Till when can I continue my job on L2-EAD? And new passport have details of older passport in it. Currently I am getting interview date of March 5th. Even if my H1B COS is approved either before they travel or while they are travelling in June/July? Employment duration with present employer 6 months. My H1B receipt received on April. The I-94 reflecting the change of status is attached to the approval notice. ), you can start working starting on or after H1B Visa start date as mentioned in the approval notice. 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? Due to emergency I would like to travel to my home country on 7th October 2016 and return in Nov first week. Thanks, When can I start working for the employer? I think you have to wait for the notice to reach your employer. 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. Your H-1B status is valid until the end validity date of your most recently issued I-94. The prospective employer initiates the process by filing a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor (DOL). My Visa interview is happen on June18th and counselor has taken my passport. but what will happen at the time of stamping.? 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. Questions affecting your status should be answered by an attorney. I paid for the premium processing and the consultant informed me that they are going to apply for premium processing on Sep 5th 2012. And Ill be working remotely. Both of our visas got expired as of sep30. Your employers attorney should have given you these details. On Aug 25th 2012 my consultant asked me to apply for premium processing as my petition was not yet approved and my cap gap extension was going to expire on Sep 30th 2012. If a change of status or extension of stay has been granted, the I-94 will be at the bottom of the I-797 approval notice, and then you are not required to travel outside the U.S. and apply for an H-1B visa in order to activate your H-1B approval. Is i am eligible to stamp by next employer OR my petition is waste. Unfortunately the communication with the US embassy here is very complicated. In general, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the expiration of your period of admission to the United States, to ensure that you will be able to depart the U.S. at the end of your stay and proceed to your home country or another country. If you live outside the United States, you can schedule your H1B visa interview. Your H-1B status is valid only for the position stated on the H-1B petition, and for the period requested. I94 validity and with what Visa Type Not sure about I94, visa type is H1B 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. There will be a visa fee of at least $190 for each machine-readable visa issued. So did you apply for STEM extension? My parents are coming to US for a visit. 2. Shall i go for stamping and then I shall travel to US to State mentioned in petition and from their i shall get I-94 and filled a Ammendment for location change with new LCA. I have just received an online approval of my h1b application (finally) and am awaiting the approval notice. My EAD ends July 10, 2020 and my H1B got approved June 11,2020. My H1B got approved(with Change of status) on August16 2016 and applicable from October 1st. Can I travel to home country and return without getting my H1b stamp? I need to go outside US for visa stamping in order to start working and return back with COS. My Green Card process may start early next year. When i checked in the portal on the status of Visa on 19th June 2018.. it is as follows: Your Visa is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. What are the time lines for this modification?? As a follow up, in your experience, if I get an approval so late in the system (November / December), generally how much time will I have between the visa approval date and start date (for working). Now my employer is telling me to go for stamping with client A documents. If documents doesnt come by the time you leave then you can ask your employer to mail it to you. how soon and in what way I can travel to the USA ASAP. Do they tell you the date when you need to go to embassy to get your visa stamped or you have to book an appointment to go to embassy. Is there any risk to get H4 visa, since my visa is expiring in next 2 weeks. #2 Change of Status DENIED Case 1: Could you please tell me how many days it will take for replacement copy of Approval notice. 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. Should I Marry an American Citizen to Stay in USA? If Middlebury will file a new H1B petition with a change of status for you (meaning you are in the U.S. in another status and need to change to H1B status), then you should NOT travel until after the approval is received. My company applied for the H1B but are now saying that there are no projects. Refer to comments policy. 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. towards the end of 6th year. 4. Please advise. E2 EAD maybe better then H4 EAD. I dont know the answer. Form I-9 after H1B approval : r/h1b - reddit.com My i129 petition has been approved without change of status from h4 to h1b. Is it ok to wait for more than 3 momths after my H1 approval? My Petition got selected for h1b by lottery. I am currently working as a full time employee Programmer analyst in e-verified company. Can I try for H1B transfer from here in India itself? Im not sure where you can attend the visa interview from. Although the I-94 card reflecting the H1B change predates the latest I-94 update entered electronically at the port of entry, the change of status to H1B does not become effective until October 1, 2022, after the persons entry into the United States. So while scheduling interview, it is asking me to write my petitioners name for H1B but say if I change employer in January or February can I update my petitioner name in DS 160/Scheduled appointment or I need to cancel the appointment and again schedule new appointment? Same steps as applying for new Visa. Should amendment be filed before Oct 1?? 