Tech IndustryOct 9, 2018
FacebookWomenz

H1B transfer petition denied as PM

Trying to transfer from FB to Goog and the petition was denied after RFE. Reason given was that it’s not a specialized occupation. Relocating to Zurich now. Very stressful.

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Microsoft UMbR31 Oct 9, 2018

Woah. Sorry to hear that. Yoe? If you don't mind?

Facebook Womenz OP Oct 9, 2018

12 yoe

Microsoft UMbR31 Oct 9, 2018

Dang that's harsh!

LinkedIn AR3 Oct 9, 2018

Very sorry to hear. Program manager or project manager ?

Facebook Womenz OP Oct 9, 2018

Product at both

Microsoft TacoBoss Oct 9, 2018

Wtf! Are you serious?

Apple Neo-Xp Oct 9, 2018

Wow! I am in the midst of H1B COE and thinking of resigning soon from my current role. How long did it take you to get an RFE?

Facebook Womenz OP Oct 9, 2018

3 months

Microsoft HURi57 Oct 9, 2018

Is that because you used regular processing? I thought PP was available 3 months ago.

Google Segsigv Oct 9, 2018

Holy shit, is transferring with PM role now a defacto denial due to specialty occupation?

IBM Sadhguru Oct 9, 2018

Sorry to hear. Good luck. Would be helpful if you could tell us about your coursework and education. Plus, Product Manager or Project Manager ?

Facebook Womenz OP Oct 9, 2018

I have 450 citations. CS PhD from CMU

Microsoft Gambini Oct 9, 2018

Why don’t you apply for EB1? Why did the green card process took so long? You should be able to get green card on EB1 or NIW category in no time?

Microsoft stardew Oct 9, 2018

Do you have educational background in CS? Did google make a mistake in properly writing the job description ?

Facebook Womenz OP Oct 9, 2018

I have a PhD in cs for top 4 school.

Facebook lcgrinding Oct 9, 2018

holy shit

Microsoft kori Oct 9, 2018

Did you have previous work experience prior to joining fb?

Facebook Womenz OP Oct 9, 2018

Yes

Gusto AOFW07 Oct 9, 2018

Is there a list from the USCIS on what is considered a specialized position and what is not? The USCIS (and previously the INS) have always been fluffy when it comes to the rule for foreign workers.

Qualcomm WgYi0 Oct 9, 2018

Sorry to hear 😔 - was thinking about transferring on receipt, but this scares me. Was this PP or regular? (If PP, 3months on to get rfe on PP?)

Facebook Blindspot9 Dec 9, 2018

is PP even possible at this point? i thought that had stopped last year. how long is the transfer taking with pp?