H1b Transfer and Extension in same time

[myvisakumar]

Hi

I am with company A and got my visa/i94 valid till Aug 27 2015. Company A will be filing the extension by July 20-30 possibly. I already got two offers. one from American company They started my H1b transfer process. i got my H4 Receipt number also but i am waiting for H1b Receipt number. Second company is Indian based company they got all my documents for H1b transfer but not initiated yet. 

 

My questions are,
1) will there be any issue since company A extension and company B transfer are at USCIS at same time? 

2) Should i ask company B not to file my H1b transfer or i should ask my current employer to stop my extension? i heard from my friends any number of H1b we can file with USCIS but we should work only one company is it true?

 

Please advice....

3) Company B is promised me that my H1b will be converted to Premium after the July 27. Is it safe to switch the job once the Transfer petition filing number is received?

Am totally confused whether to proceed to this new jobs or not.

[victor_26]

1) will there be any issue since company A extension and company B transfer are at USCIS at same time? 

>>> No it shouldnt. But it would be in your best interest to keep Company B attorneys informed about the Company A extension.

2) Should i ask company B not to file my H1b transfer or i should ask my current employer to stop my extension? i heard from my friends any number of H1b we can file with USCIS but we should work only one company is it true?

>>> The assumption is true. But the same answer for #1 above applies here. Keep Company B attorneys informed of your extension and take their advice. 

3) Company B is promised me that my H1b will be converted to Premium after the July 27. Is it safe to switch the job once the Transfer petition filing number is received?

>>> As long as your H1B transfer petition is filed correctly and doesnt get denied you should be ok to join Company B as soon as you get your receipt number, but if you want to be cautious try to join after the transfer is approved to be safe.

[myvisakumar]

Thanks Scofield-II. 

[myvisakumar]

Following up with question above which i have asked.

 

If H1b transfer is processed in company B, Company C and H1b Extension is also processed from Company A at same. if i get receipt notice for Company B H1b transfer and join Company B. Will it be a problem for Company B H1b approval due to my Company A extension and company C H1b transfer?

[victor_26]

The answer would still remain the same.

 

Having multiple petitions pending shouldn't be a problem but it would be in your best interest to not keep your new employers blindsided about your ongoing proceedings with your current employer. Also technically you can join your new employer as soon as you have a receipt notice from USCIS that your Petition has been accepted.

 

Nevertheless why would you want to jiggle around with so many employers? Unless you suspect that your prospective new employers are shady, it would be in your best interest to make a conscious decision on whom to join.