dnsh88 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I have a stamped H1B visa applied on April 2014 and have not yet traveled i.e. still in India. There is no change in my client but I am being requested to work at Florida. When LCA was filed it was Illinois. Also my job description was Computer Programmer at the time visa was applied but after travelling I would concentrate more on Database Administration but involves Computer Programming as well. So in my case it is a location change + job description change. My Job description change is from 15-1131 to 15-1141 both under Computer and Mathematical Occupations and both requires the same academic background. Will it call for a Amended Petition or filing a LCA would suffice? Also is it ok to travel to US by filing an LCA and then request for job description change.? Please provide ur opinions and suggestions. Link to comment
rahul412 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Obviously you need H1 amendment. Link to comment
dnsh88 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I heard if there is only Location change and if Client is same , LCA would suffice. In my case, shall i travel with Computer programmer role and after working for say 6 months apply for amendment in job description. Link to comment
rahul412 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I heard if there is only Location change and if Client is same , LCA would suffice. In my case, shall i travel with Computer programmer role and after working for say 6 months apply for amendment in job description. That's only if its within the MSA. In your case, you are moving from one state to another, so you need amendment. Link to comment
rajamar Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Obviously you need H1 amendment. Similar is the case for me.Currently Amended Petition is being processed.Please tell how much time will this process take.Is this process only for petitions made in 2014 or for any petition not used till date. Link to comment
rahul412 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Similar is the case for me.Currently Amended Petition is being processed.Please tell how much time will this process take.Is this process only for petitions made in 2014 or for any petition not used till date. H1 amendment is nothing but a new H1,so just like any other H1 its the same processing time. Link to comment
rajamar Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 H1 amendment is nothing but a new H1,so just like any other H1 its the same processing time. In this case can the employer be changed? Link to comment
rahul412 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 In this case can the employer be changed? Then that's called H1 transfer, not H1 amendment. But in both cases, they have to file a new H1 but cap exempt. Link to comment
rajamar Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Then that's called H1 transfer, not H1 amendment. But in both cases, they have to file a new H1 but cap exempt. Thanks for the reply.If the city and State remains but in a more experienced role will that require H1B amendment or the existing petition can be used?.Quick reply would be appreciated. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Any material change in the existing LCA needs a refiling of the H1 petition. Link to comment
rajamar Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Any material change in the existing LCA needs a refiling of the H1 petition. If H1B transfer or H1B Amendment is made within the validity period of H1B,but the processing time exceeds the validity period.In this case will there be any concerns? Is changing the employer a good idea? Link to comment
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