I currently have a valid OPT which will expire on December 12th, 2004. Company A has applied for my H-1B through regular processing (to Texas Service Center) and I have the receipt which is dated August 6th. Considering the average processing times (3 months for Texas), I would be expecting to receive my H-1B approval in the beginning of November.
Now, Company B wants to hire me and I have limited time to decide on accepting the offer. They agreed to file an H-1B transfer. My questions are:
1) Can Company B file for an H-1B transfer before I get the initial H-1B approval (filed by Company A)?
2) Can I start working for Company B before they would apply for an H-1B transfer since I am legally authorized to work for any employer under my OPT (still valid thru Dec)
3) Can Company B to file a new H1 application?
Thanks for your responses.
Now, Company B wants to hire me and I have limited time to decide on accepting the offer. They agreed to file an H-1B transfer. My questions are:
1) Can Company B file for an H-1B transfer before I get the initial H-1B approval (filed by Company A)?
2) Can I start working for Company B before they would apply for an H-1B transfer since I am legally authorized to work for any employer under my OPT (still valid thru Dec)
3) Can Company B to file a new H1 application?
Thanks for your responses.