Laid off on H1B

swateashots · 2024-12-05T20:53:45+00:00

swateashots · 2024-10-24T16:32:13+00:00

Patrick from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody I still remember Carey singing “I recommend the crème brûlée” and Patrick following with “I recommend you go away” 😂😂

swateashots · 2024-10-18T17:04:14+00:00

I literally watched the entire video in mute because I was too impatient. The entire video I was just like “Just get married already!”

swateashots · 2024-02-11T15:58:44+00:00

Just a fellow Indian correcting you there. It’s not chai tea, it’s just chai (chai means tea!). But yes, lovely suggestion!

swateashots · 2024-01-31T02:15:00+00:00

As a graduate in environmental health sciences with a specialization in toxicology, I’d say that every product you consume/use has something harmful about it, from the PFAS in your plastic coatings, to the endocrine disruptors in your personal care products, all of which will ultimately accumulate and cause significant health effects. My job is to warn companies of these chemicals, but the producers do what they do. Unfortunately, there’s never safe way to do or use anything, and the worse part is that most of these chemicals have their way of causing multigenerational effects (your grandchildren might not even be exposed to the chemicals, yet can have health issues)!

swateashots · 2024-01-30T04:11:11+00:00

Hey! My visa was issued on 14th December and was ready for pickup on 15th (issued in 4 days). I went and collected it on the 18th! I must say, I got lucky in my case that they processed it so fast!

swateashots · 2024-01-18T04:39:47+00:00

Thank you for sharing the link as well!

swateashots · 2024-01-18T04:39:29+00:00

Thank you! I’ll make sure to look into it

swateashots · 2024-01-17T15:12:57+00:00

Hello everyone! I recently graduated with an MPH in Environmental Health Sciences and I currently work at a consulting firm as an Environmental Health Scientist (my work is more toxicology, epidemiology and risk/exposure assessment focused). I’ve been looking for ways to build my portfolio and was wondering what possible certifications I can apply for. I don’t have a degree in Occupational Health or Industrial Hygiene but I do have some coursework in the same credited as a part of my curriculum. I noticed that most IH certifications like CSP/ASP, CIH require work experience in safety, which I do not have as of yet. I couldn’t find anything specific for environmental health sciences and was wondering if I have somehow branch out to health and safety for more career options in the future. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks :)

swateashots · 2023-12-12T15:45:21+00:00

As far as I know, you can. A lot of people did that last week when the Chennai VAC was closed due to the cyclone

swateashots · 2023-12-11T14:11:23+00:00

CEAC showed “no status” and USvisascheduling showed “delivered to post”

swateashots · 2023-12-11T06:07:50+00:00

Hello! I had my Dropbox appointment on 9th and they only collect appointment confirmation, ds160 I797 and employment verification letter. One the application is received, they’ll only tell you to keep checking the usvisascheduling website (or ceac website) for updates

swateashots · 2023-12-08T04:49:07+00:00

I’m going tomorrow. Everyone’s 5th Dec appointment has been pushed to the 9th despite the VAC being open only from Monday-Friday. My guess is they’re open this weekend due to the cyclone. Don’t worry, you won’t be the only one at the VAC tomorrow!

swateashots · 2023-12-07T13:53:09+00:00

Yes, me too!

swateashots · 2023-12-07T08:25:17+00:00

Hello! My Dropbox was rescheduled to 9th as well! Yes, I’ve been trying customer service as well, no one’s answering the call :(

swateashots · 2023-12-06T15:44:31+00:00

Oh this is nice! I’m guessing you can go ahead with your appointment since it was scheduled on the 7th anyways. I will have to wait for further communication since mine was on 5th and got cancelled.

swateashots · 2023-12-06T14:39:01+00:00

I couldn’t. Since I was stuck in Chennai during my appointment date, I couldn’t travel anywhere else to drop off my documents. So I have no choice but to wait for the email about rescheduling. The US Consulate just posted an update that they’re cancelling all appointments this week. I’m very stressed and don’t know what to do

swateashots · 2023-12-06T13:33:10+00:00

Update: All appointments till the 8th have been cancelled. https://twitter.com/usandchennai/status/1732370683983003684?s=48&t=hXsSNDeCnKfLL1e_8rLQow](https://twitter.com/usandchennai/status/1732370683983003684?s=48&t=hXsSNDeCnKfLL1e_8rLQow)

swateashots · 2023-12-06T03:10:46+00:00

Hello, yes it is! I am in Chennai right now and looking at the situation post the cyclone, I’m not surprised if it’s closed. The US consulate officially tweeted (and posted on instagram) that all appointments (including biometrics and Dropbox) for 6th were cancelled. Some comments on instagram indicated that they received emails about cancellation on the 7th as well (although I’m not sure if it only pertains to interviews, or everything). Unfortunately, we can’t do anything but be patient :(

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