H1B Approval

[Fernando Perez]

Just wanted to know if someone knows how long should take to receive H1B approval to proceed with securing the stamp. I got notified that I was selected on May 1st but I'm still waiting. Should I get that approval before October 1st or is it normal to receive even later?

Thanks for your help! Fer

[pontevecchio]

Ask your employer's Lawyer as to the status of your application. You can always get a visa stamp later on.

[Fernando Perez]

Thanks pontevecchio. I'm currently working from Spain until the visa gets approved. Just wanted to know if someone is at the same position and have heard anything regarding timings. Thanks anyway.

[copco]

Generally all approvals used to come before October but this year things have been delayed without premium processing. My lawyer had told me last month that I should be prepared for it to stretch beyond September.

[pontevecchio]

You should have no trouble getting a H1 visa appointment at the last minute in Spain.