Dear Mr. Khanna:
My OPT is expired and have applied for B1/B2 visa so that I can apply for H1-B starting this April, 2004. There are two types of companies, who might be interested in me. Company X, which is a non-profit environmental organization and Company Y, which is regular profit-making consulting firm.
1) Once I apply for my H1-B through company X, do I have to wait till October 1, 2004 to start my employment?
2) Can I work without getting paid till October 1, 2004,
a) While I am still waiting for decision on B1/B2?
b) Once I apply for my H1-B through company Y, while I am still
waiting for my decision on B1/B2?
c) Once I receive my H1-B either through company X or Y?
3) If answer to question 2 is yes then is there any documentation from INS that I can show to my employer and convince him that volunteer work is legally OK?
My OPT is expired and have applied for B1/B2 visa so that I can apply for H1-B starting this April, 2004. There are two types of companies, who might be interested in me. Company X, which is a non-profit environmental organization and Company Y, which is regular profit-making consulting firm.
1) Once I apply for my H1-B through company X, do I have to wait till October 1, 2004 to start my employment?
2) Can I work without getting paid till October 1, 2004,
a) While I am still waiting for decision on B1/B2?
b) Once I apply for my H1-B through company Y, while I am still
waiting for my decision on B1/B2?
c) Once I receive my H1-B either through company X or Y?
3) If answer to question 2 is yes then is there any documentation from INS that I can show to my employer and convince him that volunteer work is legally OK?
