SA 2020: Stuck in a foreign country
Hey everyone. I was supposed to join a BB in NYC as an IB SA this summer, and my bank has recently announced that our program was moved online. I am an international student though and got stuck back in my home country (not the US), as my college didn't allow me to stay on campus due to the pandemic.
My country is currently under very strict quarantine, with literally no options to leave until at least June (though quarantine will likely be extended until September due to how bad it is here).
Is anybody else in a similar position? Would I still be able to legally complete my virtual internship while abroad?
I know at least 5 others, myself included in the same situation. We're hoping we can get back in to the states by early June.
I am glad I am not alone in this situation, but I am sorry to hear you guys are stuck as well. Did you/your acquaintances communicate with HR at all to ask what the contingency plans would be if the borders remain closed?
Asking because I've heard about an international student who had their offer rescinded by Google over the same situation (stuck in their home country with no option of flying back to the US to complete the virtual internship).
No, we haven't spoken to HR yet given how the situation could change in a months time. I assume the easiest path for HR would be to rescind internships to internationals.
What was Google's rationale for rescinding their internship so early? I assume they would have waited until closer to the start date before making such a decision.
This is weird, a friend of mine just started at Google last week as a contractor. Never met anyone at Google, never had a f2f meeting. Just online meetings and emails, started last week.
Why would google cancel an internship.
Hi, what decision did the firm take?
Don’t say a thing and get a solid VPN to the US.
Fulfill all your duties and finish your assignment. The time difference might be the only challenge, but I am assuming you can deal with this.
The other challenge is that only LPRs or USCs are allowed to travel to the US, temporary visas and tourists will be allowed at some point but nobody knows when.
Anyone in similar position for FT?
While it is technically possible, how many would voluntarily leave the country during a pandemic while on non-immigrant visa? Chances are high they won't be allowed back for the foreseeable future.
If you have a FT offer and start date you would also have a valid visa; however, you can't come back to the US if not LPR or USC. Are your offices even open during the stay at home orders?
I would discuss this with your employer / HR and see how far you can start online. The big tech companies are hiring new joiners and allowing to start from home.
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Yeah, I'm guessing it's unlikely for US-based students to leave. I'm US-based and got an offer in a European office, and had to leave the US for home (somewhere in Asia) due to personal reasons.
An update for you all: due to the pandemic, USCIS has actually allowed international students to use their CPTs for remote internships even while being abroad (https://www.ice.gov/doclib/coronavirus/covid19faq.pdf - proof).
SB to you!
until june - are you in singapore?
i am in a similar position. OP can you PM me?
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