noranyc Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi all, I am currently on F2 visa in US, with my husband doing OPT (he graduated in May 2014). I myself have a Masters from one of the top US universities, although I have never worked here before (I left soon after graduation a few years ago), and I never used my OPT or filed for an H1B. After coming to join my husband last year, I filed for H1B with one small consultancy (call it Employer A). I paid for all associated costs with H1B application, and Employer A has not undertaken any financial cost on behalf of my petition. Employer A said that any role I join will be contracted through them, with them taking a significant cut (like any typical desi consulting firm I think). Also the health insurace and other associated benefits, bonus etc are very paltry, almost non-existent. My application went to RFE (RFE was related to firm, since it is a small consultancy), and just last week I got the H1B approval. Meanwhile I have been recruiting on my own, and I have just received an offer with Employer B. Employer B is a very legitimate firm, and this is for a role directly with them. They want me to join in October / November time frame. This will be my first H1B. Since I have an approved H1B, can I use the reciept number (EAC number) information such that Employer B can file a new H1B on my behalf? I will then travel to India to get the H1B stamped with Employer B. I want to avoid joining Employer A, as I understand that it is more trouble to transfer employers after starting, especially if Employer A refuses to release me. Additionally, I do not know whether Employer B will be willing to take me contracted through A - they generally tend to hire Masters candidates directly into the firm. Since I have just received approval for my first H1B, is there any problem if Employer B takes it on, or am I forced to join Employer A? If Employer B can take it on directly, is there anything I should do before I approach them? Thank you everyone in advance for your advice. I am in a dilemma, and there seems to be little advice on this situation online. Regards, Nora Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 You could find a new H1 sponsor. There are subtle nuances involved. Hence discuss the matter with the firm of Murthy. You were aware that all of the expenses should not have been yours.? Link to comment
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