H1B Transfer safe when H1B extension in progress with current employer ?

[USA2013]

Hi,

 

My current I-94 expires in February 2014. My current Employer A has just filed for extension

I have a new offer from Employer B who is now ready to file H1B Transfer cum extension.

 

My Question is :

1. Will it be unsafe to switch to new Employer B since USCIS will eventually have two applications .. one from current employer A for extension and 1 for transfer cum extension from employer B ?

2. If employer A plans to revoke my H1B or H1B extension when I plan to quit, will I be safe to switch to employer B if I have a valid petition receipt, but decision still pending with USCIS.

 

Thanks,

Bhavesh

 

 

[jairichi]

Hi,

 

My current I-94 expires in February 2014. My current Employer A has just filed for extension

I have a new offer from Employer B who is now ready to file H1B Transfer cum extension.

 

My Question is :

1. Will it be unsafe to switch to new Employer B since USCIS will eventually have two applications .. one from current employer A for extension and 1 for transfer cum extension from employer B ?

2. If employer A plans to revoke my H1B or H1B extension when I plan to quit, will I be safe to switch to employer B if I have a valid petition receipt, but decision still pending with USCIS.

 

Thanks,

Bhavesh

1. It is called something like bridge petition. You can check with this keyword in this forum.

2. It is risky to join employer B just with receipt notice. What would be your status if employer B's H1B petition is denied.

 

Ask employer A to do PP for your extension.

[pontevecchio]

There is a difference between being unsafe and what is possible.

 

1. It will be safe to wait for the approval with B and then join B. Multiple applications are allowed.

2. In that case again it is possible. But if the petition from B is denied you are stuck.

[rahul412]

Hi,

 

My current I-94 expires in February 2014. My current Employer A has just filed for extension

I have a new offer from Employer B who is now ready to file H1B Transfer cum extension.

 

My Question is :

1. Will it be unsafe to switch to new Employer B since USCIS will eventually have two applications .. one from current employer A for extension and 1 for transfer cum extension from employer B ?

2. If employer A plans to revoke my H1B or H1B extension when I plan to quit, will I be safe to switch to employer B if I have a valid petition receipt, but decision still pending with USCIS.

 

Thanks,

Bhavesh

DO NOT JOIN B BEFORE H1 APPROVAL.