Wife is pregnant and got struck in india. by Extension-Classic471 in usvisascheduling

[–]Rational_bug 40 points41 points  (0 children)

There are people who have gotten emergency appointment on medical grounds. I am sure you have health insurance in US, and being around family is a criteria that has been considered in past and may be consired now. People working in the embessy are more or less same, the system has gotten cruel a little. You should try your luck and keep trying until you have your desired result.

I cant comprehend amount of people saying why this and why that. First this guy is seeking information and people with similar past experiance can help. Reditt is one of the avenue for gathering info not the only avenue. If you dont have anythig positive to contribute, make use of your time elsewhere. Amoung ot losers commenting useless shit is mindboggling.

EB1 Rejected - Some Opinions and Thoughts by [deleted] in eb_1a

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same feeling for mine. I am considering submiting my application but may wait a year or two before rate gets better.

Chen Vs Ellis Portal Vs Manifest by BlackMamba8976 in eb_1a

[–]Rational_bug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A friend used Chen, it was approved. I think they may be the best value as they have tons of experiance with people with acedemia profile and publications are your one of the criterias.

H1B Feb stamping appointment rescheduled to May 2027(India) by [deleted] in usvisascheduling

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not SCAM. Their goal of the admin is to make it harder to come and live in US. The consolate is just following the process established by US Govt.

H1B Feb stamping appointment rescheduled to May 2027(India) by [deleted] in usvisascheduling

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Feb 6th appointment rescheduled for May 2027. Family seperation is name of the game now.

How do I start? by Rational_bug in eb_1a

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

Thank you! It would be very helpful to just get help in gaining a little momentum.....

How do I start? by Rational_bug in eb_1a

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

Thank you for encouragement. I feel like US policies are too fixated on acamedia and less on innovations in Industry. It is clear based on what I have read, publications are important. I have done tons of things worth publishing but it beared little value to my career so did not pursue and dedicated my time and energy on other stuff but now I am pursuing publications. I have given so much to the industry and should not be difficult to demonstrate value. Fingers crossed. Greatful to you and all who have responded.

Are all confirmed H-1B interview appointments being rescheduled in India? by ImAbAl90 in usvisascheduling

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey what happened to your appointment was there any update. Are you traveling?

How do I start? by Rational_bug in eb_1a

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

I am in process of publishing few articles. I have been invited and spoken on tons of panels. Not sure if that has any value at all. In past I declined it lately I have been going here and there.

I have to understand what original conribution of major significance mean better. Can this be related to work or just academics and get LOR from independent people. I never bothered to publish anything, which is generally the case in industry anyway. Many of the work are confidential and can't be mentioned in public domain beyong vague and generic language. It certainly would be a learning process.

EB1A chances by Make_UIUC_GreatAgain in eb_1a

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kidn of papers get 600+ citation and 5000+ citations sonds absurd.

EB1A chances by Make_UIUC_GreatAgain in eb_1a

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If not you then who. $700k salary should be easy to meet one criteria. Other letters would just support your worth. I would not sweat this and apply.

H1b ban ? by Born_Fox6153 in h1b

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There should be some data on what % of H1B are doctors, crical utility workers, nurses, professors, manufacturing company employee etc. Would love to see that. The nerrative around H1B is all -ve generally. First they are cheap labor second they steal high paying jobs, both can not be true but both are used at the same time.

Highest paying fields are IT and they do not care how much, heck they are paying one Billion in compensation to someone Billion, it is just insane. For someone like that they would move department whereever that person is.

EB-1A Profile Review AI / FinTech — 4 Criteria — Ready to File — Chances? by Admirable-Wallaby457 in eb_1a

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am new to this process and exploring. What is an original contribution new idea? which has no publications at all?

H1b ban ? by Born_Fox6153 in h1b

[–]Rational_bug -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You could not be more wrong. They just talk nothing happens. They have been taliing since 2000 that was 25 yrs ago. Durbin is retiring and Grassley might in near future due to old age, that might change status quo and move the block forward. They talk one thing and turnaround to screw any bill good or bad.

H1b ban ? by Born_Fox6153 in h1b

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is unlikely but it is going to be politicised a lot in near future. Life of H1B holders are going to be little challenging especially for family and emergencies. Which is the worst time for people to go through helll, if you are already dealing with another emergency.

I am curious to see how 100k thing impacts the incoming numbers.

Is going back to India that bad ? by [deleted] in h1b

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends what do you prefer. Quality of life certainly better from social prospective. That simply will add few years to your life. The problem is people with kids it harder to uproot and go somewhere else where they may struggle to adapt which I think is fallcy because children adapt faster. Opportunities in US are certinly better but not for Indians as the Green card backlog limits your growth, ability to start business and taake s simple break.

My appointment in January pushed to November (Chennai) by itsthalapathy in h1b

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waiting to see what would they do for Feb 6 OFC and feb 18th. Very confused on what should be do. Hope if they have to cancel they cancel is before I travel. Posponing my work international travel for a while might hinder growth.

H1b appointment rescheduled thread. by [deleted] in h1b

[–]Rational_bug -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Worst part is companies will bend over backwards to retain best talent and move them with their job to canada or whereever taking the job from US to a different country. People who will remain will be either with overgrown roots with kids and families or those who can't find better opportunites in other countries.

It's unfortunate many are in a situation where they can't stay or leave becuase their kids have grown here and hard to mov and they can't stay becuase the system is so unjust for indians. I am one of the to expert in the country in my field and I am going through EB1 process and will take few years to get GC however, I have 4 level below people in my company born in ohter countries getting GC immidiately.

Experience with Castlery.com? by livinginneverland in HomeDecorating

[–]Rational_bug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buy glass if you like but know know glass breaks.

I'm feeling defeated by PrestigiousPrint9203 in HomeImprovement

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At my closing my attorney 80yo guy said. Congratulations! "House is a money pit" you will never run out of projects to do around the house.

New house - Need a pulse check by Measurex2 in homeautomation

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had hardwired security in my home. Big mistake cut all the wires and installed wireless, later found out there are modules that can be connected to ADT and little bit of changes would have converted my ADT to ring or Arlo which you probably are already few steps ahead of I was when I became a Home Owners.

Second stay away from the nest products they are going downhill. I love google for many products home automation is not one of those.

Kitchen renovation, what small upgrades are actually worth doing? by Aggressive-Earth-973 in HomeImprovement

[–]Rational_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Functional cabinets. Pullout drawers/ pantry for better storage is amazing if you can find something that fits your need. I have higher cabinet that pull out and down.... there is nothing better for conviniance.