Not assigned on a project after entering US

[Sonesta]

Hi Sir/Maam,
I am on H1B visa and have an approved I-140. I have some questions on my situation. I was working for CompanyA and I left US in April 2022 and went to India and my employer CompanyA relieved me in August 2022. Thereafter I transferred my H1B to another employer CompanyB in May 2023 while I was still out of country and did not work for CompanyB while in India and have I797B. Now I have entered US in January 2024 since my employer CompanyB had a project for me. But CompanyB has still not assigned me on a project and neither submmited I-9 form. In this situation what can I do, can I transfer H1B to another employer Company C? And what are my options ? Also a note my previous employer CompanyA H1 is valid until June 2024.

Thanks.

[JoeF]

As soon as you report to the company you have to get paid. If they don't pay you file a complaint with DOL on form WH4, and find another employer.

[Zodiac System]

I797-B does not have an I-94 at the bottom, so I believe you got an H1b visa stamped on your passport and arrived to US, with H1b I-94 in January 2024.  You should be able to transfer this h1b to company C.  Good Luck.

[Sonesta]

Thanks JoeF and Zodiac System.

In continuation to your response, have couple more questions. In this case, can H1B transfer work without paystubs of Company B? And also can I do H1B transfer while in US within 60 day period after I enter US or do I need to travel out of US to get H1B transfer done?