140 appvd-New h1 valid from Oct-but got a new offer now-Advise

[Sreejn]

Hi,

I have a approved 140 and current employer also got a new H1 valid for 3yrs but validity dates 09/30/13- 09/29/16.It means current existing H1 expires on 09/30 (per I797A)...in the mean time got another full time opp with substancial pay hike.

My question is if the new potential employer applies for a H1Btransfer -how would that work, what would be the validty dates. I am not sure if they wud agree for me to join after 4 months wait , plz advise.

Thx.

[Sreejn]

My dilema is : do I give my current H1b ( valid till 09/30/13) copy to the new company for transfer or do i give the new H1b (valid from 09/30/13- 09/29/16) ?

[ksribhas]

Giving the old H1 B approval should be enough. You can have multiple H1 B approvals but you can only work for one employer at a time uness it is a multi employer H1.

[Belle]

If you have had the COS/extention approved, then you need to give them the new petition. You new H1 should end in 2016.

[pontevecchio]

A transfer is also a new non cap petition. send them copies of both approvals. Better yet, Feel free to ask the company HR/ Lawyer what documents they want.

[Sreejn]

Yes, the extension petition is already approved.

[Sreejn]

I have seen 3 friends /users giving 3 different opinion on this....can any one else add more info ?

 

Appreciate all your input.

[pontevecchio]

Basically give them both.

[Belle]

I have seen 3 friends /users giving 3 different opinion on this....can any one else add more info ?

 

Appreciate all your input.

So, three different answers are not enough, you want more?

 

This why you need to pay for a real lawyer - just a consultation will do you lots of good.

[Sreejn]

Thanks Belle, I took your advise and consulted Murthy law and they helped.

 

I assumed some one may have been in similar situations earlier and they could add some input. That is the reason behind my query , thank you though.