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    Lost job on H1B. Shifting to H4 or B1 better?

    I am on H1B and I lost my job. My 60 days grace period ends on 23rd March. My husband is on H1B (doesn't have i140 approved yet). To have a longer time to find a job I want to change my status to either H4 or B1. Wanted to know which option is better and how much time change of status would take...
  2. R

    H-1B visa put under administrative proccessing in india

    Hi all, I had Dropbox in Nov 2024 and submitted passport. I got passport without visa stamping with 221(g). 221(g) requested to attend in-person interview and request W2, LCA, pay stubs, I-797. I wanted to provide you with an update regarding my visa interview with USCIS on Dec 23 2024. I went...
  3. S

    H1B exempt vs H1B non-exempt; Pros & Cons; Won't be in F1 status once shifted to H1B exempt; Can't switch to for-profit org & attempt H1B non-exempt

    Hello, I am currently on F1 OPT and will soon be applying for STEM OPT. My OPT started on 19th Feb 2024. I work for a research organization and they would be able to apply for my H1B exempt once I am done with my application for STEM OPT. I graduated in December 2023 and already lost one...
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    H1B stamping: DS-160 questions on lost passport

    I am planning to visit my home country (India) for first-time H1B visa stamping. While filling out the DS-160 form and Visa portal questions, I was confused about a few questions on previous passport and visa: “Has your visa ever been stolen?” “Has your visa ever been cancelled or revoked?”...
  5. K

    Applying for h4 while h1 is in 221g

    FAQs #Faq #sos Hi Rajiv Sir, In our earlier conversation from community conference you had mentioned that while I wait on my h1 221 g to be cleared (which I got for client letter) I can apply for h4 on my spouses h1 as a dependent. So I went ahead and filled out the ds 160 form for h4, but...
  6. qwerty1812

    H1B transfer check the validity and process is compliant with given scenario. Thanks

    Hi Team/Rajiv, first time in this situation: Travel Dates to India: Departure: 23rd December 2024 Return: 7th January 2025 Here's what we have planned: New Employer will initiate my H1B transfer, with the hope that the transfer will be completed before my departure date to India on 23rd...
  7. R

    Typo in Petitioner's Name

    Greetings! I am eligible for drop box appointment for my H1B stamping. There is a typo in the petitioners name in all the documents like LCA, the i797 letter etc. I only noticed it after I got the approval notice. Its pretty minor (there's an extra "s" after one word). Will this cause...
  8. A

    Applying for B2 visa whilst having a valid H1B and i-140- currently employed in Canada

    Hello Sir, I am an Firmware employee in Canada (on a Work permit) holding a valid H1-B visa and approved i-140. I was holding off on applying the B2 visa as I was expecting my H-1B visa transfer to happen by this quarter. Due to the current circumstances at my company, the transfer seems to be...
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    2nd H1B stamping renewal question

    I will be renewing my H1B. My I797A is valid until September 12, 2027, and my passport is expiring on March 29, 2027. Will I get the stamp on my passport until March 29, 2027, or until September 12, 2027? Will I face any issues during my interview if my I797A is valid longer than my passport?
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    Pausing H1B to do full time MBA?

    Hi! My partner finished her Bachelors in the US and is currently on an H1B visa. She plans to do an MBA. If she pursues to do full time MBA, can she pause her h1b and pick it up after graduation with another employer? Is that a possibility? Does she have to convert back to F1 visa? Would she...
  11. noobh1b

    H1B Withdrawal

    Hi All, I am working in *CS. I got selected for H1B for a client and that project is having a ramp down. Now *CS is saying they will be withdrawing my petition if the requirement for which the customer is posted. Currently the application is pending at I-129. Any idea on how to take this?
  12. tomorrowland

    H1B Petition approved but unable to join

    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...
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    H1B, i140 approved in 2022. Transfer to H4?

    Dear Mr. Khanna, I just got laid off yesterday July 30th 2024. I have an H1B and my I-140 was approved back in 2022. I am in the process of applying for new jobs, and my 60 day grace period ends on September 28th 2024. My current H1B is valid till November 19th 2025. My husband has his H1B. If...
  14. R

    H1b visa stamping in another country for 7th year H1b extension

    Hi, My H1B status reached the 6-year limit in March 2024. I returned to my home country, India, a month in February 2024, and as of today it has been 365 days since my Perm approval process began. I intend to apply for a 7th-year extension via premium processing this week. I also plan to travel...
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    F1 to H1B then to B2 and back to F1-CPT

    Hi, Greetings. I came to the USA in Aug 2019 on an F1 visa. I completed my MS and got placed through a contractor. In 2023, the contractor applied for my H1-B visa, which was approved in December 2023. However, in January 2024, I lost my job. As I couldn't find another job within the grace...
  16. Saiprasad.k

    As a H1B worker, can I work for a end client company owned by my spouse (H4 EAD)?

    I am a software developer and consultant on an H1B visa, employed by ABC, an IT consulting firm with annual revenue of 20 million dollars. My spouse, who is on an H4 EAD, owns 99% stock in thriving IT consulting company, PQR, with annual revenue of 3-4 million dollars. PQR is a Delaware LLC. I...
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    PERM Refile Concerns After Office Closure: Seeking Advice on Timeline and Process

    My PERM was filed in May 2023, but my employer recently closed the local office where I was based. Fortunately, my team and I have received an exception to work remotely. However, my company's immigration department says they will need to refile the PERM due to this change. My questions are...
  18. S

    Moving to India after approved I-140

    I need to relocate to India for family reasons. My I-140 has been approved, and my initial H1B visa is valid until August 2025. I would like to understand if there is any difference in moving to India before or after filing for my H1B extension? Additionally, is there a time limit within which I...
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    H1B Approved, starts Oct 1 2024. Currently on STEM Ext. expiring June 2025. Will I be able to travel internationally?

    I got approved for H1B this year. It starts Oct 1 2024. I am currently on Stem Ext OPT valid till June 2025. Is it possible to travel internationally between now and Dec 2024? I plan to get the H1B stamp in December 2024.
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    H4 EAD formed LLC, Concurrent H1B filling to Spouse, Spouse lays off from primary job

    If H4 with EAD has formed Corporation and LLC and is working for the company (drawing salary). Corporation has filed concurrent H1B for spouse and if Spouse loses primary first H1B job, what happens with H4 EAD owned companies? Can spouse still continue to work on concurrent H1B for LLC while...
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