H1B transfer while H1B extension is in progress

[murthy2]

Hi,

 

I am working with company A who have filed for my H1-B extension in regular processing. Meanwhile I have a good job offer from company B who needs to do H1-B transfer. I have valid Visa stamped & I-94 with company A for next 5 months.

 

My question is :

1)Can company B do H1-B transfer while the extension is in progress with company A.

2)What are the dependency here, Do I absolutely need to wait until I get answers from company A regarding H1-B extension. How much time it normally take for H1-B extension.

 

Thanks.

 

[jairichi]

Hi,

 

I am working with company A who have filed for my H1-B extension in regular processing. Meanwhile I have a good job offer from company B who needs to do H1-B transfer. I have valid Visa stamped & I-94 with company A for next 5 months.

 

My question is :

1)Can company B do H1-B transfer while the extension is in progress with company A.

2)What are the dependency here, Do I absolutely need to wait until I get answers from company A regarding H1-B extension. How much time it normally take for H1-B extension.

 

Thanks.

1. Yes.

2. No, you do not depend on anything other than H1B petition approval with company B as your I94 with company A is still valid.