Applied H1B on 2013 Quote. I'm currently in L1B (Not COS)

[Dhana29]

Hi,

 

I applied H1B  through consultancy on April'13. That time i hold L1B but I was in India.

Got a emergency travel to US with my L1B on Aug'13 to Jan'14.

Now i'm currently in US working under company A in L1B.

My H1B status is RFE moved on Aug 15 '13 for E-E Relationship agreemt.

Note: My H1B is not COS its applied thrught consultancy.

 

My questions is

1) What is max Time taken to know the H1B status is approved or denied for the year 2013?

2) If my H1B got approved do i need to start work only after stammped?

3) After H1B Apporved Can I start working without H1B Stamp?

4) What is diff b/w COS and normal consultancy H1B Application?

Thanks,

Dhana

[t75]

Your questions are very basic. You need to read the USCIS website for your rights and responsibilities on both L1B and H1B.

[jairichi]

Hi,

 

I applied H1B  through consultancy on April'13. That time i hold L1B but I was in India.

Got a emergency travel to US with my L1B on Aug'13 to Jan'14.

Now i'm currently in US working under company A in L1B.

My H1B status is RFE moved on Aug 15 '13 for E-E Relationship agreemt.

Note: My H1B is not COS its applied thrught consultancy.

 

My questions is

1) What is max Time taken to know the H1B status is approved or denied for the year 2013?

2) If my H1B got approved do i need to start work only after stammped?

3) After H1B Apporved Can I start working without H1B Stamp?

4) What is diff b/w COS and normal consultancy H1B Application?

Thanks,

Dhana

1. Nothing like that exists

2. Either after stamping or applying for a change of status from L1 to H1B when in US

3. In your case no.

4. COS is done when you are in US on a different status and it does not need visa stamping.

[Dhana29]

@jairichi Thanks for the kind reply. Your reply is what I looking for.

 

One more question,

 

Is the COS can I apply after My H1B Approved and Who is correct person to apply the COS??

[jairichi]

@jairichi Thanks for the kind reply. Your reply is what I looking for.

 

One more question,

 

Is the COS can I apply after My H1B Approved and Who is correct person to apply the COS??

Yes, your employer can request for a COS. But, I believe employer has to again pay H1B fees.

[Dhana29]

@jairichi Oh ok. Fine.

 

But my case is not COS Since If my H1B got aproved then until I stamp it Can I work with employer A in L1B???

[jairichi]

@jairichi Oh ok. Fine.

 

But my case is not COS Since If my H1B got aproved then until I stamp it Can I work with employer A in L1B???

Yes, you can. If it was an approval with COS from L1B to H1B you would have to start working from oct 1st 2013.

[Dhana29]

@jairichi Great Explanation. I'm Good. Thanks for your post.

[jairichi]

@jairichi Great Explanation. I'm Good. Thanks for your post.

You are welcome. I believe your L1B I94 is still valid. If yes, then everything is fine.

[Dhana29]

@jairichi Yes, its valit till July 2015.

[pontevecchio]

Why would a H1 sponsor file your petition if you will decide when you want to join him?

[Dhana29]

@pontevecchio My Plan is to join on Oct 1st at any cost wit company B if my H1 got approved. But my status is still RFE since I want to know what are the possibilities that I have.

 

Ok. explain me. Who then decide about When I need to join with Company B under H1B?