Went for stamping in Hyd and the status is pending. In USCIS site, my case status was changed to approved on July 16, 2015. 1> If I join same employer (who filed my H1B) after 6 months 2. 3. I got the approval notification that my H1b application was approved last Saturday and it will affect as of Oct 1st. Is there any consequences in the case? My question is, where do I go to receive this stamp I read about ? Is that realistic or did we mix things up? I am currently living in USA and working as a full-time employee with the same employer for 2years. 2) You need to get your petition approved, enter this no and then get an appointment, Not a legal opinion. If yes, Could you please let me know what would be the process of transferring the Visa before Stamping.? You can stay as long as you like on H1 without traveling , I am going to file for H1B next year. But, exactly how much is that?. Be sure to keep evidence of time spent outside the U.S. so that you may recapture this time should you need to file an extension of H-1B status beyond the six (6) year limit. The validity of my Approval notice is 11/20/2019 till 06/30/2020 but I am not going to travel during this period. Living within US without COS? It should come to you within 2 weeks. Does this mean they sent the reciept that they received our request? I am and just want some company in anxiety. My attorney told you can get stamped anytime before your STEM OPT expires my question is. If you do premium processing, then you can get approval in May/June. Also, I went on unpaid leave from Oct 2, 2019 after learning my SEVIS record had been completed. Is the embassy open and is the next step to fill DS160? I am Assuming you are in US and working with some company on L1 based on your statement that you have H1B approved for 2012, you have the following options:-, 1. Please respond. MY H1B employer is OK to work with Dell in Austin. or will it be a new h1b and i will be placed in lottery? 1. and my last day in the organization was 11/16/2018. Ganesh Thanks for highlighting it out. You will be required to get H-1B visa stamping ONLY when you travel outside the U.S. Applicants should be prepared to provide a succinct elevator pitch explanation to the consular officer about the position. My case got recently approved. Typical H1B visa start date would be October 1st if the application was submitted during the month of April. An H-1B visa approval message will look similar to this: Heres Series of Steps to Expect After H-1B Visa Petition Approval by USCIS. Some people may have H4 visa or others may have F1 to come back to USA. i got my first H1B approve in Oct 2009. I am currently working as a full time employee Programmer analyst in e-verified company. Question: I hope to hear back about my H1B next week (24/5/2012) if all is to plan out can I start work this summer or have I to wait till Oct 1st? in that case while coming should i need H1B visa stamping or can i re-enter on f1 only? Is there any company who can do H1 B visa can just reply me. Go for stamping and did you ask your employers attorney? What are our options ? My OPT extension came in effect from 10/01/2016. my time period exceeds means from india i can Apply my H1B or not. My H1B (sponsored by my employer) was approved in Oct2019 and so far it was not stamped. as i will be traveling to my home country that time. I'm Indian, rightnow doing job in Singapore. If my visa is not approved by the time I leave, will it be cancelled and do I need to apply again from india? Opt Expiration date : December, 2012 IfH-1B visa approved without COS, and you live inside the U.S., you will have to travel outside the U.S. (to home country usually), get H-1B stamping in a U.S. consulate, and enter the U.S. up to10 days before October 1 if your Approval Date is on October 1. But I have left from the company which applied my H1B. Like you mentioned in your comment, my H1B petitioning employer let USCIS know that I was no longer employed by them. Now I have a tricky time my current client offering full time. Is it possible to continue with my trip to India? So when my transferred petition approves i would be having only 4months from the visa expiry . can I travel and come back without any problem? It is possible to go for stamping from other MNC/consultancy with this details? And petition validity is till October 2013. is this usual? is there any way i can contact USCIS and get to know more about this ? Can you tell me when can they apply for H4? Would it give problem to me ? Now I have a valid petition and stamped Visa both valid till Jan-2023. 