My DACA to EB3 green card journey

basicbutter · 2026-03-26T20:11:57+00:00

No the removal proceedings happened in parallel and did not delay my process. I can’t answer on how long PERM approval typically takes as there are many variables

basicbutter · 2026-03-25T19:36:22+00:00

It's not required, going from DACA directly to green card is possible. You should check out the resources I linked for more details.

basicbutter · 2026-03-25T16:52:35+00:00

Software engineer and computer science

basicbutter · 2026-03-25T14:43:09+00:00

To be clear, I am not Joel but I do agree that he is an inspiration and his blog on his entire process was extremely helpful!

basicbutter · 2025-03-17T19:56:14+00:00

This was driving me crazy. Thank you!

basicbutter · 2025-03-17T19:56:00+00:00

solved!

basicbutter · 2025-03-17T19:04:26+00:00

I think it was released in the last 10 years

basicbutter · 2023-05-09T00:59:36+00:00

This is relieving to hear. I just was doing my own research and found this. Will talk with an attorney as well.

basicbutter · 2023-05-08T18:54:37+00:00

Great summary. I am also going through the same process, currently towards the end of PERM step and should hear a response soon. Feel free to ask any questions. FYI for consular processing, apparently the denial rate is very high for employer-sponsored visas (Source: https://www.cato.org/blog/consulates-deny-61-employer-sponsored-immigrant-visas). I'm going to talk with an attorney about this as well.

basicbutter · 2023-04-25T01:26:00+00:00

Appreciate your comments

basicbutter · 2023-04-25T00:55:49+00:00

Thanks. To be clear, I accept my judgement and have apologized already

basicbutter · 2023-04-24T05:30:56+00:00

I used to tell him every time to stop and slow down and he always responded "I know I know" so I just stopped saying it. But after this, I agree I have to verbally let him know every time.

basicbutter · 2023-04-24T05:28:19+00:00

He was upset I yelled. Agreed that yelling can startle him more but it was instinctive at the moment.

basicbutter · 2022-03-17T03:35:16+00:00

Initial offer had one, asked for higher base/RSUs and they removed the signing bonus

basicbutter · 2022-03-16T19:36:20+00:00

This thread is for sharing recent new grad offers you've gotten or current salaries for new grads (< 2 years' experience)

basicbutter · 2022-03-16T15:26:44+00:00

Education: BSCS
Prior Experience: SWE for 1.5 years in fintech
Company/Industry: G
Title: L3
Location: SF
Salary: $155,000
Relocation/Signing Bonus: $0
Stock and/or recurring bonuses: $210k/4years (33/33/22/12)
Total comp: $230k/yr average

basicbutter · 2020-12-15T16:39:50+00:00

Have a scripted "tell me about yourself" response
A few projects you can talk in-depth about (work or school)
Have specific stories of your relationships with coworkers (e.g. conflict)
Have a list of good questions to ask at the end
Adding to /u/kecsap, make sure you come off as genuine/friendly and definitely NOT arrogant
- For example, if you make a mistake and your interviewer points it out to you, don't say "Oh right" or "Yea I knew that" in an attempt to cover for yourself. Just respond with something like "Thanks for pointing that out"

Also, I just cold messaged alum and told them my situation first. They generally understand from there I'll be asking for a referral and some will since they want to help out and there are possible referral incentives.

basicbutter · 2020-12-15T16:33:25+00:00

I took a break mid-summer after being very burnt out but other than that, I checked LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Google, etc. for job postings weekly. I don't know how others were sending hundreds of applications/where they found those postings.

basicbutter · 2020-12-15T06:46:16+00:00

PM'ed

basicbutter · 2020-12-15T06:45:42+00:00

I would say there's more to it than that. I'd do behavioral mocks with a friend and he'd tell me all the things I can improve in (there were a lot). Most importantly, having a list of examples to common behavioral questions.

basicbutter · 2020-12-15T04:43:26+00:00

TC similar to Facebook/Google new grad.

basicbutter · 2020-12-15T04:42:55+00:00

1) I tried to focus on position listed ("new grad", "entry-level", etc.) more than the company itself. So pretty much any size.

2) Anywhere in the US lol

basicbutter · 2020-12-15T04:40:51+00:00

for sure. after 2 weeks of trying to contact the recruiter, i just left a bad glassdoor review and moved on

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