H1B amendment (if state and client is changed)

[srinu5526]

Appreciate if you could share your experience..

My case:

I have filed my first H1 ( F1- H1) when I was working for Client-1 in VA state and got approval(in 2010 Jan- till 2013 October ) and now I have moved to Client-2 in April 2011. Wondering if I need to amend my I-129( H1 B petition and re-do with new Client info) since most of rejections/221gs are due to the same issue( Working for Client-1 at the time of petition and working for Client-2 at the time of stamping).

I don't have client letter from my current client ( But he can provide a Email ) but I am little bit scared to go for stamping with out amending my I-129(with Client-1).

Please share your experience....

Dear all, Please share your thoughts if its a good idea to file an amendment or just go for stamping without?

Thanks in advance.

Sini

[kumar523]

It is always recommended to amend your H1B when you change your client. Do not take any risk going for stamping without amendment. I'm trying to scare you. You will be more confident if you get your h1 amended.

[nani_ketr]

Same issue here guys. Anyone can share their experience or any info, that will be great.

[JoeF]

The LCA and H1 needs to be amended. Your employer should have done that as soon as you changed projects.

[pavan47]

Hi,

Good and best idea is file an H1b Amendment with new client.

Your LCA and your I129 should match the recent Client.

Thanks.

[hkola]

HI

In my case i didn't do my H1B amendment. just had new LCA. V.O asked me my I129 and LCA i gave the old I129 with new LCA he did look at work location and asked me the address of my current location and verified it with Client letter. My H1 was approved with out any issues at Vancouver.

THis is my experience, It might be different from VO to Vo. so consult attorney ....

Thanks

[srinu5526]

Thanks Guys for quick reply, I work for a financial client(Client-2), they are not providing me the client letter. If I get SOW between client and my primary vendor will that work for my amendment ? If anyone has been through this amendment process. Could you please share the list of the documents which we need to submit. Is it Equivalent to filing a NEW H1B petition ?

Appreciate your help in this matter .

thanks in advance

[kumar523]

Yes, it is same as new H1B but you do not fall under cap count.

List of Documents that I've sent to the attorney:

1)New LCA

2)Old I-797 copy

3) Recent Pay Stubs

4) Client Letter

5) Employer-Vendor and Vendor- Client contracts if applicable