3. what happens if i leave US before october and couldn come on time. But the office location is different and the new address of residence is different state. I have travel plans and booked VISA Interview on December 16th. The applicant must clearly communicate what they do (or will be doing) and should be prepared to articulate the value that they bring to the U.S. employer. My H1B case has been approved but my employer filed my wrong date of birth on form I-129 which is reflected on approval letter. You dont necessarily have to start working on the start date. I hope i could find an answer to my question . However, i have also pursued a masters degree in Environmental science with which i am working right now. Yes you can but you need the approval notice. thanks Thats the conversation you should have with your employer and attorney. My H1B (sponsored by my employer) was approved in Oct2019 and so far it was not stamped. My H1B was on RFE. Why are you asking questions impacting your status on forums? Ive 4 years work exp. Please suggest. I found your video really helpful to understand the process. So, it is not recommended to travel, if you file your H1B as Change of Status until you get your H1B approval decision. Evidence can include exit and entry stamps in your passport, plane tickets, itineraries, credit card statements, etc. Or my H1B has to be stamped in my passport to be eligible for employer change? 1. We recommend beginning the permanent residence application as early as possible so that you may be eligible to extend your H-1B status beyond the six (6) year limit. Once you get your H1B stamped, you can enter the United States anytime after September 21st which is up to ten days before the October 1st H1B start date. For how much time can I be on this visa without stamping? Heres a list of documents required for H1B Stamping. Yes. At the port of entry, you may request that your I-94 card be issued with an additional ten (10) days beyond the expiration data of the I-797 approval notice. You have to understand the concept of H1B Visa and Change of Status. I did my Masters from US. Also after receiving my I797 notice, can I go and apply for SSN? Which category does this come under. You should consult an attorney to see what options you have. Hello Everyone. Can Someone please help? We dont know what will happen to H4 EAd. If you have a pending extension petition . When I checked my status online on Sep 6th 2012 I noticed that my petition was approved with the following message. 1. However, each U.S. consulate will have varying rules. You can start working on H1 as per the Start Date listed on the Approval notice. By paying additional $1225 fee, H1B Visa applicants can request processing of, The Tracker for H-1B Visa Cap count updates from USCIS for FY 2010. This is year I am going to file for H1B, if I got approval, then how I have to update my husband status. Hello Raghu, You can however apply for L1 renewal if you have not used up 5 year of continous stay on L1. My Lawyer already applied for the amendment, but we didn't get any confirmation from them. Regarding your Questions re-join the same employer after 6 months, Will my h1b be still valid?: First, you must be present in the U.S. at the time your employer files your extension petition. H4 to H1B Visa: How to Apply for a Change of Status - Stilt Blog Thanks for this information. what wil happen to my H1b? I am on F1 Opt working for a company. How can i go to US now ? No. I know the alternative is to wait together to go as family. Let me highlight the following: Only Premium Processing for H1B Visa is suspended. I had my H-1B petition approved from last year, but my employer is asking me to wait since the job situation is not good in the U.S. What should I do. My H1 is approved with COS. Hi Raghu, I got My H1b approved and started from October 1st, 2019. Meanwhile I could pursue my H-1B Visa and start the process for a Green Card (at least file form I-140). I need to get my H1-B stamped on my passport, Im a Chilean citizen currently living in the U.S, I need to know if I can do this process in Singapore because I have to be there in 2 months! Travelling to US for the first time. Thank you in advance for your kind understanding and cooperation. 3. We are currently stating in US. Current Status H1B Approved I am sorry if my above assumptions do not fulfil your case. You will be required to get H-1B visa stamping ONLY when you travel outside the U.S. But at the end of interview he didnt informed me that your visa is approved but told that after 1 working day you can be able to receive your passport. I have query that once my extension is approved then , can u travel to India and get my stamping done if my amendment is pending for approval? Go for stamping and did you ask your employers attorney? I have my H1B visa approved. I have already used my OPT and OPT extension. I think 6 years will start when H1B status is activated. Is there any info for attending visa interview in India? On May 16, 2017, we approved your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number EAC1714951897.. From time to time, clients of the Murthy Law Firm are referred to articles, like this one, originally from May 6, 2005, which remains relevant and has been updated for our readers. People are still waiting for H1B results filed in April 2015. NOTE: I paid for the entire H1B processing to my consultant and I dont wanna pay any extra than Im suppose to pay. Show them your I-94. 