Resigning From The Currnet Job

[Vishal Dude 0]

Hey Guys,

Currently I am working in a company and my IR-1/CR-1 Visa is under process.

I have recently submitted DS 230 Documents to NVC.

I was wondering when should I resign from my current Job as I am not going to stay here.

One of my friend who is also processing his IR-1/CR-1 Visa said he is going to resign once his case goes to NVC (looking at his company's 3 months of notice period)

I was thinking of resigning once I get the interview date, what do you suggest?

I just don't wanna wait to serve notice period in my company after getting visa (my company also does have 3 months of notice period but hopefully can negotiate to 1 month)

Thanks

[Rajamundis 1]

I think if everything goes smooth in your proccess, you will be waiting for at least 2 months for your interview at the consulate. Hopefully that helps you a litte bit.

[velrich 50]

Are you sure you want to resign before you have your visa in hand?

As stated in the previous post most persons have 2 months before the date of the interview by the time they get notice of the interview date. In addition you usually have 6 months to leave after you get your visa.

[NikLR 13,227]

Also you don't know if you're going to be put into AP or not. It might be best to wait on the visa. Granted I quit my job but I'm from Canada and female. It would be extraordinarily rare for me to be put into AP.

edit:

Some countries it is 6 months from the visa date that you have to move and in some countries (like Canada) it is 6 months from the MEDICAL. I would double check which it is for you!

Edited May 13, 2013 by NikiR

[JohnR! 5,495]

Hey Guys,

Currently I am working in a company and my IR-1/CR-1 Visa is under process.

I have recently submitted DS 230 Documents to NVC.

I was wondering when should I resign from my current Job as I am not going to stay here.

One of my friend who is also processing his IR-1/CR-1 Visa said he is going to resign once his case goes to NVC (looking at his company's 3 months of notice period)

I was thinking of resigning once I get the interview date, what do you suggest?

I just don't wanna wait to serve notice period in my company after getting visa (my company also does have 3 months of notice period but hopefully can negotiate to 1 month)

Thanks

You should resign with it is more convenient and feasible. There is no right answer to your question, for you know of your particular circumstance...

If you need to work in order to be able to keep yourself, it would behoove you to wait until your visa is issued and you have it on hand before handing in your notice.

Edited May 13, 2013 by Gegel

[Darnell 8,478]

What does it hurt to quit , with only 24 hours notice, after you have your passport back with the visa stamp inside and an air ticket in your hand?

I'd weigh that, before anything else, really.

Edited May 14, 2013 by Darnell

[NikLR 13,227]

What does it hurt to quit , with only 24 hours notice, after you have your passport back with the visa stamp inside and an air ticket in your hand?

I'd weigh that, before anything else, really.

Agreed!

[Vishal Dude 0]

Thanks Guys. I am not sure my company will allow 24 hours of notice period, as official is 3 months.

You all are right.

I also did enquire about it more and found the exact answer from a legal guy, posting it here so that all can get what he said to me.

He said "You definitely not want to resign from your current job unhook you get the visit in hand. Keeping every simple reason aside, for them (Visa Guys) you don't wanna look like you will become Public Charge after going there, makes sense?"

So, in short, as you all said, Do Not Resign Now

Thanks Guys!!

[Darnell 8,478]

so, you really haven't found out what the repercussions are for 24 hour notice to quit, right?

[NikLR 13,227]

What can they do to you? You're leaving the country! Just quit and leave.

[TBoneTX 45,365]

*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to General Immigration Discussion -- topic is not specifically a CR-1 process and it can apply to more than one visa path. ***

[Vishal Dude 0]

What can they do to you? You're leaving the country! Just quit and leave.

I will need my experience letter from the company dude..!!

[NikLR 13,227]

Why? You write it down on your resume and it's highly unlikely a US company is going to call India. Unless you've been an exceptional employee with many awards I'm just saying your Indian work experience may or may not be helpful in the USA. Education doesn't really transfer over either. To be honest I think it's one of the biggest culture shocks for people. They're highly educated and have great jobs in their home country; then they come to the USA and have no education or experience because that's how the USA often rolls with foreign education and work experience. It is not always that way, it depends on the industry and accreditation but it's a good thing to be prepared for.

Edited May 14, 2013 by NikiR

[Owais Vohra Rehan 2]

@ Vishal dude..........NikiR isnt a dude lol.

she is a lady.

[NikLR 13,227]

Lol I think he was referring to the HR person at the company.