H1B Transfer without entering USA

[anony12Qa]

My H1B visa got stamped few months back. However, I am in bench and have not travelled to US till now. Is it possible to apply for jobs in US directly and apply for H1B transfer without even entering USA once?

And also will there be a problem if I travel to USA 6 months after my visa has been stamped?

[JoeF]

Once you have the visa stamp you are counted for the quota and can transfer the H1.

You can travel with the existing valid visa and a copy of the approval notice from the new employer.

Edited April 25, 2022 by JoeF

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On 4/23/2022 at 2:49 PM, anony12Qa said:

Is it possible to apply for jobs in US directly

Yes

On 4/23/2022 at 2:49 PM, anony12Qa said:

apply for H1B transfer without even entering USA once?

That will be a solid NO

 

On 4/23/2022 at 2:49 PM, anony12Qa said:

And also will there be a problem if I travel to USA 6 months after my visa has been stamped?

As long as you have said job waiting for you in US, you should be ok.