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Just got my GC after 2 yrs, how hard it is to get a job?

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_Layne   27

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Hi all, a little bit of background: I adjusted from K1 in 2019 and just recently received my 10yr GC. The past 2 years, we had twins so I'm basically a SAHM. I've had a degree and worked 7 years in IT. Can't seem to land a job and I'm defeated. I guess I wanted to know your experience in this? How long did you land a job after immigrating? (If it matters, I'm a filipina)

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Thread is moved from General Immigration Discussion to the Finding Work forum, where similar matters are discussed.

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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carmel34   3,639

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There are lots of telework IT jobs available, that may work well if you have new twins.  The job market is very good right now so keep looking and you'll find something.  Polish up your resume and practice your job interview skills.  Good luck!

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On 12/15/2021 at 10:56 PM, _Layne said:

Hi all, a little bit of background: I adjusted from K1 in 2019 and just recently received my 10yr GC. The past 2 years, we had twins so I'm basically a SAHM. I've had a degree and worked 7 years in IT. Can't seem to land a job and I'm defeated. I guess I wanted to know your experience in this? How long did you land a job after immigrating? (If it matters, I'm a filipina)

I really believe we are in the best times to find a job, but of course this will vary depending upon where you live. I live in Western NY and I'm searching for an IT Manager for months. If you are willing to relocate it shouldn't take long to find the right job.

 
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