H1B Transfer from India - I-94 returned and i have no copies of latest I -94

[CaptainNemo]

Hi ,

I have a valid H1B Visa (I have travelled to US and now back in India ) and am looking for H1B transfer to new company from India .

In the list of documents required I see that I need copies of Latest I -94 card (front and back).

However I have returned the I -94 while leaving the US last time and didn't keep a copy of the I-94 card .

I have all the other documents (pay stubs , W2 s , approval notices) do I necessarily need I -94 card copy if I am applying transfer from India .

Kindly advise/ help .

Highly appreciate your help !

[Attorney_11]

A change of employer is not possible while an individual is outside the United States. An individual seeking approval to work for an employer while outside the United States will either utilize proof of the approved petition to return to apply for a new visa at a US Consulate or Embassy abroad, or will return based on the approved H-1B visa with the prior employer and show the approval of the petition with the new employer to receive a new I-94 card denoting valid status to work for the new employer. An I-94 card is not a mandatory when the petition is filed while the beneficiary is outside the United States.