and interested in switching I received my i140 approval today. I have an offer from Meta and I want to switch as soon as possible. Fragomen attorney mentioned that it can take 30 days for them to upload a soft copy. Do I really need the soft copy? Or can I switch even before I get a soft copy? If anyone filed for foia, pleas
- If HPE sponsor my visa to houston then what visa type it will be h1b/L1b? Also base salary? YOE 10+ JT: SC prod mgr #workvisa #kualalumpur #h1b #l1b
- Moving to Canada on working holiday visa? Is it worth applying to jobs in Canada if I plan to go there on a working holiday visa (VWP?) As I am from the UK and under 30 I am allowed to stay for 2 years. It's a super easy visa to get and means I could apply at Shopify, Microsoft, Uber...basically way more than what London offers TC: £0 (Cur
- Does google does batch processing for PERM? I just joined meta today and after reading the internal forum posts on PERM, it seems like I may have taken one of the worst decisions. I have an offer from Google and am wondering if Google does batch processing of PERMs ? Also when can I start the process after joining? My PD is June 2015 and I
- Benefits for getting EAD if not GC I know some of my friends got EAD because filling date it current but longest to go to get real GC. Do you guys think there are much benefits of just having EAD. Please highlight some of you know
- GC Priority date is Feb 2017, can I change job now GC Priority date is Feb 2017 in eb2 category, got a decent offer, increment of 10% in base and 20% in TC.. should I accept the offer or wait till October 2022 to see if the date falls in the filing visa bulletin window New employer will be initiating only after a year, they said they cannot do it a
- EB2 or EB3? Have a masters degree from a top 5 CS college in the US. Which one to go for and why ?
- International Travel when H1B transfer is in process My new company filed for my H1B transfer under premium processing and the case is received and is actively being handled by USCIS. When is the earliest I can travel internationally(Mexico)? Do I need to wait until the approval? #h1b #workvisa
- Do Canadian citizens require "immigration assistance" in order to work in the US? Like the title says. When filling out applications you're often asked if you require immigration assistance in order to work lawfully in the US. For software engineering roles, what should Canadian citizens answer? Also, can requiring immigration assistance be used against you in the application
- I-129 approved. Does that mean H1b approved Microsoft filed my H1b petition under premium processing last week(selected in H1b lottery this year) On USCIS website, once I enter the receipt number , it shows I-129 is approved. I am not sure whether that means my H1b is approved or not. I am confused whether it is I-797 approval or I-129 appro
- BAL sucks Why is BAL so slow, are companies not paying them?
- vote USCIS should be paid after applications is processed Once the application is processed, they can hold on to the doc/card and the applicant/lawyer submits the fees. That is the only fair way I see in which this 18th century government department will work efficiently. In the current scenario, they just want to get your money and not work. Basically you
- Eb1 filing Is this possible? An employee (f1) having 1 reporting under him goes to Canada and works from there for a year. Gets l1 visa and files gc in eb1? is it that simple,lol. asking as I heard a conversation in the office. #workvisa #h1b #eb1
- vote Free citizenship to USA, no requirements https://www.foxnews.com/politics/third-migrant-bus-arrives-near-us-capitol Will you do it?
- H4 EAD i-765 c26 processing time Is there anyone who has applied for h4 ead recently? Wanted to know how much is the processing time to get the EAD Anyone from east coast? #visa #uscis
- vote Should I wait for H-1B physical approval notice ? Hello, I am switching jobs and my new company has applied for the H-1B transfer in premium processing. I wanted to know when should I give my 2 weeks to my current employer ? -After lawyer informs me of H-1B approval OR -After getting the H-1B physical approval notice Thanks. New TC - 230K #w
- Do you have to get a TN visa stamp during the day of departure? Canadian here, will be leaving soon for the US from the Toronto Pearson Airport. My i-129 form is approved but I need to go get my passport stamp. Can I go do this now or do I have to wait until the day of my flight?
- EAD creates more problems than it solves Indian with PD in 2014. Filed for eb2 to eb3 downgrade in 2020. Got ead this year. Now since eb3 is halted and eb2 moving fast, everyone whose date is current is being recommended to inter file to eb2. But, for folks like me whose date is not current, you just wait! And you cannot switch jobs, beca
- What will happen to the pending EAD application if h1b transfers to another employer? My wife is currently having approved h4 till march 2025 and she is planning to file her EAD. What will happen to her ead application if i change my employer in the next 1.5 months? Will it be rejected straight away or will she receive an RFE or will it simply not get affected?
- link Name and shame companies asking for Green card processing payback costs I recently learned that Bloomberg asks for Green card processing fees to be paid back (about $20k+ amount) Let's name and shame the other companies I worked at eBay and PayPal, these two companies don't ask you to payback. Let's name and shame the other companies Source for Bloomberg: [Blind] C
- Planning a job change after Green Card Hello all. I received my green card (woohoo!) and I am now considering a job change: I am thinking to stay another 6 months to ride out the release cycle, the bonus cycle, and make sure my naturalization is not at risk. Should I bother? TC 225 #greencard #newjob
- vote H1B transfer and H4 EAD application Hi fellow blinders, I am on H1B visa. My I-140 is expected to be approved by August this year(1st time application). After that we are planning to file for my wife's H4 EAD apllication (1st time application). Obviously, our priority is to start her career before elevating mine. Should we wait for
- vote I've no C# experience! Would that hurt my PERM case? I do have 3 yoe at big tech. That was shown as required skill in my job description.
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