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No, that's not entirely true. If you were on valid H1B status before ,You can start working as soon as your H1B is applied ( irrespective of what status you are and changing to h1b) . You don't have to wait for approval notice or Oct 1st start date but have to wait till it is applied ( wait...

Yes , 6 yrs is counted against H status . Can be either H1B/H4 or both combined. So you will get only 2 yrs on you h1 when it is approved (PLUS any time you left the country for vacation ,you can add that total vacation period to be included while applying for h1 .This is added if you mention...

I think you have, 2 or 3 chances total to rescedule the dates. But yes you will have to cancel the present appointment inorder to book another date with the same pin. I'm not sure how risky it is to buy 2 pins for the same person and book 2 dates . But there is kind of a workaround with the...

You got your I-797 with "Approval Notice" !! and also attached below is the I-94!! . And your lawyer also confirmed it is valid. IT IS definitely valid for applying for visa stamping !!! I'm not sure about the "courtesy copy" validity for visa stamping but i'm definitely sure about your case...

Yes , you have the right to keep the approval notice with you .Some employers don't give it so that you don't change company . To change employer you don't need the original approval , a copy of it will do .Although for visa stamping you will need the original .There is a form called I-824 with...

I would suggest you expedite your extension process and also for you wife's extension process by paying extra , which would not put you out of status and not cause problems later .