L1 to H1B COS Abandoned - Help

[DKS]

Hello,

      I got my L1B (Company A)  to H1 B (Company B) approved but COS got abandoned because unfortunately  I had to travel out of US while the transfer was pending. Got the I797C with COS abandoned but H1B approved and clearly says I cant apply for COS amendement.

 

 

Q1: Can I take up the H1B job (Company B) in December'13  after getting my visa stamping next India visit...Will it have any issue if I go for stamping in December and take up the job in December or Jan'13? Because the approved H1B I-797 says valid from OCT 1st.

 

Q2: If H1B visa stamping is denied what will happen for present valid L1B visa?

 

Now in this situation - If I find an offer with a (Company C)

 

Q3: Is it possible to transfer file the Approved H1B I797C to Company C with COS. If yes, when should be done before OCT 1, ? what are all the implications.

 

Thanks

[jairichi]

 

Hello,

      I got my L1B (Company A)  to H1 B (Company B) approved but COS got abandoned because unfortunately  I had to travel out of US while the transfer was pending. Got the I797C with COS abandoned but H1B approved and clearly says I cant apply for COS amendement.

 

 

Q1: Can I take up the H1B job (Company B) in December'13  after getting my visa stamping next India visit...Will it have any issue if I go for stamping in December and take up the job in December or Jan'13? Because the approved H1B I-797 says valid from OCT 1st.

 

Q2: If H1B visa stamping is denied what will happen for present valid L1B visa?

 

Now in this situation - If I find an offer with a (Company C)

 

Q3: Is it possible to transfer file the Approved H1B I797C to Company C with COS. If yes, when should be done before OCT 1, ? what are all the implications.

 

Thanks

 

(1) I believe you can do that. But, your L1B I94 has to be valid till December 2013.

(2) You will still have your L1B.

(3) Employer C has to file a cap exempt H1B petition anytime and on approval you can start working for employer C.