1) You need to enter petition no in ur wifes DS160 . i got my first H1B approve in Oct 2009. In this scenario, USCIS may still approve the request for H1B by the employer, but the change of status request should be denied. At this movement can I transfer my h1b visa and can I apply for a change of status at the same time? Is this OK or should I atleast wait for the H1B amendment receipt notice to travel. Right now, I am on Post completion OPT and it ends on Feb 2021. 1. Dhara Please share if you get any answer so to your question. with my understanding that in the approval notice the name of petitioner will be available in this case your name and how come do you know your date of birth has been entered wrongly? Right now even my employer (federal government) does not have enough guidelines on what will happen in my case. 1. Actually I have my H1B ammendment filed for relocation and it is in progress. I have a question about changing of visa status. H1B Transition Issues: International Travel - Murthy A copy of your DS-160 receipt. If you had approvals in the past 6 years, then you dont count in the lottery. You need to apply via lottery. Since then I have acquired alot of helpful information that has helped me tremendously. HI, From USCIS website my status is confirmed as Approved. I got my petition approved till September 2017. Any help will be really appretiated.Thank you all. I have applied for premium H1 extendion this week. Please advise. Can I travel outside the US after H1B approval (change of status) but before Oct, . I just want to know what all documents I have to collect from my employer. Please suggest me. After H1B Visa Approval Notice Sent Its would take less than 30 minutes to get a new DS160. If you receive additional days, you are not authorized to work beyond the expiration date of the I-797 approval notice. During a visa appointment, you will be fingerprinted, photographed, and interviewed about your visa application and your prospective stay in the United States. In order to apply for change of status, the applicant must still be in a valid status. If your visa application is approved it will be processed and mailed/available within 2 business days. If your application for H1B transfer is approved, you can continue with your job. There are two steps involved in changing visa status from H-1B to F-1. If I have applied for H1 in March 2011, it would have got activated on Oct 1, 2011, but since we have already crossed that date, I am not sure what will happen. So, may that be an issue while applying to H1B (inside usa) with a passport without empty pages? I feel it is too short My attorney said it's a rule, but have anyone moved to the US more than 10 days before? MY H1B visa got approved in the Month of August, 2015 in the USICS site but my Attorney didnt receive any hard copy from US. Before I left he US I was a transfer student since March 2009 until August 2009 and as I didnt leave the country during that period of time my only proof of study was my approved I-20 which I took with me to my interview today. Thanks. My attoryney applied for an amendment on June 2nd. I would like to know what would be my options if Id like to extend my petition. I live inside USA and I have valid status. Opt Expiration date : December, 2012 I have got my h1 approved october 20th. H1B Petition Approved with Change of Status (COS) if you live within the U.S. H1B Petition Approved without Change of Status, you live within the U.S. (this not a typical scenario), H1B Approved and you live outside the United States. I am in the US on an F1 visa (OPT, STEM OPT completed and now on CPT). Sharad. After visa is approved, you should get the passport within 3 to 4 days. I could say that you can get it stamped from another country ( as other have done in the past). There many waiting to attend interview who got H1B approved last year. I got my H1B approved in Dec 2018 from a non-profit Organization. I am in a desparate situation. Please clarify, If you were on H1B (with COS) and never worked with an employer You will be in a lot of trouble. My employer(In US) applied I-129 for 2015 and it got approved in july 31 2015 . 1. In the past, this was an option, but currently, only visa renewals can be done in Mexico. Due to some reasons their department HOD is not going to sign the OPT form. You can apply for your visa stamp in a Third Country such as Canada, or you can apply in your home country the next time you go home. I am currenty on h4 and recently got an h1b visa now for saftey purposes had also filed other h1b with diff company earliar. Could you please provide the procedure in this case. USCIS Update - FY 2024 H-1B Visa Lottery Registration Now Open! | H1B Steps after H1B Petition Approval - Visa Stamping, COS - RedBus2US (Shilpi says: December 3, 2011 at 1:42 AM). Precautions for traveling on AP If you re-enter the U.S. on AP, you will technically no longer be in H-1B status. My wife is expecting and she will not able to travel anytime soon for the stamping. So how long does it take to have visa interview (in genaral). I got F1 Approval in June. I dont know if the start date will be Oct 1 or day when they approve the petition (after Oct) and it doesnt really matter. I am a little confused as to when to have my visa stamped. I have made it easier to Ask an Immigration Attorney via Email or Phone (and it costs less), *https://www.happyschools.com/ask-an-attorney/*. and my last day in the organization was 11/16/2018. Our hopes are, that I could postpone my status adjustment to H1-B until April 2020. 