Urgent H1B Transfer in-progress and need to travel to India

[ragvirag]

Hi,

I have started working with new employer & H1B transfer is in process from last three months. I have valid stamping & I-94 from previous employer until Aug 2017.

I have a situation in India that I need to travel on urgent basis. Can someone please help with following? it's urgent please

1. Can I travel to India while my H1B transfer is in progress

2. After I leave US, will USCIS abandon/cancel my case?

3. What all documents I should carry so there will be no issues at POE? I have valid passport, stamped visa & I94 from previous employer till Aug 2017, Receipt number from new employer, certified LCA, pay stubs for 3 months from new employer

4. Can travel if I change my case to premium & prior it's approval?

URGENT!

[pontevecchio]

1. Yes

 

2. No

 

3. Nowadays they require the actual petition approval along with the existing visa to return. Hence convert to PP and leave. Come back with the H1 approval.

[ragvirag]

Thanks @pontevecchio

appreciate your response. I have converted my case to premium & it's in process. What's the processing time at Vermont center & any idea when do they send approval notice once it's approved?

[pontevecchio]

The lawyer involved in the PP will get the approval in 2 weeks or less. Hopefully you work for a regular company. Have them keep you informed .