How to refuse a company after acceptance

[rashi.sharma]

Hi,

 

I got two offers from company A and B.

 

I accepted offer from 'A' 3 days ago and they have just begun the premium H1b transfer process from my current company.

(I am not exactly sure at what stage they are. Not very far I guess because its been only 3 days since I accepted).

 

Today I have an offer from company B which is significantly better in terms of salary, brand and the work.

 

Now, I am not sure how I should say 'No' to company 'A'

I had tried my best to not say 'Yes' before I got both the offers but the first company really pressed me by setting an offer deadline etc.

 

 

I also do not know the status of my H1b transfer.

I think it is legal to have two companies file for an H1b transfer.

But I think if I say 'No' right now to first company, they might charge me with some fees for initiating their H1b transfer, maybe around $1000

 

Can you please advise how I can handle this situation?

I really want to join the other company, even if I have to pay $1000 to the first company.

 

Thanks a lot for your help,

 

 

[pontevecchio]

Call them and tell the hiring manager your plans have changed. If you signed a contract, read it.

[jairichi]

Just send company A a polite letter. In that way they would stop spending money on your H1B transfer. Accept offer from company B and ask them to go ahead with your H1B transfer

[t75]

Depending on what was signed, OP may have other obligations to A.

[sharethramh]

Hi, I am in the same situation right now. In fact the first employer (a contract job) filed a I129 and it is in the initial status now. My second offer that came in last week is a full time and a much better proposition. I have sent an email to the first employer requesting to withdraw the petition. 

 

I am on my F-1 OPT extension with approved H-1 (consular processing). Is the 'withdraw' procedure possible? Can I initiate it? 

 

Thanks!

[rashi.sharma]

Ok, I saved myself from this situation by going ahead with employer A only.

But would be interested to know how it went for user sharethramh.

Please do share your experience with us.