H1B-Transfer Queries

[logas_ss]

Hi,

I have my H1B visa stamped on Oct 8 2013 by a company A.

Till now i didn't travel to US, so i have decided to switch to some other company B.

I have below queries on the Visa staus.

 

1. Do i have to go to Conslate again for H1 transfer?

2. Do i have to wait to join company B till i get the H1 transfer confirmation from company B?

3. What will happen to my Visa if company A revokes the petition?

4. Do i have to pay any money to company A if they ask for?

 

 

Thanks.

[itsmeusa]

1. No

2. Yes. You would need original I-797 copy to enter US along with your existing H1b visa.

3. Doesn't matter.

4. Check the employment contract if you have signed anything that is legally binding on you.

[rahul412]

 

1. Do i have to go to Conslate again for H1 transfer?

2. Do i have to wait to join company B till i get the H1 transfer confirmation from company B?

3. What will happen to my Visa if company A revokes the petition?

4. Do i have to pay any money to company A if they ask for?

1. No

2. Yes

3. Nothing

4. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.....

[wiweq]

Hi,

I have my H1B visa stamped on Oct 8 2013 by a company A.

Till now i didn't travel to US, so i have decided to switch to some other company B.

I have below queries on the Visa staus.

 

1. Do i have to go to Conslate again for H1 transfer?

 

=> No need. Same visa will work if not expired.

 

2. Do i have to wait to join company B till i get the H1 transfer confirmation from company B?

 

=> yes, you need approval and B's I797 to enter in USA on H1b.

 

3. What will happen to my Visa if company A revokes the petition?

 

=> Visa is ok, if old petition is revoked. You can use the same visa with a new petition approval.

 

4. Do i have to pay any money to company A if they ask for?

 

=> Depends on any contract with A,. But definitely you don't need to pay H1b fees to your employer. Its against the law.

 

 

Thanks.

[omshiv]

Assuming you are out of the US now.

 

1) Yes. If Company B files for your H1, you'll have to get it stamped at a US Consulate.

 

2) Depends...where is this Company B? If its in your local area..no need of waiting for H1 transfer.

 

3) Nothing.

 

4) No. I'm sure Company A is not worried about it after 1 yr.

[jairichi]

1. No.

2. Yes.

3. Your visa will still be valid.

4. Depends on your contract with them.

[omshiv]

Assuming you are out of the US now.

 

1) Yes. If Company B files for your H1, you'll have to get it stamped at a US Consulate.

 

 

My bad..I read that your stamped visa is till Oct 13.

 

You dont need another visa stamping if the current one has not expired.

[logas_ss]

Thanks for your swift response guys...

 

1. Is it safe to join the company B without I797 as its a reputed company??

2. what will be my status till i enter US?

[jairichi]

Thanks for your swift response guys...

 

1. Is it safe to join the company B without I797 as its a reputed company??

2. what will be my status till i enter US?

1. If you mean to join company B in US then you need approved I797 to travel.

2. No status at all.

[rahul412]

Thanks for your swift response guys...

 

1. Is it safe to join the company B without I797 as its a reputed company??

2. what will be my status till i enter US?

1. That's up to you. But its always better to wait till you get your 797

2. There is no status if you are outside the US.