Forum: California Service Center - H-Visa Issues

Hi All, Here is my scenario: Currently I am US on H1 approval but not VISA stamped. * I applied for H1 in 2008 when I was in India thru Comp A - I attended VISA interview and was issued 221(g) asking for additional docs from the company- Comp A did not respond to it. * My husband was...

Dear All, Please help me. I am very confused. My wife was on H1 for last 2-3 years, but never worked on H1, and so does not have any pay stubs or W2s. Her H1 expired on Dec. 31, 06, and we applied for change of status from H1 to H4 during first week of Jan. 07. USCIS send RFE as following from...

Hi, I did H1B Transfer from Company A to Company B on 12/07/09. But after 2 RFEs, my H1B got denied with Company B (for employer-employee relationship issue even though my company B is direct Vendor with current Client) on 04/22/10. I'll reapply appreciate if you can help me with following...

Hello: I work in California and am on my 3rd year of H1. i plan to attend graduate school part time while I keep my current job. Now the questions I have are: 1) Can i attend school part-time while on H1B visa staus? 2) Would I have to forego my H1B and take up an F1 status to attend...

Hey all, I am in a different situation. I am on part-time H1. My company shut down ( or told me not to come to office) during march 2010. In all I worked only 20hrs during March. My company is not sure of providing me 20hr work per week and that I will have to take leave on and off even during...

Hi, I just realized that my H1 transfer is denied to the new employer. I recently moved from X company to Y company in US and Y company is in subcontract to Z Company. So i am working now as a subcontractor at client location and the hierarchy is like this Client ->...

Hi everyone,I would like to ask a question on H1B I was USC's EE MASTER, graduated last year In December I applied for H1B. Because the company is relatively small, after the review of material USCIS send a REQUEST FURTHER EVIDENCE to me. One of the evidence requested is: Provide evidence that...

Hello, I'm in a very difficult situation and I need suggestions. I got my H1B approved in October 2007 for employer A. I applied for transfer form Employer A to Employer B. My request for transfer was filed on 22nd February 2008 and I started working with company B from 25th February 2008 for...

Hi I received my I 797B form last year and took Visa interview in Chennai consulate. My visa was suspended under section 221(g) and I was asked to provide additional documents on the project I will be working in. I resubmitted all the forms as requested by consulate office. Now again on July...

Dear Sir I applied for H1 transfer from Company A to Compnay B. I got RFE today. USCIS asking for W2 of 2008. I joined Comp A from Oct 2008 but got project on Dec 1 , 2008. and hence he generated my 1st paystub on Dec 31, 2008. So the wages reflected in my W2 is only for 1 month although I...

I got my visa H1B from employer X in the year 2003 and travelled to US in jan 2004 immigration officials denied my port of entry saying employer X is non-existent and cancelled my visa and told to with draw my application and they have written 212(a)(c)(i)(i) on my passport.I went back to my home...

Hi, As per USCIS website, the processing time at California SC for H1 Extension is 2 months, can people who have applied for the same in 2009 please share their experience... Appreciate your sharing. Thanks, H1B Visa Holder

Dear Experts, Very Urgent help needed My H1-B got denial last week and my I-94 is expiring on 30th of this month. And i filed my h1 transfer (premium) with another company and also slow processing with my employer and they are in the process now. Also I got I20 from college for spring...

Hi, My company has files for a h1b extension and an rfe was sent for which we replied. Now the case is denied and my I94 also expired long time back while the case is pending. what are my options now. Can i start working if we open an MTR and file a new H1B with a new company and get the...

I came to USA on May 2007, and my employer placed me at xxx client, till date I am working for the same client, there are no gaps. I am getting paid from day one on words. My company has applied for H1B extension on July-19-2009 and got REF on Oct-07-2009, we are going to respond the REF. My Visa...

I have applied for an H1 Transfer and received an RFE. I have already started working for this company and is crucial for me to get this issue resolved. Here is my brief history: 1. Came to US on Company A in September 2004 2. Moved to Company B in February 2005 3. Moved to Company C in...

Here is my case status: H4 to H1 filled: 14th Oct 2009 RFE issued: 27th October 2009 RFE request : Paystube after June 2009 till date My background is, I was on H1b and working with company A but as my project ended, and I was on bench for sometime., I filled for my h4 status in July and...

My H1 was issued Sept 08. Came to US in Oct 08 and working with employer since then. April 09: got a intent to revoke stating uscis made error before as job title doesn't qualify for h1 anymore and need more evidence about the job requirements to prove complexcity of job. employer replied with all...

Hi, Just wondering if others have had delays with H1 transfer (within the US) filing from one company to another?? My transfer I-129 petition was filed on 4/27/09 with a USCIS receipt date of 5/6/2009 (regular filing, not expedited!!) and still no updates, responses nor queries. This is with...

Hi Friends, Here is a Story: 1) My First H1 and (My wife H4) the I94's Expired on 30-Sep-08 2) Same Employer Applied for H1 Extension on Notice Date: June 17th 2008 3) RFE received on 10/05 with Employer and My Information (List of all the H1's with Receipts Numbers and W2's, Key Persons in...

Is there anyone whose H1 transfer was submitted in Oc or Nov 2008, when did you get the approval? Did you receive approval for your case before March 2009?

help!! it's urgent... im on h4 visa and im turning 21 on sept 22 this year... expiration of visa: october 20, 2011 the date of validity of my stay here in the US..which was written on my passport is October 27, 2011.... is it possible that the homeland security made an error with the i94???? or...

Can anyone please let me know that i have valid US H1B visa and my passport got damaged and i have applied for new passport. Now, My question is if my OLD passport got damaged then is my US H1B is valid and can i travel on the same VISA? What should i do?

Can anyone please let me know that i have valid US H1B visa and my passport got damaged and i have applied for new passport. Now, My question is if my OLD passport got damaged then is my US H1B is valid and can i travel on the same VISA? What should i do?

Hi, My H1 transfer petition to a new company was issued an RFE. After submitting evidance for the RFE, the RFE also was denied. I have applied for a Motion To Reopen. Regading this, I had couple of questions: 1. In the above scenario I want to switch to H4 (while the MTR is in progress) and then...