Hi
I am currently working on Cap exempt H-1B (instructor at the college), my petition is valid thru june 2008. Visa stamp on my passport is already expired. I am in process of changing job to cap H-1B. My new employer is ready to wait till Oct 1 to start. Below are my questions.
1. I will be resigning effective August 15, 2007 (Aug 15th because the new semester starts and I can not teach part of the course). Can I legally stay in US while petition is pending/approved. Note that I will be unemployed from aug 16 thru sept 30th 2007.
2. New H1 will be filed using premium processing. In worst case if it is rejected. Is my old cap exempt H1 still valid. Also, can I find new employer and file for cap h1 (starting Oct 1 and provided quota is available) or cap exempt h1 transfer to start working from August 16th.
Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance.
I am currently working on Cap exempt H-1B (instructor at the college), my petition is valid thru june 2008. Visa stamp on my passport is already expired. I am in process of changing job to cap H-1B. My new employer is ready to wait till Oct 1 to start. Below are my questions.
1. I will be resigning effective August 15, 2007 (Aug 15th because the new semester starts and I can not teach part of the course). Can I legally stay in US while petition is pending/approved. Note that I will be unemployed from aug 16 thru sept 30th 2007.
2. New H1 will be filed using premium processing. In worst case if it is rejected. Is my old cap exempt H1 still valid. Also, can I find new employer and file for cap h1 (starting Oct 1 and provided quota is available) or cap exempt h1 transfer to start working from August 16th.
Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance.