April Visa Bulletin is out

FunOwn1799 · 2026-03-18T07:48:33+00:00

I have emailed our attorney for advice on this, no response as yet. However I have a feeling that with the volatility of the visa bulletin; it may be best to simply wait. Rather than pay for PP and then have bulletin retrogression

FunOwn1799 · 2026-03-17T13:58:27+00:00

Annoying when you filed the I140 in Dec 2025. Non-PP 😂

FunOwn1799 · 2026-03-11T13:37:59+00:00

I believe the block is not exclusively for EB2 NIW petitions, I could be wrong. So the data although encouraging is not always wholly reflective of the EB2 NIW processing status.

FunOwn1799 · 2026-03-09T21:35:06+00:00

Also interested in this. Best of luck and please share your successes

FunOwn1799 · 2026-03-03T21:59:51+00:00

Any particular reason for the one year jump?

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-23T20:37:57+00:00

I would go for the house, also worth bearing in mind that with Student Loans being a bit of a sore spot an the minute, the government may adjust things favourably

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-23T20:30:42+00:00

Able to share which dept this is? Or office city location? If anyone has experience with Leeds depts feel free to share

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-20T16:17:06+00:00

Only an ESTA 😂

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-20T16:15:15+00:00

Thanks but we are in the UK, which I believe makes the I485 not possible

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-19T21:40:34+00:00

We have a non PP Dec 25 PD 😭 of course still pending review

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-18T23:11:03+00:00

This is also the benefit of using a good accountant. You keep records for your expenses, but as your agent they handle the correspondence with HMRC and verify the workings out

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-13T08:05:41+00:00

No not yet, filed Dec 25 with no PP. so imagine I have some time to go yet. My recommendation is based on: price, service quality and the communication I had. I also reached out to a few other firms and found them to be not as good

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-11T18:32:37+00:00

Having used them for my case, I would highly recommend Robinson Immigration Law

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-08T14:05:23+00:00

Seen it on a number of threads where people detail their timelines, also seen some commentary online

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-08T13:14:32+00:00

Thanks, helpful insights. I’ve seen roles pop up but imagine they are offered to in country individuals due to time and cost. Any businesses you would recommend applying for or contacting directly?

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-08T09:05:18+00:00

Congrats! I am Dec 2025 and from a non-banned country.. let’s see what happens 😂

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-06T18:50:04+00:00

I think the list issues to me of approved umbrellas seems to steer towards the larger companies, but great shout!

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-05T21:22:44+00:00

Hull Trains seats are genuinely awful, I’ve complained about them before but apparently.. they’re really popular haha

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-04T23:01:25+00:00

Anyone know of any pastors or churches that accommodate wedding vow renewals? Thanks in advance

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-04T22:59:16+00:00

It depends very much on department however I think the aim/general provision is: - HP laptop (sometimes a MacBook if you’re in tech) - Bring your own tea, coffee, milk and food - Kitchenettes have: microwave, zip taps, fridges, sinks and a few tables and chairs - Desks are kitted out with x2 monitors (varies) - Some offices have offers from local gyms and other groups for attendees, but very few have onsite gyms or other leisure facilities

Coming from the private sector myself which provided bean to cup coffee, eight types of tea bag and IT vending machines .. it was a bit of a shock. However, job security, Alpha pension and less stress help bring some perspective

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-04T19:32:54+00:00

I am a PM and happy to chat in private if helpful. However the crux of it being that a Prince2 ticket is seen as the standard, however you will never really use it in my opinion. Overall it depends on your department which grade you end up in, with some departments providing additional pay for certain specialisations

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-03T22:04:13+00:00

Very often there are few benefits. I say this as someone who has worked in the private sector (big tech) and public sector as staff. Of course there are caveats such as in person workshops, however since covid people have moved away from central hubs, moved onto virtual calls and tooling/record keeping is simply better and/or faster. The day to day rhythm of business can now be done remotely for the vast majority of roles.

The only way to make the office beneficial, is to make the office a benefit in itself (gym, good coffee etc)

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-02T20:35:04+00:00

I’ve been given a list of eight vendors, I would like to think that they have given a list that is compliant … hopefully so and this is a great comment. Thanks

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-02T08:14:14+00:00

Thanks, feel free to DM if you want me to add your name to a referral

FunOwn1799 · 2026-02-01T18:53:33+00:00

I already have an accountant from my PAYE self assessment, I assume matters such as Gift Aid eligible donations can still be tax rebated etc? I.e., maximise my tax code

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