u/Emotional_Set_5059

My course starts on August 17, and I currently have a VAC appointment in August and a visa interview in September. Unfortunately, there are no earlier slots available currently, and I haven't seen any openings coming . Many have also taken september slots, just to secure a slot and theres a whole bunch of people who are waiting. Ive been trying since may 8th.

I could reschedule my current appointments, but I'm worried that if I do, I might end up with even later dates since im not seeing any june appointments. I'll become eligible for the emergency appointment request in about a week when I enter the 60-day window before my program start date.

For those who have gone through this process:

• How quickly were you able to get an emergency appointment after submitting the request?
• Were you given a slot within days, weeks, or was it still quite far out?
• Is it worth holding onto my current appointments, or should I keep trying to reschedule?

I'm concerned about getting my visa in time for the start of my program and would appreciate hearing about others' experiences.

hey everyone, im a fullstack swe with 2.8 yoe looking to pivot to prodman. i really dont want to transition in my company as a pm (i recently fought for my sde 2 promotion). ill be trying for mba as well, but in the meanwhile I've also been applying to pm roles asking for 2+ yoe in "product or related roles" as they like to describe it. Ive not gotten any referreals but i apply within 24-36 hrs of the opening, am i missing something since i have gotten 0 callbacks. Any inputs or is this a completely wrong approach, all advice is appreciated! Also would love to find any mentorship from spms regarding this transition, the upcoming demands from this role, etc.

Thanks!