2)Got an Approval Status on March, 2012 Now company forgot about my master's degree. you dont need to worry abouth stamping also whenever you go canada you can stamping any time thats fine. I am in US with H4 visa and my H1B Petition with Change of status is picked up in the lottery this year and is currently in process. Thank you in advance. Post the question to Attorney Murali via Ask an Attorney. Your attorney can ask for replacement copy of Approval Notice. So, you can start working immediately. Sorry. While your H1B change of status is pending, you are free to travel outside of the United States. 2) Can I get stamping done in June 2017 (assuming my H1b gets approved and start date is Oct 1 2017)? Can I join B without any issues/legal hassles? I live in New Zealand, but Im a citizen of UK; where should I apply for H-1B stamping? Sorry, They gave Master service agreement and PO copy between them and client. No, it shouldnt be issue, but I would switch to H1B at the earliest and not wait until July. I have an approved H1 visa in 2008 with a valid I797 petition until oct 2011, however i didnt went to consulate for stamping. I will started working with new employer next month . How soon I can change my employer ? I am applying for H1B COS on 01-APR-2017. caroline. Please share your case. can you tell me do i need to pay the complete fee or no. What is the maximum duration I can wait before going for stamping. But they did not send me for stamping. That has the employer support letter you can look at that to see how the job was presented to be ready for any questions at the interview. Typical administrative delays are 2-4 weeks, but some are much longer. My H1B visa has been approved and I am waiting for my Stamping. Please contact our office if you would like to initiate a permanent residence application. Please review this material carefully. can i take got visa stamping with that case ? As you said, many of us are still awaiting the H1B approval. If you could pls help answer my below question : The Department of State has stated that applicants are advised when they apply that there is no time period within which administrative processing must be completed. 3. wat would be the best option for me to travel to India in this situation. I had filled H1B first time and was approved in Ocotber 2016. We were thinking (since were already engaged) to get married soon and then he could apply for the E-2 Spouse Visa and EAD after. I joined them in 2018 when I was on F1 . Case details: My H1 got approved in August. @Fanny We don't provide legal help. I just want to know what all documents I have to collect from my employer. https://www.happyschools.com/ask-an-attorney/. Is client letter mandatory while attending H1B visa stamping. 2. Are you able to transfer? Can it be fixed before that date ? Can some one help me to find what is the ideal solution? I think you have to wait for the notice to reach your employer. Can i leave country and return back to US before my H1 starts OR do i need to do H1 stamping before i come back. Visa got picked in lottery , then RFE and then finally approved on 12Nov,15 . My approval notice has mentioned Montreal consulate, now i have moved to Calgary. You need an H1B stamp to enter as H1B status. I cant work without SSN and I cant get SSN with this issue?? If I can return on F1 visa what is the last date I can enter with F1 visa? And after stamping I can file new LCA and h1B amendment done before traveling to US for client B. DS-160 link has been opened for the same. I am in USA on L2 EAD valid till Oct16 and my H1 Visa without COS got approved on 29Oct15. This could be a change of status like F-1 visa to H-1B , L-2 to H-1B, L-1 to H-1B, H4 to H-1B or something else. Is it mandate to get the stamping done and travel to US during the validity period. If so, how long does it take to receive the hard copy of approval after the decision is made? Will there be any serious issue duing VISA interview. If you travel abroad while your H-1B petition and request to change status are being processed, the change of status portion of your case will be considered abandoned. Consult and attorney. Very recent my h1 petition got approved for one year. I am in USA on H4 visa. I need your suggestion regarding the travel. I am currently on L1B and I have applied for 2011 H1B in Nov 2011 ( Quota was available after Oct also ) and it is in RFE status right now. 1. Show them your I-94. However getting visa appointments in India is also hard so you just pick your poison I guess. Hi Currently I am working on H4 EAD status on W2 with employer X. I applied for H1B with employer Y, luckily I got approved H1B valid from October 1st. USCIS H1B Petition approval Trends, H1B Visa Stamping Trends; Low H1B Registration Fee for FY 2024, Future $215 . I traveled to India on June 20th and reentered the United States in F-1 OPT status on July 15th. