Any visa alternatives for H1B

[Kompella]

Hi All,

I got a job offer from a company in US recently, However, when they were about to file my H1B petition, the cap was over. Is there any alternate visa option available? Currently I'm on H4 visa. I had done some research online and just want to know if these options are workable:

B1 in lieu of H1B: Joining as an employee in the company's India office. Then working in US on B1 in lieu of H1B for 9 months till my H1 is filed for the next year.

L1 visa: I'm not sure if 1 year experience in the company is a hard and fast rule for getting an L1 visa, As I ll be new to the company, can I work in India for 1-2 months and then apply for L1 visa?

Please suggest any another alternatives available for my case.

Thanks!

Sowmya

[JoeF]

B1 in lieu of H1 is pretty much dead, due to abuse.

For an L1, you have to have worked for the company outside the US for at least 1 year in the last 3 years. It is a hard rule.

[Kompella]

Thank you JoeF for your reply. Are there any other Visa options available in my case?

Please suggest.

Thanks in advance!

[JoeF]

Thank you JoeF for your reply. Are there any other Visa options available in my case?

Sorry, no.

You'll have to wait until Oct. 1, 2012, or work outside the US.

[cobra1232]

Hi kompella - I am in the same situation can you email me on marathaking@gmail.com

thanks!

[murphyd]

H1b is your only option. B1 has been abused a lot. To some extent, L1 also has been abused. There is major scrutiny on L1 these days.