h1b

Hi Rajiv Sir, Actually, currently, I am working in India for USA based company which having a presence in India also, but last year I got an offer from Canada so I resigned from my current company but current company asked me to stay here and they will file h1b for me, and I stayed in the same...

Hello, I got my H1B approved by a consultancy this year and once my h1b approved, I started looking for C2C projects. My employer has not helped me to put into a job at all. I found out a new employer for myself and now they are asking for paystubs for visa transfer. I asked my employer for pay...

Dear All, I am currently hold a F1 visa and am enrolled in a PhD program, finished 2 years. I want to discontinue PhD and work on an H1B visa. I have a MS degree from a US University and had used up the OPT period in the past. My questions are as follows: --What are my options as...

Currently, I am on F1 STEM OPT (2nd year). My approved H1B petition was withdrawn on September 28, 2023, because the client for the petition had no role for me, and I have been on the bench as of October 1st. However, I have recently secured another client with the same employer. Is it possible...

I was on h1b and I lost my job in Feb so I moved to h4 in April. It was approved but I never stepped out of US so I donot have H4 stamping. I secured a new job on h1b in July and My new h1b visa has been approved till 2026, I have a question related to re-entry if I step out of USA. My passport...

Hi, Currently on H1B, and recently married to US citizen, we have sent all the documents to USCIS. From your prior experience, how long does it take to get the EAD vs. someone who is not on H1B? Thanks

Hi, I recently got picked in the H1-B lottery this year. I am looking to get my H1-B visa stamp this year and then quit my job in the US and move back to India permanently. Given that I am able to find an employer who is willing to sponsor my visa - will I still have the option to return to the...

Hi Everyone, I recently had my H1B visa approved through the 2023 lottery. However, with recent layoffs in my company, I am concerned about my job stability. Can I transfer my H1B visa to another employer before the start date of October 1st? I read somewhere that the new employer could file...

Hello All, I have recently I have started working with new consulting group as contractor, and they have initiated my H1b transfer in normal processing with all dependents and it's still pending USCIS. The same time I have had one full time opportunities will be joining shortly in May, The H1b...

Dear All, My Petition send back to USCIS for further verification after Consular Mumbai interview. Myself & Petitioner both waiting any email or connect from USCIS last 4 months. I have emailed last week to Mumbai consulate & Visa Travel doc for any update. Also it is 180 days over after RFQ doc...

Hi, I am currently on TN visa and have a H1B petition which was approved in Oct 2021 (I didn't change status to H1B). I have been working on TN visa ever since. Now I want to change to H1B to file a green card application. Do you see any issues for me at the border? Can the agents ask me why I...

Dear All, Need your suggestion regarding H1B. I was selected last year H1B Lottery through one of the consulting company and got i am done Consulate interview last year October 7th and given RFQ submission for additional documents which submitted October 20th. After two months received a letter...

I had the following queries related to immigration if you don't mind me asking: 1. If I get an H1B cap-exempt visa from a non-profit organization or academic institute and I want to work for a US-based industry, do I have to go through the lottery system to get the new H1B visa? And what is the...

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, I'm already in the US on an H-1B cap-exempt visa. Let's say my H-1B cap-subject (non-exempt) visa is approved, can I start working for my new employer as soon as my H-1B non-exempt visa is approved, without waiting until October 1st?

Hi Rajiv Sir, My visa max out date is Feb-18/2022. My org has filed perm in April 2022 and still waiting for perm certification to come. I am in a situation where my wife is expecting and her due date is between Feb-26 to March-5. Doctor has strictly recommended not to travel due to some health...

Hello, I wanted to let people know about my situation before getting some help on how I can go about this. I was in the US on a work visa (H-1B) till Oct 2022. This was the completion of my 6 years on H-1B and my company couldn't file for my I-140 to put me in the queue for the green card. And...

Hello all, I wanted to hear 1st hand experience from folks who have started to use their pending I-485 EAD/AP to change jobs. I have a job offer but they do not sponsor any visas or GCs. They probably won't be able to sign Form I-485J either. My priority date is Aug 2014, and I am debating if...

Background: I did my masters from Northwestern Polytechnic University and graduated in Dec 2016, in 2019 I received my H1-B. I was recently offered a full time position, and they started a H1-B transfer petition, where I got Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). Now the firm is planning to...

Hi Group Members, My spouse had H1B 3.5+ years ago. His company is processing GC for him but it takes too long. Currently, the company still has NOT submitted PERM to DOL yet (prevailing wage is still processing by DOL). Just scared in WORST CASE that the company may be STOP the hold process...