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Happy Schools - Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions - Contact - About. I am a little confused as to when to have my visa stamped. 2.What are the options to get a valid I-94, without going back to my home country for stamping? But if your H1B transfer is denied, you must stop working for your new employer as soon as you receive the notification of denial. However I have a bit tricky situation. Sorry, I dont know the answer. Where are you getting information that you need 3 months pay stubs? Last october 2015 my passport got stamped for F2 visa and approval came till 2020. Please Help. Dont try to save on FICA taxes . and how many months I can work on L1B ( as L1Bs validity is till the end of FY2021). 1)My H1-B was filed using I129 in November, 2011. Im not sure how USCIS treats the approved petition. Thank you. The visa stamp will only be issued for the validity period of the passport, so you may want to extend your passport to obtain the full visa term. Please help! Hi, I have to go for stamping in Chennai. Nationality- Indian I think you have to wait for approval notice, because start date will be visible only in the Approval Notice. Please help me guys, I am totally confused on this. Approved H-1B Visa Petition with Change of Status. I think I can work as consultant initially and transfer H1B. Hi Raghu, My H1B petition is approved and I got the intimation on approval notice from my employer where I find that it is valid from 12th Sep, 2019 to 31st Dec, 2020. My H1B got approved from dec 31 2015. Sumit, if you want faster processing, then convert to Premium. I have got an H1-B approval without COS and my H1-B starts from Oct 1st, 2019 and when I check the I94 status its presented the expiration date are D/S. Can they apply before October 1? 4. You are right. Please advise. Hi Raghu, Is there any risk to get H4 visa, since my visa is expiring in next 2 weeks. In this scenario do I need to go to home country for H1B visa stamping? 9. So they requested a data fix to SEVP to fix my SEVIS record. 1. Ive tried the CDN immigration website. Immigration Alerts: FAQ: International Travel During F-1 to H-1B Change of Status Scroll Down Menu Share It our history our process travel FAQ news contact California - San Jose HQ 3590 N. First St., Suite 310 San Jose, CA 95134 Phone: 408-432-9200 Fax: 408-432-9191 Nevada - Las Vegas Office 8985 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 160 Las Vegas, NV 89123 Your I-94 is at the bottom of your I-797 approval notice, and/or the CBP electronic I-94 system. My spouse live outside of US. 1. My applied for H1B through my current employer. So, moving the example to the present time, on May 1, 2022, the employer filed an H1B petition with an October 1, 2022 start date. I am currently in US on L1 visa and checking options to moving to h1b visa. I have to file for my H1 extension (Current Expiry date is March 2018) and my companies attorney is asking for a client contract which should be valid for 6 Months post March 2018. ( There is a requirement of paystubs please check with some expert on how many ), 4. Many consulates use an online appointment system for visa applicants. did your employer provided you a copy of h1b petition application to you? If suppose if I get full time from company C before 01st Oct can I directly join in company C and work for them. How can i go to US now ? Hi, I think it will be extension of status and its gonna take 7 months in regular processing in VSC. The persons F-1 and optional practical training (OPT) is valid, so the beneficiary decides to travel outside the United States on August 25, 2022, returning to the U.S. on the F-1 on September 6, 2022, nearly a month prior to the H1B start date of October 1, 2022. I got my H1 approved and it starts from Oct 1 2009. You can start working on or after your H-1B visa start date (noted on the Approval Notice) if your petition is approved with a change of status and you live in the United States. I am applying for cap-exempt H1B by my prospective employers petition with premium processing. Same company, same role. But, you would need a valid US visa (other than H1B) to re-enter the USA. Now Im confused If my petition was approved on the same day they received my request for PP ? Note that if you depart the U.S. while your SSN application is pending, the system may indicate your departure and your application may be suspended. 1. your status will change only after applying for SSN ,till then you will be on H4 status Is totally wrong. Is the H-1 Visa STAMP required to start the process for Green Card? I got my H1B COS from F1. meanwhile i want to schedule visa interview for my spouse on Dec 2nd week with the existing petition which will expire in 31 Dec 2016. Before an SSN can be issued to you, the Social Security Administration must verify your nonimmigrant status with the Department of Homeland Security. H1B will have a start date, so you can enter upto 10 days before the start date. You dont need stamping. Still my application is not approved. What is the consequences of never stamping or late stamping ? But She didnot gave me any slip but she got my passport and the H1B amendment reciept. 