The program was created to bring in experts but the program is being heavily abused. Companies have hired H1Bs to do things like manual QA work. These jobs do not require subject matter experts. They’ve been brought in to increase the supply of labor and lower labor costs. These programs hurt Americ...Read more
I'm currently on initial OPT and have two full-time job offers. With one company, my H1B has been picked, but with the other company, it hasn't. I want to work for both companies for a few months, then transition to the first company once my H1B is filed, leaving the second company. Theoretically, i...Read more
My wife was on F1-OPT and she transferred to H4 and received her EAD recently. Her Change of Status happened on 05/16/24 so technically moved to H4 & H4-EAD on 05/16/24. She has her F1 stamp on her passport which is valid till Aug/24 For traveling to canada via land border, what documents to carry ...Read more
Has anyone done this? I know people who have applied for B1/B2 after quitting/layoffs but is it possible to apply for B1/B2 while you still have a valid H1? Appointments are taking over a year.
From my understanding, my company will provide me an immigration lawyer once i begin my internal transfer to the US. However, my spouse and I are currently facing paperwork delays. Is it difficult to obtain an L2 (not sure if ill have access to the work provided immigration lawyer anymore) after th...Read more
This is my situation: - On F1 OPT currently - H1B picked, filed, approved (this week). - I-140 filed and approved (this week). Now my lease is ending in 30 days and I’ll be subletting at a friends place for 3-4 months. If I need to change address, I understand that I need to update AR11, DSO (since...Read more
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I’ll soon have my EB1a so that I can start job hunting. Should I apply remotely, search from my home country, or come to the US and look in person? The second option seems to require more money since I’ll have to cover expenses. I don't care about the state; I want to get TC as much as possible. Bu...Read more
H1B visa holder, and I was laid off by my current company today. They are offering a 8-week severance package with two options: 1. A lump sum payment of the 8-week severance, with my last working day being next Tuesday. 2. Staying on the company payroll for 8 weeks, with my last working day being...Read more
Hi Beloved Blinders, I'm looking for some advice on my current immigration situation and hoping someone here has been through something similar. Here's my story: I used to work for a US company in Boston, but I had to move to Vancouver, Canada (to the Canadian entity of the same US company), becau...Read more
You read the title. I’m in Canada and have no clue how to get the f out and move to nyc legally and get green card. I really want this. Please help. All advice is appreciated. Applying for jobs doesn’t seem the way.
I am a Canadian on an L1. Everytime I enter the USA, they ask me for my docs which is normal but the way they ask and the way they interact is so rude. I’ve visited many countries before, have worked in 3 other than Canada but I have never such rudeness before. Are they rude to everyone or is it ju...Read more
We already took the hep and tdap vaccines. We also already have 2 COVID shots + 1 booster taken before 2023. We have antibodies for other requirements. Now for the medical exam, the doctor says we need the 2023-24 version of the COVID vaccine. Is there no way to avoid this? Can anyone who submitte...Read more
I have not applied for my STEM-Extension yet, I am confused if I should apply from my existing company and then move while it is still processing, or move company and then apply for STEM Extension from the new company. #opt #STEM #workvisa
I worked for 2 large companies so far. When the economy recovers I want to work somewhere Ina startup that does C++, system software, remote. Not all startups sponsor H1B. How do I know if they sponsor H1Bs without reaching out to them first? There is no H1B filter on LinkedIn or anywhere. Are the...Read more
Hello Folks, My spouse quit her toxic job a month back. My h1b extension application is in progress and I have received my receipt. We were thinking of filing a H4 extension. Attorney advised that, if we file H4 COS now,USCIS may use the current H1 which will expire in couple of months. We might ...Read more
I need an expert opinion letter from someone who works in payments or AI/ML for my eb2 NIW. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s just an independent letter from someone in these domains attesting that the work/endeavor is in the interest of the US. I’m happy to pass on the favor in any way. Ideally someone wh...Read more
my i-140 case which was visible in my.uscis.gov account until yesterday has disappeared today. I-485, I-131, I-765 are listed what explains this? context: I-140 under EB-1C, pd is current. I-485 filed concurrently I-140 upgradation to premium is in process attended biometric appointment yesterday. ...Read more
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Hi, my spouse got an offer from a small firm and received the offer letter and other formality forms (w4,i9) that need to be signed by next tuesday. It’s a contracting position and does not include any benefits. Meanwhile, we are interviewing at company B and the final round of interview is on wedne...Read more
Been in this country for 14 years now, 2 as a student, rest as H1-B. All because the tech company I joined first out of college wouldn't file for my green card until I got promoted. That took a few years. Now, I am joined by millions of others in this infinite purgatory. Well anyway, life has been ...Read more
Does USCIS check it as part of GC background check? OF states in its privacy policy that it shares personal data with govt agencies.. not sure if USCIS uses the data for bc verification?