H1B Transfer validity Date

[MrPraveen]

Here is a weird scenario for you guys which I am In

 

I was working with Company A whose H1B was valid until October 2015.

 

In June 2015 I moved to Compnay B applied for H1B and started working with receipt .

 

In Jan 2016 after 7months of wait finally my H1B got approved with company B but surprisingly my H1B validity date is Jan 2016 to June 2018.

 

Here are my questions regarding my validity date-

 

1) Isn't my approval date should start from June 2015 when I applied for transfer?

 

2)Is this a uscis mistake?

 

3) If not what will be my status from expiry of previous H1B to current H1B approval that is from dates October 2015 until Jan 2016? Was I out of status in that period? I am sure that we can start working for new employer with the receipt

 

Please let me know your thoughts and options for me. I am worried about the date because this period of 4 months might cause any issues for my Green Card.

 

Thanks

Praveen

[pontevecchio]

There is no backdating. The date is from the date of approval. This is a function of their software. The fact that you got an I94 with approval is proof that the USCIS considers you to have been in legal stay.

[MrPraveen]

Thanks for the update pontevecchio but I think there is back dating for H1B extension, why there is an exception for H1B transfer ? any idea?