H4 TO H1B COS

[meerak87]

Hi,

 

I got H1B visa on Jan 2012 and utilized the visa for less than an year [May 2012 to April 2013]. Due to personal reason I traveled back to India [on May 2013] and re-entered USA [On Feb 2014]  via H4 visa. Obviously, When h4 was stamped they cancelled my H1B.

 

Now a company is ready to provide me a job. Under such scenario, 

 

1. How should I proceed with the Visa Process.

2. Can I be able to apply for COS from H4 TO H1B.[without CAP Exempt]

3. If yes, how long will it takes under Normal/Premium processing mode.

4. How much is the COS fee under Normal/Premium process.

 

Could anyone please clarify.

 

Thanks,

Meera

[jairichi]

Hi,

 

I got H1B visa on Jan 2012 and utilized the visa for less than an year [May 2012 to April 2013]. Due to personal reason I traveled back to India [on May 2013] and re-entered USA [On Feb 2014]  via H4 visa. Obviously, When h4 was stamped they cancelled my H1B.

 

Now a company is ready to provide me a job. Under such scenario, 

 

1. How should I proceed with the Visa Process.

2. Can I be able to apply for COS from H4 TO H1B.[without CAP Exempt]

3. If yes, how long will it takes under Normal/Premium processing mode.

4. How much is the COS fee under Normal/Premium process.

 

Could anyone please clarify.

 

Thanks,

Meera

1. Ask employer to file a cap exempt H1B petition along with COS. On approval you can start working immediately.

2. Yes.

3. 3 to 4 months by regular processing and 15 calendar days by premium processing.

4. Employer will pay H1B fee and it is not your concern. $1225 in addition for PP.

[rahul412]

 

1. How should I proceed with the Visa Process.

2. Can I be able to apply for COS from H4 TO H1B.[without CAP Exempt]

3. If yes, how long will it takes under Normal/Premium processing mode.

4. How much is the COS fee under Normal/Premium process.

1.Just like a new H1

2. Yes

3. 3-4 months

4. Zero dollars for you.