h1b application

Hello Rajivji I really appreciate all the help and your expert advices on many immigration related questions /processes. Thanks a ton for doing this . I have a question/seek your expert advice for my family travel to India. Situation: I am in between jobs and my new employer have posted the...

I recently switched my employers through a consultancy for a contract to hire postion with the end-client BlueCross BlueShield as a Senior Fullstack developer. Worked for them for 2 months via contract and i was supposed to go fulltime on June. However, i received i-797B and had to go back to...

Hi, given my H1B petition is approved, I cannot join the company who applied for it. The job requires to be on site but I have moved to a different city. Will I get the 60 day grace period given I haven't started a job? I am planning to look for another company who can do the transfer. Moreover...

I currently work in the USA in my OPT. I got my H1B picked up this year and got an approval notice from USCIS with a start date of October 1, 2024. While searching for a visa stamping appointment, I found one for August 29, 2024. Due to the difficulty in securing a slot, I booked it. My question...

I have a Master's in Mechanical Engineering and have been working in semiconductor industry for 3 years now. I wanted to see if there was a possibility to change my jobs in Data analytics or Program Management. I know there is requirement to have your job relevant to your field of study, so...

I am on F1 stem-opt. My company refused to apply for my H1b at the last moment and now I am looking to switch where the company will apply for my h1b. This is my last attempt. can I extend my F1-OPT for the number of days I was outside the US? How do I verify if my consultancy is legit? I...

Hello, My STEM OPT ended on June 28, 2023. My CPT started on July 9,2023. I was not supposed to work in between and I am not aware of it. My employer back then has not mentioned anything and they ran a full payroll for June and July. My current employer filed for my COS(H1B) in Oct,2023. I...

Hello all, I was working on the H1B visa for 3 years in a city for my employer. They offered remote work and moved the company to another city last year. When they filed for my renewal this year, the LCA which they used, suggested my work location to be in the new city where the company was...

I am currently on pending F2 change of status (from O1 visa). H1B (university) can take up to 3 months to initiate filing. Interim, I received an offer as a subcontractor under professor. My friend suggested me 3 options: Option 1: get the money in an Indian account in INR. Option 2: ask the...

My bf was laid off on 10th April. The date on his termination letter was that. Ik he gets 60 days. But how long before his new employer applies for the LCA that he becomes out of status? Also, how long does it take for the H1B transfer?

I'm in F1 STEM OPT(2yr(expires in Oct)) I'm working for two Employer A (40hrs) and Employer B(30hrs), both H1B got picked(not related in any way) and both want to file. Q1. Can I file for both H1Bs? if yes I will share my I20 with both employers, do I get into trouble if Employers get to know I...

Hello Rajiv Ji, I'm in F1 STEM OPT(2yr(expires in Oct)) I'm working for two Employer A (40hrs) and Employer B(30hrs), both H1B got picked(not related in any way) and both want to file. Q1. Can I file for both H1Bs? if yes I will share my I20 with both employers, do I get into trouble if...

Hi Rajiv Sir, I am working for Employer X on L1 visa. My H1B got approved with Consular Processing from Employer Y(with 3yrs 2021-24). Can i request to transfer my H1 from Employer Y to Employer X? If yes then what are the supported documents needed from Employer Y? My Follow-up Question on...

My H1B was selected in FY2022 2nd lottery. I have questions about the start date. On Uscis website they say the start date can be oct1st or upto 6 month later from the petition receipt date. This was newly added FAQ on august 26th on their website. I am wondering if I can put a start date say...

Hi Guys, I'm from Mexico, and a US employer (large company) is offering me work under TN status. I know they are willing to move to H1B or push for GC in the future based on feedback from other employees with the company. My question is, during the negotiation period, what should I ask, and...

My company is initiating H1B process for me. Currently I am on TN1 status with family on TD. Does starting the H1B process has any effects on me and my family travelling outside of USA? My TN1/TD are valid untill 2021. Can we be denied entry while returning back to US while app is in process?

Hi, I came to US on J-1 for a semester and went back to my home country and stayed there for about 15 months. Then I came back to US on F-1 for my Masters and after finishing studies started working on OPT. I applied for waiver this year with DOS and my application is still pending as they are...

Hello, My h1b was picked in the lottery this year, However, I have now been laid off. My employer has agreed to not withdraw the petition provided I reimburse them. I have a new employer, but my h1b visa is still pending approval. Is it possible for me to initiate a transfer process once the...

So my lawyer has given me two options for the filling of H1b Status one is through Change of status and another one is Initial petition. I searched about it and found that with Initial petition I don't have any travel restrictions additionally I will be paying fewer taxes as my H1B won't be...