New H1B petition - case of changing employers

[vinny.voona]

Hello All,

 

I am currently employed and will need sponsorship this year (2014).

 

Is it a good idea to change employers before the H1B petition file date of April 1st ? I am concerned as I have less than three months to make the change (new job - new employer). The idea is to have my new employer sponsor me the job visa.

 

Would changing employer just before H1B filing date result in any issues with regard to H1B processing/ approval ?

 

Appreciate any advice/ suggestions.Thanks.

[jairichi]

Hello All,

 

I am currently employed and will need sponsorship this year (2014).

 

Is it a good idea to change employers before the H1B petition file date of April 1st ? I am concerned as I have less than three months to make the change (new job - new employer). The idea is to have my new employer sponsor me the job visa.

 

Would changing employer just before H1B filing date result in any issues with regard to H1B processing/ approval ?

 

Appreciate any advice/ suggestions.Thanks.

1. Everything depends on your new employer, whether they are willing to file a H1B petition or not?

2. No.

Having said the above, an employer can file a H1B petition for you even if you are not working for them when the petition is filed.

[vinny.voona]

I have a follow up question.

 

I am guessing only one petition by one employer should be filed per candidate, correct ?!?!?!  ... against the case of two employers (current and new) who might be filing for me this year.

[jairichi]

I have a follow up question.

 

I am guessing only one petition by one employer should be filed per candidate, correct ?!?!?!  ... against the case of two employers (current and new) who might be filing for me this year.

Multiple employers can file H1B petitions for you. 

[jairichi]

An employer can file one petition for a candidate. But, multiple employers can file H1B petitions for a candidate.