Given the state of the market, and the EB-2 backlog just aggravating each day with no sign of forward movement, how many of you with PD in 2016 or later are thinking of going back to school for PhD to get a a number of publications and citations? Even the market is changing and seems to favor those ...Read more
Looks like the unique passport idea worked !! https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations-and-fashion-models/h-1b-electronic-registration-process #workvisa #h1b #rfe #faang #swe #machinelearningengineer #apple #amazon #microsoft #meta #google #ne...Read more
Hi all, I am a Canadian Citizen in the US. I just lost my job with Amazon and my L-1B VISA expires in 60days (after grace period ends). I understand that I can go back to Canada, and then re-enter the US as a visitor, but since I already have an apartment / Washington drivers license / bank account...Read more
For people with current priority dates( mostly people from countries other than India and China) how long does it normally take to get the green card after I140 is approved?
https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations-and-fashion-models/h-1b-electronic-registration-process Even after eliminating multiple registrations How is the number so high? TC 300k
When talking to potential new companies, from what point (how long remaining from your full 6 years of H1B), it makes getting a new job/sponsorship very difficult? (If PERM & I-140 are to be submitted by the new employer once they transfer the h1b)
Looking to eventually make my way to London to be with family, but I’m American and don’t have a visa. Is it common or even heard of that Comcast would allow a transfer to Sky and give a visa if I applied for a job at sky?
Heyy guys! I was working in department of veteran affairs on OPT. I was hired as a non citizen. During onboarding they were okay with me being a non citizen and still onboarded me. I have everything written on my email conversation with HR that I am an international student and will be working on O...Read more
I’m currently on an H1B visa, and my 6-year period is set to expire in January 2025. I’ve been in the I140 process through my employer since July 2023, and we’re currently in the recruitment stage, which has been ongoing for over 10 months now. I’m getting concerned about whether the process will b...Read more
been 6 weeks since filing I-140 (regular processing), no receipt notice yet. is there a way to followup with uscis?
Hello Blinders!! Need to understand how to navigate a tricky visa situation. I was laid off after which I was able to secure a full time offer but the company rescinded the offer at the very last minute. To save my H1, I switched to consulting end of March and my transfer was filled under regular ...Read more
Hi! I recently went for H1b(dropbox) and H4 (interview) stamping (Dropbox). My dependent H4 was approved within 2 days and is back in the US working. My H1b just showed “Refused” status without explanations. I am freaking out! Questions: - Can my dependent H4 remain working in US? If not, how long...Read more
I've an appointment at Chennai for H1-B visa stamping via Dropbox. Anyone with recent experience about how many days it took to get the passport back after submitting it?
My wife is on F1 OPT, can she take maternity leave for more than 3 months, if her company allows it? Tc: 348k
But I'm on the h1b work visa. Wondering if I can quit and change to b2 status so I can look for jobs while staying in the US. Getting really unbearable to put up with the toxicity Tc 350k
I am from India. We are contemplating to try the path of EB5. It involves investing $800k. Our net worth is not that much too, it is just around that amount. Do other people from FAANG explore that option. If they have that kind of money. Is it worth exploring that option #workvisa TC - 275k
I am on H1B visa, If my I-140 is approved at company A and I join Company B, where I-140 process is halted, what would hapen after my H1B term is over?
How long does a big or midsize company take to file H1b from the day all the documents are submitted? Want to keep pushing the immigration team every second day for status.. They last reported a week back on april 23rd that LCA has been filed. Submitted documents by April 5th. How long do companies...Read more
I was recently laid off on H1B and currently on my 60-day grace period which will end last week of May. How soon will I need to sign another offer to accommodate background check, visa transfer, etc. before the grace period ends? Would 2-3 weeks be enough time or should I cut my losses and plan my...Read more
I have about 3.5 years left before reaching the 6-year mark on H1B visa and its required for me to have my i140 approved before then to avoid leaving the country. Unfortunately, Amazon has paused the processing of i140 applications for the rest of 2024. Despite my efforts to find other companies tha...Read more
I travelled after applying Advanced Parole, what to do now? Tc:500k
Preferably from Mar or Apr #workvisa #h1b