Can H1-B (receipt) transfered to another employer

[tj91]

My H1-B is filed by employer A and I have received it`s receipt since the approval is still in regular process which may take a month or two. I want to start working with employer B.

Can my H1-B receipt obtained from employer A be transfered to employer B or Does employer B need to separately file my H1-B? Please let me know the procedure.

Thanks much.

 

[jairichi]

If this is a cap subject H1B petition filed by A then you need to work for A after approval before a transfer can be initiated.

If this a cap exempt petition (i.e. you were cap subject earlier) new employer has to file a cap exempt H1B petition & you can work after approval.

[tj91]

Thanks Jairichi.

Mine is a regular H1-B transfer done by employer A and not a cap exemption. Since H1-B is not transfered in premium process, I am still awaiting approval as a part of regular process.

What would be a better option to transfer H1-B (approval in process) from employer A to employer B ? Please suggest.

Thank you.

 

 

[jairichi]

Thanks Jairichi.

Mine is a regular H1-B transfer done by employer A and not a cap exemption. Since H1-B is not transfered in premium process, I am still awaiting approval as a part of regular process.

What would be a better option to transfer H1-B (approval in process) from employer A to employer B ? Please suggest.

Thank you.

I do not understand. Is employer A's H1B petition a cap subject H1B petition that was filed this year? 

[Jyothis]

I don't think you can transfer approval process itself. You may need to wait until the current one gets approved unless you have a current petition that B can try to transfer again. Check with an immigration attorney as every case is different.

[tj91]

@ Jairichi - employer A`s H1B petition is not cap subject. Any thoughts please.

 

@ YankeeDoodle - Is there any immmigration attorney I can reachout for free consultation, as I`ve been looking for one from a while.

 

Thanks much.