Title change from Tech Lead to Engineering Manager. Going for H1 stamp with H1B petition that has Tech Lead. Do I need to file ammendment?

[seema3982]

Hi All

I have my current H1B approved until June 2021 with the title as Tech Lead. I was promoted to Engineering Manager after my H1 was approved. I will be travelling to India in dec and will be going for stamping in mumbai. 

 

1. Do I need to file amendment in H1B? My roles and responsibilities are still the same with just added responsibility of managing members, hriring etc. I am still hands on and write code.

2. If I file amendment now and the approval doesnt come in before i go for stamping is that ok?Can i still get my stamping based on current 797?

 

Please advice

 

Regards

[User099]

For a layman like me, Lead to manager is a big shift and warrants an amendment.  

[shekar11#]

23 hours ago, seema3982 said:

Hi All

I have my current H1B approved until June 2021 with the title as Tech Lead. I was promoted to Engineering Manager after my H1 was approved. I will be travelling to India in dec and will be going for stamping in mumbai. 

 

1. Do I need to file amendment in H1B? My roles and responsibilities are still the same with just added responsibility of managing members, hriring etc. I am still hands on and write code.

2. If I file amendment now and the approval doesnt come in before i go for stamping is that ok?Can i still get my stamping based on current 797?

 

Please advice

 

Regards

If you are a full time employee of a big client they should have filed the amendment immediately. Title changes are very important. Try to file amendment in premium. Always better to be 100% sure rather than taking a chance and ending up with 221G and waiting.

[gopalakrishnach]

19 hours ago, User099 said:

For a layman like me, Lead to manager is a big shift and warrants an amendment.  

Nicely said. LOL

It clearly needs amendment.

The gentleman last post was in 2013 and I wish he/she respected the people's time who replied by simple acknowledgement.. sad...

[gopalakrishnach]

It clearly needs amendment.