rajprasad2000
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My current H1-B expired in early May 09 and a extension for 3yrs was filed by my employer in early April 09 (got receipt waiting for approval notice) . My 6yrs on H1-B visa technically ends on Jan 2010 but as I have a labor and I-140 approved I was able to file for a 3 yr extension. Now I have been told that my position will be eliminated at the end of this year and I need help with the following questions:
1) Am I allowed to transfer the H1-B (after being on 6 the years on current H1-B) to another employer?
2) Does the new company have to file for a LC for me before they can apply for H1-B transfer or can this done at later time?
3) Can I move to another employer and transfer my H1-B based on the current application receipt or is the approval a pre-requisite?
4) How long does my current employer have to keep LC, I-140 and H1-B valid to allow my H1-B transfer to go through without any issues?
Any help is highly appreciated.
Thanks
1) Am I allowed to transfer the H1-B (after being on 6 the years on current H1-B) to another employer?
2) Does the new company have to file for a LC for me before they can apply for H1-B transfer or can this done at later time?
3) Can I move to another employer and transfer my H1-B based on the current application receipt or is the approval a pre-requisite?
4) How long does my current employer have to keep LC, I-140 and H1-B valid to allow my H1-B transfer to go through without any issues?
Any help is highly appreciated.
Thanks