Risky H1B Transfer with additional GC filing

[omuelle1]

Hi,

I am in a bit of a difficult situation:

my background:

degrees: econ bachelor / MBA

experience: 6 years ERP Admin

German citizen

Been with same company for 6 years

 

I have been with my current employer for 6 years, they sponsored both of my H1B visas and I did OPT there, however when filing for green card we kept running into dead ends.

I decided I would have a better shot switching employers. I found an employer would is willing to transfer my H1B and file for a green card. However, since H1B premium processing is suspended right now I would need to join on receipt without having the "right" education. I think, an RFE could be very likely. However, if we also file for green card at the same and the H1B processing and times are very long right now, I am thinking maybe I could get a PERM approved even if the H1B goes to RFE?

Thank you for the advice,

 

omuelle

[pontevecchio]

I think Premium Processing is back.

[ASN]

There are lots of confusion about h1b premium processing news.

Is it possible transfer h1b in premium now?

just want to clarify.

thanks

asn

[adshah84]

On 2/22/2019 at 8:27 AM, ASN said:

There are lots of confusion about h1b premium processing news.

Is it possible transfer h1b in premium now?

just want to clarify.

thanks

asn

Yes you can do H1b transfer in premium. 

[ASN]

Thanks for your response. 

Yes, I know that H1B transfer can be done in premium but H1B Transfer still suspended according to Feb 19, 2019 USCIS news. 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-resumes-premium-processing-h-1b-petitions-filed-or-dec-21-2018

Sounds like still we need to wait them to open all h1b options for premium process.

Please correct me if I’m wrong..

thanks

-asn