H1 transfer denied and I-94 expired, later consular H1B approved


kiran436

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Hi,

Initially my employer B filed a H1B transfer from employer A in regular processing in April 2017 and had a RFE in MAY 2017 on speciality occupation. Employer B responded to RFE in AUG 2017 but USCIS denied it on OCT 25, 2017. By that time my I-94 had expired (Aug 13, 2017 is expiry date).

After couple of days, employer B refiled a new H1B petition in Premium processing through consular process on NOV 16 and got approved on NOV 24 with validity from NOV 27, 2017 to NOV, 2020.

My question is...

1) How many days I was in Out Of Status? 

2) Will I be in status from NOV 27 ?

3) Since I don't have I-94 and need to leave USA to get Visa stamped, May I know how long it takes to receive hardcopy of I-797 after approval?

4) Will there be any much scrutinization at Visa stamping or Port of entry due to having Out of Status? Are they any recommended answers to handle questions on Out Of Status?

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@kiran436

When your Employer B filed your new petition , Did they apply your petition in the same job position or did they change your job position to some other job position ?

I am in the same boat, My H1B got denied for level 1 wage issue, My attorney filed my H1 B extension in wrong job category and wage level.

I don't know what to do now

could you please suggest what is the best option for me

1. Apply new H1 B petition for the same position in different category and wage level  ?

2. Apply new H1 B petition from different employer with a different job position ?

I really appreciate your quick response

Raj

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Hi kiran,

You are like a silver lining to my current scenario. My H1b petition got denied based on specialty occupation, inspite of having a Msc in the same field from a US university. My company is refiling for my h1b with a new LCA. May I know if you had applied for a new LCA with new job title or salary?

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On 11/25/2017 at 5:53 PM, kiran436 said:

Hi,

Initially my employer B filed a H1B transfer from employer A in regular processing in April 2017 and had a RFE in MAY 2017 on speciality occupation. Employer B responded to RFE in AUG 2017 but USCIS denied it on OCT 25, 2017. By that time my I-94 had expired (Aug 13, 2017 is expiry date).

After couple of days, employer B refiled a new H1B petition in Premium processing through consular process on NOV 16 and got approved on NOV 24 with validity from NOV 27, 2017 to NOV, 2020.

My question is...

1) How many days I was in Out Of Status? 

2) Will I be in status from NOV 27 ?

3) Since I don't have I-94 and need to leave USA to get Visa stamped, May I know how long it takes to receive hardcopy of I-797 after approval?

4) Will there be any much scrutinization at Visa stamping or Port of entry due to having Out of Status? Are they any recommended answers to handle questions on Out Of Status?

 

On 11/25/2017 at 5:53 PM, kiran436 said:

Hi,

Initially my employer B filed a H1B transfer from employer A in regular processing in April 2017 and had a RFE in MAY 2017 on speciality occupation. Employer B responded to RFE in AUG 2017 but USCIS denied it on OCT 25, 2017. By that time my I-94 had expired (Aug 13, 2017 is expiry date).

After couple of days, employer B refiled a new H1B petition in Premium processing through consular process on NOV 16 and got approved on NOV 24 with validity from NOV 27, 2017 to NOV, 2020.

My question is...

1) How many days I was in Out Of Status? 

2) Will I be in status from NOV 27 ?

3) Since I don't have I-94 and need to leave USA to get Visa stamped, May I know how long it takes to receive hardcopy of I-797 after approval?

4) Will there be any much scrutinization at Visa stamping or Port of entry due to having Out of Status? Are they any recommended answers to handle questions on Out Of Status?

@Kiran436,

 

Please share the status on the questions you have asked earlier. Mine is similar kind of situation and have the similar kind of questions.

Please share ur details and experience on the questions. 

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On 11/25/2017 at 8:53 PM, kiran436 said:

Hi,

Initially my employer B filed a H1B transfer from employer A in regular processing in April 2017 and had a RFE in MAY 2017 on speciality occupation. Employer B responded to RFE in AUG 2017 but USCIS denied it on OCT 25, 2017. By that time my I-94 had expired (Aug 13, 2017 is expiry date).

After couple of days, employer B refiled a new H1B petition in Premium processing through consular process on NOV 16 and got approved on NOV 24 with validity from NOV 27, 2017 to NOV, 2020.

My question is...

1) How many days I was in Out Of Status? 

2) Will I be in status from NOV 27 ?

3) Since I don't have I-94 and need to leave USA to get Visa stamped, May I know how long it takes to receive hardcopy of I-797 after approval?

4) Will there be any much scrutinization at Visa stamping or Port of entry due to having Out of Status? Are they any recommended answers to handle questions on Out Of Status?

Hi Kiran,

I have same case like you.

May i know what was the reason of transfer denial.

If it is possible can we have chat on email. 

Thanks,

Sandip

 

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On 1/5/2019 at 2:13 PM, Sandipbhai said:

Hi Kiran,

I have same case like you.

May i know what was the reason of transfer denial.

If it is possible can we have chat on email. 

Thanks,

Sandip

Hi Sandeep 

 

I had same issue today , can you please let me know how we can discuss more on this 

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