Does H4 needs to be transferred along with H1?

[dynamad]

I am on H1 which is valid till 2014, I entered US in Nov 2011. I work for employer A and have an offer from employer B. My questions are

1. Do I need to ask my new employer to transfer the dependent visas too ?

2. I agreed to give my notice period after I receive a reciept number from USCIS, is this fine or am I taking a risk before the petition approval? What if the petition is denied after I start working for employer B

[Rajarajesh]

Hi,

1) If you transfer H1b to new employer with the same title as your 1st H1b (e.g. software engineer, pharmacist, doctor) your spouse do not need any transfers for H4. your spose H4 will be updated till new end date your new h1b approval.

If you or your spouse or both are planning to go out of country in between than you require valid current stamp at the time of returning to USA.

2) Its up to you. Very rarely it happens. Keep back up for employer C just in case.

Thanks

RR

[jai5]

You can ask your new employer to do Premium Processing.That way you will have a decision from USCIS in 15 calender days.