h1b amendment timeline

[h1234]

hi friends

 

my stamping was done in September with client A.

 

now i got another project from client B and moved to US last week.

 

my employer filed for lca and got it certified 2 weeks ago but has not filed amendment yet. we are waiting for client letter, sow and PO.

 

questions:
1. is it required that h1b amendment is filed before joining new client?
2. what is the timeline for filing amendment?

 

please provide your inputs

 

thanks & regards

 

[h1234]

someone please reply to my query

[itsmeusa]

Yes, H1b amendment has to be filed before you join that client. At least you need to have a record that H1b amendment has been received by USCIS.

 

We all go thru this dilemma. It's tough to submit H-1b amendment before joining client. Sometimes USCIS considers few days gap at their own discretion if you have joined client earlier than H-1b submission date. 

 

Let me know further what happens with you case.