1. Who sponsored your H-1B?
• Safeway
2. When was it approved?
• I-129 got approved around June 2022 (06/27/2022)
3. When did you start H-1B employment?
• 10/03/2022
4. Have you maintained H-1B status?
• Yes
5. Have you ever worked without authorization?
• No.
6. Have you ever violated your status?
• No.
7. Have you ever worked for an employer other than your H-1B employer?
• No.
8. Did you ever work while unauthorized?
• No
9. Did you ever have CPT/OPT?
• Yes. I did 2 pre-completion OPT for pharmacy when I was in Temple University from the period 2018 – 2020
10. What happened when your previous H-1B/employment ended?
• My current employer Safeway applied for renewal.
“How did you come to know about this U.S. employer?”
• Through Indeed. I found this company when I was searching online for employers in the U.S
“How did you contact your sponsoring employer during your job search?
• I replied to the job posting on indeed and got in touch with Ashley – Safeway recruiter.
“Briefly describe your sponsoring employer company.”
• Safeway is a retail food and drug chain, operating under Albertsons companies
“How many employees work at your pharmacy store?”
• At my particular pharmacy, there are approximately 5 employees.
“Do you know the name of the President of your sponsoring employer?”
- Susan Morris
“How long did it take you to get this job?”
• About 4 months. First interview in February then got the offer letter in June
“How many rounds of interviews were conducted before you were
selected? What happened in each
round?”
• 2 rounds. First round with our recruiter Ashley Carosella. Second round with former PDM Layla Yousify
When was the interview conducted?”
• 03/02 and 03/04/2022
“How was the interview conducted?”
• Via Microsoft meeting
“Can I see your LCA (Labor Condition Application from the sponsoring
employer) and your latest
salary slip (pay stub) from your
current employer?”
• Sure. (Show them)
“Did you pay for you H1B petition related expenses?”
• No. My sponsoring employer took care of that.
“How will/ did you manage your expenses before you get your first pay check?
• Personal saving and family support
“What are the steps for your I-485 application?”
• H1B (selected 03/2022, approved 06/2022) -> PERM (09/28/2023 filed, approved in 01/2025) -> I-140 (filed 02/2025, approved 03/2025) -> I-485 (wait for priority date 09/28/2023, filed 03/2026)