2) If I travel to Canada after 1st October, and there is a delay in H1B visa stamping, how can I return to US? What all documents are required for the stamping? Sorry, They gave Master service agreement and PO copy between them and client. I will NOT be travelling out of the country. Knowing that the COS already taken place and SEVIS record has completed, is there still a way to transfer my H1B to my new employer? First, apply to and get acceptance from an SEVP-approved school, which will issue an I-20. Im very new to this blog.really its very helpful , h1b petition approved on Indian passport. Heres the short version of the H-1B Visa Interim Rules: The same Employer cannot file multiple petitions. Can anyone tell me, how much time is the USCIS taking for the petition processing now a days ? I have my new passport with me. It is our pleasure to assist you in this matter. Should he apply separately for an H4 or should we do it together? currently iam in USA Mine is a tricky situation. 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 ?? I came to india and got H1B stamp in my Passport valid until September 2012. @Fanny We don't provide legal help. What documents do I need to carry with me to the US consular office and how much time does it take to get the passport back with the visa stamped? I got my visa Approved under Premium Procesing yesterday. So, I think you cant go back. ( There is a requirement of paystubs please check with some expert on how many ), 4. You can transfer your H1 to new employer and they have to send the required documents. How much time will it take to transfer my H1b visa and what all the documents required to submit USCIS. Hey Please schedule a 15 minutes call. I think you have to wait for approval notice, because start date will be visible only in the Approval Notice. 2) You need to get your petition approved, enter this no and then get an appointment, Not a legal opinion. Perhaps, you know USCIS selects more than 85,000 H1B Visas in the Lottery. I am go to apply for H1 B extension. Here are some frequently asked questions about applying for visa stamps: https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-fr/niv/information/faqs#book_travel_before_interview. 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. What are all the details/documents required for scheduling the interview? It takes approximately 10 business days from the time you enter the United States for your entry data to be entered into DHS systems and made available for verification purposes. But I never travelled on this VISA. I have not spent a single day of H1B employment with my petitioning employer. You should attend H1 stamping to re-enter and attorney should be working with your manager to co-ordinate things. If you are in the United States on an H-1B visa, and your employer files a change of status petition on your behalf, you may be able to travel outside the United States after your change of status petition is approved. If there is an error,check here for instructions on how to fix an I-94 card within the U.S. Once you receive your visa, please forward a copy of the visa and I-94 card to our office. You can attend the interview as a family ( H1B and H4) together. Has any one got H1-B petition approval notice ? For more information, please refer to theU.S. Department of State website specifically designed for people seeking U.S. visas. My H1B has been approved and I am currently in USA. I am bit worried on this status, can you please help me to understand this status. Original H1B Transfer Approval Notice (I-797 form) Employment offer letter, agreement (if any) H1B LCA tied to the new position after H1B transfer; Recent Pay Stubs, if you are already in the US and working with a new company. For H1B ,Is ther need to submit my Birth certificate since my date of birth is different in College certificate and Birth certificate. It will say Post-Decision Activity. If you have a unique situation, be willing to spend some money to get your questions answered by an immigration expert. you have to provide EAC NO SOME IS VERY HELP FULL. What are all the details/documents required for scheduling the interview? I am Ram. Hey RFE and travel puts you in tough spot. I have my visa stamped this September and I want to travel in the month of March. Got my h1b visa petition approved with change of status where shall i go for h1b visa stamping. Hello I am afraid of expiry date, what will be best solution for it . Please do not make plans to travel outside of the U.S. without contacting our office first. Can they apply before October 1? Hi, See9 FAM 402.10-9(B) Approved Petition Is Prima Facie Evidence of Entitlement to H Classification. 