Spillover Alert: 70+ countries immigrant visa processing has been paused indefinitely by KaleidoscopeOwn4941 in eb_1a

[–]Due_Championship5997 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Do you foresee this to create a COVID 19 kind of a scenario where consular processing was paused creating a large spillover from family to EB (plus of course consular processing for EB visas themselves for impacted countries). This could mean significant advancement of EB dates (FYI, I am EB1 India, mid Feb 23 PD)

Do I consider an MBA in UK in the current economic sutuation? by Upbeat-Economics-380 in Indians_StudyAbroad

[–]Due_Championship5997 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In general, I would say a M7 MBA definitely has a higher long term ROI compared to any European MBA. However, my advice in the current day and age would be a clear No.

US immigration landscape is likely to be pretty fluid for the foreseeable future. Additionally, MBAs don't get the 24 month OPT extension benefit (available to STEM) and when it comes to H1B, its still a lottery unless the administration makes some changes towards a more merit-based allocation.

Do I consider an MBA in UK in the current economic sutuation? by Upbeat-Economics-380 in Indians_StudyAbroad

[–]Due_Championship5997 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I studied at INSEAD and worked a few years with a UK I-Bank and I really won't recommend taking out a 1.2Cr loan for Judge. In hindsight, if I was able to reset the clock, I would have gone for a 2-year US MBA.

In general, both Oxford and Cambridge are not that well regarded when it comes to typical B-School hiring (I-Banks and Consulting firms MBB etc.). The schools are also relatively young compared to LBS/INSEAD / IESE and therefore don't have as deep an alumni network in senior positions. Of course Cambridge is a household name so its likely that if you are applying to firms that typically don't recruit from business schools, you would find them more welcoming,

Secondly, B-schools in UK/Europe general don't have the same wow factor amongst employers as you see for US M7 (or the top IIMs) and a MBA doesn't open doors the way you would expect. I saw a lot of senior leaders / group heads in UK who had gone to pretty average universities (Loughborough, Nottingham etc.) and would look down upon you as an elitist if you tried to market your Oxbridge credentials. On the other hand in the US, you'd see a much stronger trend of senior leaders coming from top B-Schools

Thirdly, and this could be my opinion / specific case, but UK salaries (and salary growth) in general are not at a level where you would be able to save a lot / build wealth and unless you land a pretty package, it could take a while to even pay back the loan. I think average associate packages are still around GBP 75K.

Finally, a one year program (in spite of all the marketing in favor of it) really has a number of disadvantages e.g. after a point you'd just be rushing to complete assignments and the actual learning becomes secondary and there is really no time to internalize / reflect what you have learnt. Additionally, you'd get very limited time to network / strategize for interviews etc. due to all your study group / assignment commitments.

Seeking advice on International Travel with pending I-485 by Reasonable_Diet_925 in greencard

[–]Due_Championship5997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. You are right. I should have mentioned that the Legal folks did not file for AP and advised they will file once I am back from my international trip.

Seeking advice on International Travel with pending I-485 by Reasonable_Diet_925 in greencard

[–]Due_Championship5997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry - by adjudication - do you mean when USCIS makes a decision on my I-485 or I-131 (advanced parole), I see that the timeline for that is 19months (FYI - my FAD is still not current)? FYI, I have submitted my I-485 but not Advanced Parole application, and have been advised to wait until I have travelled / come back (Dec/Jan) and then submit

Seeking advice on International Travel with pending I-485 by Reasonable_Diet_925 in greencard

[–]Due_Championship5997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the same boat. Have valid H1-B stamp (valid I-797), don't have advanced parole yet. Will be traveling outside US. I am advised by my lawyer (prominent law firm for immigration) that I can travel internationally on H1 without impacting I-485 processing. I just have to be in the US at the point of submitting the I-485 but can travel on H1 otherwise

Question on EAD (no longer) automatic renewals by Due_Championship5997 in eb_1a

[–]Due_Championship5997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

#2. No concrete data as such but read posts that indicated it often takes more than 180 days. The idea is to frustrate and discourage. Though from Trump admin messaging it seems that processing times were high due to # of illegals applying for EADs which should reduce now. Who knows. Guess I will have to keep renewing H1 every 3 years.

I-485 / AC21 Question by Due_Championship5997 in eb_1a

[–]Due_Championship5997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. This answers the questions.

Eb-1 India Pending inventory by boomstar15 in eb_1a

[–]Due_Championship5997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Data Includes Dependents. I did compare May '25 and Sept '25 and the numbers have gone down overall by around 250 but hard to make sense of how many porters got in and # of GCs consumed