Invoke old unused H1B

[mvmu]

Hi ,

 

One of my friend has a complicated H1B scenario and request your help.

 

Here is the scenario :

 

He got his H1B in 2007 and didnt travel to US till date because of some personal issues .

 

Now that his issues are clear , he wants to invoke his H1B . The employer who sponsered the H1 is not accessible now and my friend is looking to understand if he can invoke the visa through any other employer .

 

In any case what are the options and complexities involved in this ?

 

Kindly advice.

 

Thanks in advance for  the help.

 

Regards,

mvmu

[jairichi]

Hi ,

 

One of my friend has a complicated H1B scenario and request your help.

 

Here is the scenario :

 

He got his H1B in 2007 and didnt travel to US till date because of some personal issues .

 

Now that his issues are clear , he wants to invoke his H1B . The employer who sponsered the H1 is not accessible now and my friend is looking to understand if he can invoke the visa through any other employer .

 

In any case what are the options and complexities involved in this ?

 

Kindly advice.

 

Thanks in advance for  the help.

 

Regards,

mvmu

Yes, a new employer can file a cap exempt H1B petition anytime. On approval he can travel to US with a valid H1B visa and I797 to start working for employer.

[t75]

Your friend needs to get his own ID and post his own questions so people can address him directly if more information is needed.

[mvmu]

Yes, a new employer can file a cap exempt H1B petition anytime. On approval he can travel to US with a valid H1B visa and I797 to start working for employer.

Thanks a lot for your reply.