2. or can I travel after my acceptance of H1B. 2. Is there a way to salvage my petition ? My current H1B extension was denied and my I-94 was expired on 18 Aug,2018. I got my initial H1B Approved From OCT 2019 to Jan 2020. I entered US 14 days prior to the start date mentioned on my i797. Do I need to immediately travel outside of U.S. and get my first H1B stamping or Can I continue my Work on H1B ?? If the H-1B was applied as a change of status (COS), and it is approved, you are not in X status any more. all the same forms, and interview etc? document posted to employer and I am a resident of UAE and Indian Citizen, Should If i go what will be the problem to my H1B? My consultant applied for H1B on June 5th 2012 (with my OPT expiring on June 25th 2012) and I got the Cap gap extension till Oct 1 2012. He is doing his 3rd masters and applied for H1B, just received notice 10 days ago and waiting for further process. If you have your H-1B approved, have to get the H1B stamp before entering America. Hi Ram Im exactly at the same situation like yours now. But, you would need a valid US visa (other than H1B) to re-enter the USA. Could you kindly please provide me some guidance on below question? I had a talk with a firm and they said they will file my H1B visa & after I will get approval they will search for a job. Your employer will file H4 visa along with your H1B application. H1B Visa 2024 Lottery Predictions - How Many? Analysis, Results approved and already have a valid H-1B stamp, you will need to travel outside the United States, present the approval notice at a port of entry along with your valid visa stamp, and make an entry pursuant to H-1B status issued under the I-797 Approval Notice. We got new client new location so filed amendment. or is that an approval notice? Talk to your Employers attorney. Hi, My question: Is there any problem in entering to USA as I am going after one year of approval? While your H1B change of status is pending, you are free to travel outside of the United States. When I went to DMV they are saying I am still on F-1 Visa, so they insisted me to change my status to H-1B and come back. Hi, Transfer h1. 2) My H1B is filed by employer based in Seattle. I got the approval notification that my H1b application was approved last Saturday and it will affect as of Oct 1st. Thanks. Do I need to get a date from consulate to get H1B Stamping in India? I stayed in Us in L1A visa from 2009 to 2011 and returned back to India without doing L1 extension. 2. 2. Can I Travel When H1b Amendment Is Pending? Talk to an attorney https://askanattorney.happyschools.com/. 1) My doubt is if my Case gets Approved with in couple of weeks ,will my status automatically changes from H4 to H1B or I will be still on H4 status. My situations is, My husband and I are on L1 & L2 respectively and his name was picked in H1B this year so his employer is processing his visa change. Currently I am in my home country. if yes then how. You cannotify USCIS of any change of address online. 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 Can you tell me when can they apply for H4? The Department of State will not explain the reason for the delay, nor will they tell how long the delay will be. Will the company C file new H1B (on what basis) They can file new H1 B on the basis of your qualification this will be treated as a new case and you will have to go to your home country to get stamped When your legal stay/status in USA could be affected, always seek legal help. e.g. Could you tell me what happened to you case? It is therefore difficult to predict how long the wait will be for each visa issuance. my status showing as below. Would my H1B visa expire at some point if I do not adjust my status? whether can I come back to US? That will answer all your questions . How soon I can change my employer ? Due to the current COVID-19 situation and presidential executive order proclamation and also consulate closures, I could not able to go to stamping and did not enter the USA yet. You should confirm, with the U.S. Consulate, any specialized application procedures, processing time, and whether or not an appointment is required. my H1B visa is approved i received my approval note on 28th november in that they mentioned COS is denied. But I have applied from third party employer and now due to pandemic situation getting new project is difficult. currently embassy is not operation for normal window due to COVID My friends are telling like she should give some 221G atleast if she needs to hold approval. Applicants should have up-to-date resumes containing detailed information of their current and prior positions, education, publications, and other relevant experience. Im in the very same situation as you were in. The DOB is in the new I-94 which is at the bottom of the I-797 document. I have to go for stamping in Chennai. Talk to an immigration attorney with new rule about location change. In USCIS site, my case status was changed to approved on July 16, 2015. We are planning to upgrade it to PREMIUM . I havent understood if I have to complete the D160 form and pay another fee (the university already paid more than 2k USD) and schedule a meeting with an interview or if I should just go there and get my passport stamped. I need to travel to India by this month end. Did you get the answer of yr question? file MTR or appeal. H-4 dependents must have a copy of the primary H-1B visa holder's I-797 Approval Notice and application packet, and a copy of the marriage certificate (spouse) or birth certificate (child). Now can i use my b1 to go to US and stay there with the H1b Approved petition ? Travel Information for H-1B Visa Holders | ISSS H1B Approval notice sent to employer. All Rights Reserved. Approval notice for premium processing is normally sent by email to the Attorney (or the Employer) who filed the petition. 2. I applied for a new passport in the Indian embassy in the US and have reported the lost passport to the US consulate in India.
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