New Visa stamp - can the VO see if current payroll is active?

[samgpt]

When going for a new visa stamp for different visa category or different employer without resigning from the current employer, can the Visa Officer see that the current payroll is still active and hence cause problems? I heard that a visa comes into play only when entering the US with that visa, and not at the time of stamping. Is that correct?

Appreciate any help in this regard.

[pontevecchio]

It is not his business and the matter is moot. So what if he knows?

[samgpt]

I was just concerned in case he brings up the question that you have not informed your previous/current employer yet.