2. The F-1 student leaves for travel abroad on August 1st and reenters the United States in F-1 OPT status on September 1st. 1. I got married after 10 days of my H1 stamping. I got a situation Herr, I got my approval notice for H1B 2016. My H1B visa has been approved with a change in status (F1 to H1B). Currently i am staying in Kuwait for some project work. No I9 and I94 are different. Currently I am in my home country. Thanks. Currently I am getting interview date of March 5th. Ive never done any studies here in US/Canada and Im from India. You have to understand the concept of H1B Visa and Change of Status. 1) I need to travel to India between April and July, will there be any issue? So can we file one more amendment without any issue when the previous petition is still in progress? Then comes H1B Visa approval after a long wait. I got my H1B application approved and also done with the stamping on may 2012 . even if my h1b is for a non-profit institution ? What are the time lines for this modification?? On September 5, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Email info@cbkimmigration.com Now my employer is saying that they want me to start from Jan 1 2012. You must know that you just cannot go for stamping without the knowledge of your employer and receiving all supporting documents. Is it dangerous? But I too am in a same boat, Hey Raghu. please help. If you had approvals in the past 6 years, then you dont count in the lottery. Applicants working as consultants or at third-party locations should be prepared to provide a work itinerary, an explanation of the supervisory reporting structure, and other relevant information to document the employer/employee relationship with the petitioner. I am to US in my H4 by march 2016 ,and I applied for H1B lottery and was lucky enough to be picked in the lottery.Now the case is I might need to travel to India due to unavoidable reasons.In that case which of these are possible to work out without issues: 1.Before Oct 1st can i travel to india and come back on H4 .Will my stamping have any issues? As there are not much requirement during November and December month. 2. Even when I work in consultant, is there any process that should be completed before I travel from India. I am go to apply for H1 B extension. Only your employer can help you with this case. I live inside USA and I have valid status. Also, please suggest if people are getting their H1B approved? 2. You should have the Approval Notice with you. I have the same doubt. Also am not sure if I should fill a new the Ds-160 and attach it to my existing application? It seems in either of the two cases I have to attend the visa interview in the home country. Case 2: 2. Should I quit the present company ( where I am working on L1B ) and start working with Employer who applied H1 the next day it is approved ?? Your email address will not be published. HI, ), Copy of the I-797 Approval Notice for the H-1B petition*, Your machine-readable passport** (valid for at least six months beyond your intended period of stay), Applicants must be prepared to discuss the job offered and the specific skill set required to perform the job. I am an Indian citizen, so is it true that I should have my initial stamping done in India only ? You can go for H1B stamping till the date 60 days before its valid. Should I go to my home country for H1-B visa stamping or it is too risky for me? I cant advice on questions affecting your legal stay in USA. For more information, please refer to theU.S. Department of State website specifically designed for people seeking U.S. visas. First, apply to and get acceptance from an SEVP-approved school, which will issue an I-20. You can start working on H1 as per the Start Date listed on the Approval notice. While the example used was a change from F-1 to H1B, there are other scenarios in which the same logic applies. Then I would have the H1-B and he could transfer to the H4 Visa and apply for EAD. Now I can utilize the same Petition number to other Employer. The embassy told me they were going to put my case on hold until I get a DHS aproval or authorization that proves that I was in legal status in the US but the Institute were I studied says thats not possible because they only give I-20s and they dont have any other documents but a letter that certifies that I studied there during that period of time. 2. You get the original in 2-3 working days. I just wanted to know the risks in traveling to India now. My H1b is approved with change of status , can I travel to india and return back before 30th of september , without the stamping being done ? Now I am just wonderign if I can use my older h1b approved petation somehow if I want to move to H1B visa. After you have entered the U.S., please be sure to carefully check your new I-94 card online and visa stamp in your passport to confirm that the category and expiration date are correct. In the past, this was an option, but currently, only visa renewals can be done in Mexico. can i re-enter USA on my F1 visa without any issues in port of entry?. 