H1B querry -- Pls help

[bjampan]

Hi All,

I recently applied for my H1, now i got an RFE asking for the employer-employee relationship.

So, the link goes like this,

me - employer(petitioner) - Vendor - Prime Vendor - Big 5 company - End client

Yeah, i know there are too many middle men in here, which i do not know until RFE was issued.

I tried getting SOW from my Big 5 company, they are not willing to give it out. I tried asking for any other documentation like agreements, PO or MSA, they did not budge. They just provided me the letter.

I tried getting client letter, end client not willing to give it out..

Can you guys please suggest me what to do in this case..

I believe at least few of you have either listened to or have felt this situation before...Please help..

Greatly appreciate all your help

Thanks

bjampan

[JoeF]

Find another employer, either end client of EC at max.

Anything with additional layers in between is pretty much dead.

[wiweq]

"I tried getting SOW from my Big 5 company, they are not willing to give it out. I tried asking for any other documentation like agreements, PO or MSA, they did not budge. They just provided me the letter."

=> You don't need to worry about RFE. Your employer will take care of this. They have paid for this H1b. As you know, only employer has to pay the H1b fees. Paying H1b fees by beneficiary is illegal.

Search the USCIS's recent memorandum. As JoeF said, USCIS doesn't like layers between you and client. Even if you get the H1b approved, you may fail getting stamping because of this layer. How to know if there is any layer, you would have asked them in email regarding this before accepting the offer. They are not supposed to tell lie about your employment.

[chtummala]

uscis does not see how big u r company or small it is ..

[wiweq]

"Big 5 company"

=> Is this name of company or 5 layers?

[rahul412]

I tried getting client letter, end client not willing to give it out..

Dude, just dump him and find a client who can provide you the documents which you need. I was in the same boat few years ago and this is the only option you got.

[bjampan]

"I tried getting SOW from my Big 5 company, they are not willing to give it out. I tried asking for any other documentation like agreements, PO or MSA, they did not budge. They just provided me the letter."

=> You don't need to worry about RFE. Your employer will take care of this. They have paid for this H1b. As you know, only employer has to pay the H1b fees. Paying H1b fees by beneficiary is illegal.

Search the USCIS's recent memorandum. As JoeF said, USCIS doesn't like layers between you and client. Even if you get the H1b approved, you may fail getting stamping because of this layer. How to know if there is any layer, you would have asked them in email regarding this before accepting the offer. They are not supposed to tell lie about your employment.

Guys, i know that i have messed everything up now as they are not providing me with the SOW from Big 5 or the end client letter.

Please let me know what i should do in this case..my OPT is going to get done by Oct 1st, 2012.

Let me know pls..

[bjampan]

uscis does not see how big u r company or small it is ..

Pls try to suggest me what to do..i need to know what i can do in this situation..

I don't mind either how big the company is..

Pls help.

[bjampan]

"Big 5 company"

=> Is this name of company or 5 layers?

Wiweq,

If there is something that you can help, pls let me know.

[JoeF]

Wiweq,

If there is something that you can help, pls let me know.

As I said before, fFind another employer, either end client or EC at max.

Anything with additional layers in between is pretty much dead.

What part of that didn't you get?

[wiweq]

"I tried getting client letter, end client not willing to give it out.."

=> This ties everyone's hands. But still try with images of your badge, cubicle, profile from intranet, emails with your manager and employer. Try the luck.

[bjampan]

Got approved finally.

Applied with whatever docs i have..no Client letter and no SOW...

[pontevecchio]

Firstly your H1 sponsor got the RFE. Secondly they answered it appropriately. There was nothing in your hands. Now the problem will be foreign travel. The H1 visa will be difficult.