packed3 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Hi, I am on H1B with an Approved i140 (priority date in 2017) I was recently affected by a reduction in force (layoffs) and i have 60 days to find another employer to submit by H1B petition. My Spouse is on a H1B with an Approved i140 as well (priority date in 2016). I am planing to apply for my H4 + EAD change of status based upon my spouse's H1B. Lets say i apply for the change of status before my 60th day of grace period. I see the H4 EAD and COS application will take 6+ months to be approved. Now lets say in a month or 2 I find an employer who is willing to sponsor my H1B. Can I apply for H1B with this new employer via premium and if I do so will there be any implications from my pending H4 EAD application? If there are any implications what would be a good work around this situation. Any help here will be of great support. Quote Link to comment
Zodiac System Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 (edited) If you find a new employer before the 60 days grace period of H1b is over (and you have already applied for H4 + H4 EAD), then simply "withdraw" your H4 + H4 EAD applications with the help of receipt number. Good Luck. Edited February 21 by Zodiac System Quote Link to comment
packed3 Posted March 2 Author Report Share Posted March 2 Thanks a lot for the reply. Regarding my #3 question above - Lets assume my H4 COS was applied on Day 55 of my grace period. Lets say i am on Day 65 after my last day of employment. Now I have a H1B employer who is willing to sponsor my VISA this week. Can I apply for my H1B transfer in premium and once I get it approved, can I withdraw the H4 COS? Quote Link to comment
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