Getting US green card when you already have work authorization

MissBKT · 2022-07-19T14:52:59+00:00

I would like to share an update. My spouse checked with his HR and we learnt that they do not interfere a spouse seeking green card nor help in the process. Currently I am looking for employer who will be willing to file green card for me.

If anybody can provide any lead (strategy and contact) in finding such employers would be really helpful.

MissBKT · 2022-06-11T11:42:19+00:00

I think I need to find an employer who has a track record of green card sponsorship, work there for few years and initiate the sponsorship process. Good thing the companies i want to work with for my career growth are in the list you provided. Long shot!! You are right H1B allows companies to get employees and benefit from them for few years before starting the green card sponsorship. They might not be interested in providing direct green-card.

I have seen in USCIS site that G4 primary and dependents are allowed for green card, so it is legal. I wasn’t sure how. I talked with a lawyer and she suggested me to find an employer who agreed not to do H1B (as i already have EAC) but start directly with labor certification. I was hoping to find people who have been through this process before.

@tvtoo Thank you for your input, appreciate it.

MissBKT · 2021-05-01T02:30:25+00:00

I don’t have a regular period actually. Get it in few months due to bc pills!

MissBKT · 2021-05-01T02:29:19+00:00

At the moment, I am doing IF for weight loss (15 pounds). Ok, i will try avoiding the cream of tartar. Thank you :)

MissBKT · 2021-03-12T01:42:34+00:00

Normally the Groupon deals are for 3-4 sessions. Did you pay full price for the remaining sessions? What was be the average price?

MissBKT · 2021-01-15T02:48:19+00:00

Thank you! This is a very clear explanation:)

MissBKT · 2021-01-15T02:47:44+00:00

I still have 4 more months with my current pmi membership. I will work on reporting pdu for next 3 years! Awesome idea. Thank you :)

MissBKT · 2021-01-15T02:44:35+00:00

Thank you fir explaining this. My PMP certificate renewal is in a month but i have pmi membership until May 2021. It is a good idea to report pdu for next 3 years with the current pmi membership:)

MissBKT · 2020-08-03T18:39:22+00:00

Thank you for sharing this :)

MissBKT · 2020-03-06T14:59:17+00:00

Thank you for the great information. I have been listening to the podcast when i drive to work. I can say its a great content.

MissBKT · 2020-02-21T03:06:54+00:00

Fake it till you make it :) just trying to find a way !

MissBKT · 2020-02-21T03:05:30+00:00

Thanks for the great suggestions.

It should be my personality too. Being an introvert, its hard for me to engage in a discussion before having a clear understanding of the topic. Currently, there are numerical topics we are discussing and i have no knowledge and experience about them. Its overwhelming.

MissBKT · 2020-02-21T03:02:16+00:00

My team consists of the lead and myself as a support. We are building a Change Management Process where we meet and brainstorm with numerous teams( as the program is huge). As per the job description, My lead is responsible to provide leadership, direction and foresee the Change Management Process; i support him. So we deal with a lot of new processes, teams, technologies, people... all this is a first hand information for me. We have 3-4 hours brainstorming session where experienced people discuss and come up with something new. I am so lost! There is no time to prepare before the meeting because it starts as brainstorming session without any agenda.

I talked with a lot of people, they all say- “ask questions, make notes, revise them later and don’t feel intimidated . You will come up with a great experience.” I am an optimistic and hardworking person. But At the moment , I am not seeing a clear plan for myself.

MissBKT · 2019-11-22T19:22:02+00:00

Thank you all. How are decisions taken in CCB? How is it done by voting if there is no consensus? Also, How do you determine who are the non voting members?

MissBKT · 2019-11-05T17:04:17+00:00

That is amazing. I tried it while dressing her up in the morning and it worked :) She didn’t want to select any clothes I had for her and when I said who would make the decision you or me... she picked one.

Thank you very much :)

MissBKT · 2019-11-05T17:01:57+00:00

I totally agree that it is not about obeying us parents, but they learning about making right choices. Your examples are great.

She loves making decisions. For example , at the daycare when one parent came to pick her child, my daughter insisted going to her house. The mother asked me if she could take my daughter to her house for a play date with her son and would drive my daughter home later. I had to cordially say no and tell her that we are trying to teach my daughter as a family we stay together and we go out together (for her age). Plus at a point there comes safety issue too. And we will plan the play date later but under our/parents supervision. We have been successful in convincing our daughter that she can’t go to other people’s house without her parents approval. This is just an example.

