Hi,
I am currently employed at an educational institution (cap-exempt) under H-1B. I started my work here in May 2008 on OPT and my H-1 B became active on October 1, 2008. My current employer will be sponsoring my extension for another 3 years later this year.
Prior to joining my current employer, I was also approved to work for a consulting company which counted against the cap. The start date on that petition was October 1, 2008, but I never joined the company, and that employer had later withdrawn the petition.
I was recently offered a consulting position with a for-profit organization. They are planning to file a concurrent H-1B next month.
Below are some of my questions. For the sake of clarity, my current employer is Employer A, the for-profit consulting company that filed my petition in 2008 as Employer B, and the consulting company that is planning to file my concurrent H-1B petition next month is Employer C.
1. Will I be subjected again to the cap since my earlier cap-subject petition with Employer B had been withdrawn.
2. Am I eligible to work for Employer C in a part-time position as soon as my H-1B petition is filed? Or do I have to wait until it gets approved.
3. How is concurrent H-1B going to affect my GC processing, which is going to start sometime in June 2011 through Employer A.
4. Are there any chances of Employer A knowing about my part-time position with Employer C in the future. I would preferably not like to disclose it.
Your answers/suggestions are highly appreciated. Thank you for your time.
I am currently employed at an educational institution (cap-exempt) under H-1B. I started my work here in May 2008 on OPT and my H-1 B became active on October 1, 2008. My current employer will be sponsoring my extension for another 3 years later this year.
Prior to joining my current employer, I was also approved to work for a consulting company which counted against the cap. The start date on that petition was October 1, 2008, but I never joined the company, and that employer had later withdrawn the petition.
I was recently offered a consulting position with a for-profit organization. They are planning to file a concurrent H-1B next month.
Below are some of my questions. For the sake of clarity, my current employer is Employer A, the for-profit consulting company that filed my petition in 2008 as Employer B, and the consulting company that is planning to file my concurrent H-1B petition next month is Employer C.
1. Will I be subjected again to the cap since my earlier cap-subject petition with Employer B had been withdrawn.
2. Am I eligible to work for Employer C in a part-time position as soon as my H-1B petition is filed? Or do I have to wait until it gets approved.
3. How is concurrent H-1B going to affect my GC processing, which is going to start sometime in June 2011 through Employer A.
4. Are there any chances of Employer A knowing about my part-time position with Employer C in the future. I would preferably not like to disclose it.
Your answers/suggestions are highly appreciated. Thank you for your time.