H1B Transfer with Fedex Receipt and 1 week overlapping PayPeriod

[vinok]

Hi,

I'm stuck in a rather strange situation and any advice would be much appreciated.

My current H1B is held by Company A, where i gave a 2 week notice starting last week. Company B started the h1b transfer process on 19th of this month and i only have the Fedex receipt, not the USCIS receipt. 

1. Can i join Company B with just the fedex receipt ?, their attorney says it is fine to do so .., but i'm worried.. 
2. My second question is that, there might be a one week pay-period, which i'm unable to avoid, because Company B wants me to join immediately as the work load is increasing day by day? Will this be ok ? Will i have issues with my W2 form on tax filings for this one week ? 

Please advice. 

[raj5050]

@vinok I'm not sure, but even i'm also looking for the same information like you. could you please update the post once you receive the receipt number from USCIS and also tell in which processing center is you will visa transfer applied?

[abhi5025]

I am in the same boat as well. You are legally good to join company B once you receive the Fedex receipt. I got the confirmation from legal team of my new employer. So, you should be good.

Not sure about overlapping pay period though. However, I know that H-1 permits you only for 40 hours of work. Make sure you check that box.

[JoeF]

No, the FedEx receipt is not enough. You need to actual USCIS receipt notice to start working for the new employer.