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How do I request time off from my sponsor?
How do I request time off from my sponsor?

Check out our webinar on time off!

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Updated over 3 months ago

Time off requests are one of the most frequent requests we hear from BDV clients.

Unfortunately, misuse of time off is one of the most frequent complaints we hear from BDV sponsors as well.

BDV Client Services wants to empower you to use the time off given to you in a way that complies with your company's policies. We also want to warn you of any consequences of taking too much time off or taking time off in ways that are unapproved by your sponsor.

Things to remember about requesting time off:

  1. Check Policies: Before requesting time off, make sure you understand your sponsor's policies on vacation and leave. Contrary to work culture in other countries, time off is not guaranteed. Some companies may allow time off after one year of employment, but it is necessary to confirm this with your manager or HR department. Taking time off without approval may result in termination, which can impact your immigration status.
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  2. Plan & Approve: If you do wish to take time off, ensure you plan well in advance and seek approval from your sponsor first. This will help avoid any issues that could jeopardize your process, including miscommunication with your employer about your continued employment.
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  3. Longer leave: Long periods of leave, especially without sponsor approval, are not typically permitted and could lead to the termination of your employment, which may affect your petition. It is always safer to maintain consistent, full-time employment until your I-485 is approved.

In order to help you make the best use of the time off your sponsor offers (if any), and to help you ask about time off in the best way, our Client Services team created this webinar.

1:11 What is Time-off and what are the policies of my Sponsor?

2:20 How much time off will I get?

3:00 Medical Leave

4:20 When should I contact BDV regarding time off?

6:45 How will BDV assist me?

7:58 Expectations

10:40 When should I ask for my company's policies?

12:20 BDV's scope

15:00 Doctor's note

16:35 Importance of absence evidence

17:30 I am still not recovered, what should I do?

19:23 Main point of contact

21:00 How to ask for time off?

22:57 Every situation and company operates differently

23:33 Sponsor policies

25:00 Part-time work

27:40 Reminder of the 12 months of work commitment

30:18 What happens after I complete working one year?

31:00 Reach out to CS for any question

32:15 Our Goal

34:00 Wrapping up

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