i797B received, can i change employer?

[ravig12345]

Hello Sir,

 

I applied my H1 with one of the US based consultant when i was in India (Apr 1st 2014), later I got married and came to US on H4 in June month.

 

I just received H1 approval copy as i797B without i94 (Valid from Oct 1 2014)

 

Can you please help me to understand answers below questions

 

1. I am planning for H1 transfer with a new employer, is that possible?

2. If so, Can new employer apply Change of status along with H1 transfer? 

 

Kindly help!!!

[jairichi]

1. Yes.

2. Yes.

[pontevecchio]

1. Yes.

 

2. Yes

[chenna]

I am in same situation. here are my questions

 

1. If the company revoke the consular petition which has start date Oct 1st, I am eligible for Cap exempt ?

 

2. If  i lost the job, can i transfer to the other employer ?

[SeemaSomayaji]

Hi,

 

Please help me out. I applied for h1b  from h4(residing in USA) on april 1st and got my 1797b approval  with a consular process(Chennai). I have a valid i94 till next year. Now I changed my employer to B. Can that employer B apply for my h1 Transfer along with COS?

Also are any documents related to employer A required for transfer process?

[JoeF]

Hi,

 

Please help me out. I applied for h1b  from h4(residing in USA) on april 1st and got my 1797b approval  with a consular process(Chennai). I have a valid i94 till next year. Now I changed my employer to B. Can that employer B apply for my h1 Transfer along with COS?

Also are any documents related to employer A required for transfer process?

 

No, that is no longer possible. USCIS clarified the rules. For you to be considered counted under the quota, you have to start working for the original employer. Only then can a new employer file an H1 transfer.