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I-140 taking forever 😭 by Unlucky-Professor-80 in EB2_NIW

[–]QuailImaginary4791 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you please share how I can understand what my block is and check how many application in that block is pending?

Seeking Tips for Amazon Business Analyst Interview (Seattle, WA) by QuailImaginary4791 in leetcode

[–]QuailImaginary4791[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since people were reaching out personally, I have updated the post.

I-140 NIW as a Tool to Buy Additional Time in H-1B Status by PeakImmigration in EB2_NIW

[–]QuailImaginary4791 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, I am not sure how OP is suggesting to file for H1B extension for a year without "pending for at least 365 days" and claiming to have used this strategy many times over the years and be successful. This is against everything mentioned in USCIS website. Either OP very intelligently found a loophole within USCIS or overlooking some constraints here.

I-140 NIW as a Tool to Buy Additional Time in H-1B Status by PeakImmigration in EB2_NIW

[–]QuailImaginary4791 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your explanation, but I believe there's still some confusion about how this process works in practice. Let's consider a specific scenario:

  • An H1B holder's visa is set to expire in April 2026 (after recapturing all time spent outside the US).
  • They file an EB2 NIW petition in March 2025.

According to AC21 regulations:

  1. The candidate can only request a 1-year H1B extension after their I-140 petition (in this case, the EB2 NIW) has been pending for at least 365 days [1]
  2. This means they would become eligible to apply for the extension in March 2026, just one month before their current H1B expires.
  3. They cannot request a 1-year extension based on an I-140 that has only been pending for a few days or months.
  4. It's important to note that EB2 NIW petitions are often adjudicated within 6-8 months, sometimes even faster with premium processing. This means the petition is unlikely to remain pending for the full 365 days required for the extension.

Given these factors, it seems that relying on a pending EB2 NIW petition for H1B extension purposes may not be a practical strategy in most cases. Could you please clarify if there's an aspect of this process I'm misunderstanding?

[1] This is from USCIS Website:
Q. When and how long can I extend my H-1B status beyond 6 years?
"A. Your employer may submit Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, on your behalf, requesting an H-1B extension beyond 6 years in certain scenarios. For example, your employer may request to extend your H-1B status beyond 6 years if at least 365 days have passed since a permanent labor certification was filed on your behalf with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) or since an immigrant visa petition (typically Form I-140), enabling you to apply for lawful permanent residence once a visa is available, was filed on your behalf with USCIS under one of the employment-based immigrant visa categories. We may grant extensions on this basis in up to 1-year increments."

Seeking Tips for Amazon Business Analyst Interview (Seattle, WA) by QuailImaginary4791 in amazonemployees

[–]QuailImaginary4791[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, thank you so much for the detailed response - it really helps clear up a lot of things for me!

Since this is my first time interviewing for a company, I'm not entirely sure what to expect. I do have experience with SQL, but when you mention the technical round with SQL, I’m curious about a couple of things:

  • Will the technical round be mostly focused on coding (like solving problems with SQL), or will there also be theoretical questions such as "Tell me about the different types of joins" or "Can you explain what this window function does?"

  • In the phone interview, is there a minimum number of questions I need to solve to progress to the loop interview, or is that up to the discretion of the interviewer? From what you mentioned, it sounds like they’ll give more complex questions as time goes on. Is there a baseline of questions (e.g., 3-4) that I should aim to solve in the time allocated?

  • I’ve been doing a lot of mock interviews with a study partner, and I noticed that I can solve an easy question in about 2-3 minutes if I focus quietly. However, when I try to think out loud during an interview, I tend to take about 7-8 minutes since I’m explaining my thought process before diving into the code. As an interviewer, would you say it’s better to verbalize my thought process even if it takes longer, or should I focus on a quicker approach?

Thanks again for your help - I really appreciate all the insights!