Nea Sai Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 I was on my STEM OPT last year and got my H1B approved in December 2019 . I got I-797 B Approval , but it is not been stamped yet. STEm OPT has got into inactive state now. Can I apply for H1B Transfer to a new Employer with I-797 B without travelling outside the country as my current project is ending Quote Link to comment
User099 Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 No, you will need stamping done for H1 to be counted. If your OPT was inactive from Dec 2019 and you have been working then its better to talk to an attorney if this will have any negative impact. Quote Link to comment
Nea Sai Posted March 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Hello , Thanks for the reply. Fortunately, My STEM OPT can be re activated as I got Consular processing approval so OPT status is still active. Can you please suggest if I can transfer the I797 -B approval petition [without COS] to a new employer within 60 days when my previous employer is trying to revoke it ? Quote Link to comment
User099 Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 I don't think you can file for a transfer with an I797B without getting stamped. Quote Link to comment
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