is H1B approved date is the Employment start date?

[sant1130]

I am on 17 Month OPT and the expiry of my OPT (EAD) is 07/01/2012.

Questions:

1.If i apply an LCA by mentioning the employment dates ( 01/01/2012 to 12/31/2014) , will "01/01/2012" is my start date or is it the date of H1 approval?

2. What is the best dates i can mention in My LCA?

[redgreenbluee]

please consult a lawyer.

your I-797 H1 approval notice will have the start date, it is usually the date on LCA (in your case 1/1/2012) or later when H1 is approved after the start date specified (for example 1/15/2012 if H1 was approved on 1/15/2012).

I am on 17 Month OPT and the expiry of my OPT (EAD) is 07/01/2012.

Questions:

1.If i apply an LCA by mentioning the employment dates ( 01/01/2012 to 12/31/2014) , will "01/01/2012" is my start date or is it the date of H1 approval?

2. What is the best dates i can mention in My LCA?

[sivad]

yes for a fresh H1b and receipt date is the start date for a H1b transfer.