B1 to H1

baldeagle

New Member
A company in US wants me to come there on B1 & then apply for change of status to H1. I am forced to do this because, I am outside the US for over a year even though I have a valid H1 & I am not on the payroll of the company which sponsored my current H1 for over a year. Is there any problem in changing over from B1 to H1 ? Will it take long time ? Can I apply for a B1 when I have a valid H1 ?
 
B1 is for a business exploration

If the supporting documents are filed properly a H1 can get a B1. And u can transfer from a B1 to h1. Takes about 3-6 months depending on the service center. But if you file before B1 expiry you are fine. Employer is not legally bound to pay you while you are on B1, so the consulate might ask for proof of source of money etc.
 
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