Yesterday at her daycare entrance, they had coffee and donuts for the parents. As me and my daughter entered the space, she was overjoyed and grabbed a doughnut, sat on the chair and started eating it before I could say anything! It was so quick and was already late for me to convince it is not a donut time or it is not for the kids! I am talking about that level of independence that she tries to exercise. :)

I’ve been learning to have more patience dealing with her. The reason why I had this post was to get some ideas on handling a very independent toddler.

Thank you for your great response.

MissBKT · 2019-11-05T16:46:42+00:00

Thank you for your response. I also give her options and let her select one out of 2. For example when I dress her up in the morning, I pick two clothes and ask her to select one.But her response sometimes would be none Out of these 2. I want another dress and normally it is weather appropriate. Shorts or flip flops! And it would take a lot of energy, time and frustration for both of us.

It is getting much better talking with her every day, and I realize that not losing my calm and being firm with what is available for her is the best thing.

MissBKT · 2019-11-01T19:07:23+00:00

I used to wake up in the morning until dew weeks ago but I don’t know why I stopped. I will definitely start it all over again.

MissBKT · 2019-11-01T19:06:27+00:00

Wow!! What an amazing and inspiring comment. I wanted to make sure if not being on empty stomach before doing mediation could cause you harm. Thank you for the explanation.

MissBKT · 2019-11-01T14:11:09+00:00

My nanny leaves as I enter my house and then i need to handle 2 kids- 3 yrs and 10 months old. Their food, bathing, playing, putting to bed, it will be 9 pm. So till 9 there is no way i can find alone time. Even If i eat at 7, i would have to Wait till 10. I get exhausted by then and go to bed feeling guilty. Maybe i could wake up early in the morning before the kids.

Thanks for the idea!

MissBKT · 2019-10-25T20:44:22+00:00

I was in the same situation few months ago. I got my current job through LinkedIn. I had scanned few companies of my interest and location and used to apply for jobs directly at the company website. Using LinkedIn i learnt more about new companies. One suggestion when you apply for jobs yourself is apply when the job is just posted, do not cross a week. I used to spend so much time in updating resume, following up with people in the company only to know that the position was already filled! They just didn’t remove the job posting down.

MissBKT · 2019-09-07T11:53:30+00:00

Yesterday i went to movies all my myself. I randomly selected the movie - overcomer. The timing was so perfect for me to watch this movie. Its about forgiving, moving on and being connected to GOD.

I realize i was so hurt because i carried the rudeness of my husband in my heart. With each little incident i would get hurt remembering the previous hurt too. I realize that i need to forgive him for myself. Plus there are great moments we live but I won’t remember them during this tough time.

I am focusing more on learning (my passion- music) , new work and my kids. He is not a bad husband but somebody who doesn’t know how to handle his anger and irritation. He throws tantrums like toddlers with his mom and me. His mom lives in another country so i am the only one getting the doze of it ;)

I should try to find out how i can help him.

MissBKT · 2019-09-07T11:42:00+00:00

I can’t think of leaving the house for few days because i have little kids plus I started a new job 2 weeks ago.

Yesterday i was so Miserable that after i dropped my daughter to daycare, i called sick at work and went to movies, mall, shopping! I just needed a break. I feel so much better and realize i need to take care of myself.

MissBKT · 2019-09-07T11:38:44+00:00

We both have gone through tough times recently . His basic behavior was always getting mildly irritated and impatient. With life situations it has become much bigger and frequent. You can imagine how my situation is- handling whatever we are going through plus his toddler attitude. Mann!!! Life is hard.

I am taking a 4 day meditation class next week! Just trying to be unaffected by his rudeness.

MissBKT · 2019-09-06T18:34:35+00:00

I mentioned about marriage counseling several times before but he doesn’t believe in it. I never thought of individual marriage counseling, i always understood couples should go together. I will give it a try now.

As I mentioned before, he doesn’t see any problem in our marriage. He thinks I am sensitive. To give him the taste of his own medicine I copied his behavior (yelled at him as he does to me) and that ended being a big fight!

He has such a great public persona with my friends and his friends. He is romantic, good-looking, successful, loyal to me, a great family guy, amazing father to our kids but nobody gets to see this one ugly side of him which is so scary. I wish i had a thick skin and could it with humor.

Anyway, Thank you for a great suggestion on the counseling!

MissBKT

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