Differences between working on approved H1B petition versus stamped H1B visa


soh

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Hello!  

My question: Are there different rules guiding an H1B - approved only petition versus an H1B-approved & stamped petition aka visa)? 

More specifically I am looking to understand what is considered out of status and unlawful presence when stamping has not yet been done . In other words the beneficiary has not entered US on new status? 

In 2015, I had a change of status from F1 to H1B. The I797A document has an I94 record number that gives the validity of H1B petition till 2018. Last I entered USA was on F1 visa that is now expired.

It would be great if you can share what constitutes: 

1) an unlawful presence on a fresh H1B approved petition but not stamped valid till 2018 

2) out of status on a fresh H1B approved petition but not stamped valid till 2018 

A little insignificant yet most sought after question --> Does any one else feels the way I do -- F1 visa was Friendly #1 visa and H1 visa is Horrible #1? :) 

 

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