H-1 Visa Revalidation Before Joining New Job

wbuddha

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Hi,

My current job, for which I have a H1 status/visa (first visa from Canada, second from Dept. of State within US), will end on June 30 and the next one will start on July 1. I will apply for transfer of H1 to the new employer in June 1st week. I plan to go for premium processing. Now my questions are:

1. Can I go to Canada to get a visa stamp for new (transferred) H1 in JUNE last week for a job that will only start on July 1, 2004? My last H1 visa for the current job was revalidated from Dept of State with the US by post. Or do I have to go to India after I start my new job, which would be expensive?

2. If I go to Canada I should I take a letter from my new employer or the current employer? Pay-stubs are of the current job is that ok?

3. If I get my H1 transferred by June last week, is it possible to revalidate it within the US from Dept of State? I have heard that they will stop revalidation after September.

Any useful information is welcome.

Thanks a lot,
WB
 
1. Yes
2. New employer letter/contract, current paystubs
3. yes you can get it done thru DOS.
 
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