Can I go on B2 to USA while my H1B is in process

DilNa

DilNa

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Hi,

I need one advice.

I have a sponsor (consultancy company) who insists that after applying h1B visa (in April 2016) and once my petition is approved (i.e. selected in lottery) I should visit USA on my B2 visa (which is valid till May 2017) and try to get clients/job there. Once I get a job there, he then wants to file to "make amendments to change my B2 to H1B".

Q1) I am a little scared. Is this illegal?
Q2) If I do as he says, and go to USA on B2 once my H1b petition is approved, then wont the immigration officer come to know about this and question me?

I dont want to spoil my chances of visiting USA even as a visitor because my entire family is there.

Please if someone is aware about this process, do let know its pros & cons.

Thanks.
 
Yes, it is illegal. What the sponsor is suggesting, to travel on a B2 with the preconceived intent to change status is wrong, plain and simple.
Beware of shady consultancies. What country is this, India?
 
If I want to work in the USA on H1B visa, from where can I get a trustworthy consultant source? I am in India.
 
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