2. So i wanted to schedule the H1B interview by the second week of Oct-09. So Do I need to wait till the amendment will be approved or I can travel with acknowledgment receipt of documents filed in USCIS with client Z, carrying approved LCA, Achknoledgment receipt for new amendment filing and previously approved petition. My Lawyer already applied for the amendment, but we didn't get any confirmation from them. Can I have change immediately in June/July after getting approval, or I need to wait for 3 paychecks after getting approval. I think I answered the question with my previous reply , My employer had applied for h1b for fy 15-16 for client ABC and h1b petition got approved buy my client has changed to XYZ for same employer. Or do I need to work with employer Y at least few months? My current H1B visa expiring in 31 Dec 2016. with the application itself. If my H1b got approved, during the stamping can I submit different SOW and the client letter other than the one that I did submit with the application? However, each U.S. consulate will have varying rules. pls help. i m from canada i applied for my h1 extention and they deniel my extention so how many days i have to live usa after denial pleaase let me know any body is very helpfull for me also should i applay form here same company this year. But my client job can be terminated before visiting India by Oct10,2016. Questions affecting your status should be answered by an attorney. You can ask an Immitorney via Ask an Attorney https://www.happyschools.com/ask-an-attorney/. I am on h4 dependent on my husband h1b. I have asked US HR already and they advise that travel is possible with the FedEx receipt number. Hello Everyone. It will say Post-Decision Activity. My new employer has filed the H1b transfer in October 05 2015. same office location but the new address of residence is in different county. I am getting my H1-B start date as 1st Dec 2010. How soon do you suggest can I make travel plans after my H1B is approved (if it does)? Billing Emailaccounts@cbkimmigration.com, Family- and Humanitarian-Based Immigration, Port of Entry and I-94 Retrieval Information, U.S. Department of State website specifically designed for people seeking U.S. visas, DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, U.S. State Department website specifically designed for people seeking U.S. visas, filling outForm DS-160, please see this website, please click here for information on Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers, 9 FAM 402.10-9(B) Approved Petition Is Prima Facie Evidence of Entitlement to H Classification, https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-fr/niv/information/faqs#book_travel_before_interview. While it may not be possible to avoid pointed questions about the applicants job duties, including questioning as to the availability of U.S. workers, applicants should consider the following strategies to reduce the likelihood of a refusal under 221(g): After your appointment, you should be able to track the status of your application on this website: https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/. You will be required to upload a digital photograph. To provide more details; (I have the option to chose two different places. 1) You need to enter petition no in ur wifes DS160 . My congratulations for people who applied for h1b visa, got approved and best wishes for those who are waiting for the notice. I had not scheduled my visa interview, and I didnt join that company. Consular officers are not supposed to re-adjudicate H-1B petitions that USCIS has already approved, unless the answers provided at the interview are very different from the information provided in the petition to USCIS. What was your status when you got denied notice? 1. http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/h1b-transfer-without-i797-approval-notice/. 3) If I can and should then Whats the procedure ? Could I have issues at the port of entry airport because of the H1-B pending? and want to convert my visa to H1B visa next year.
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