H1 -H4 (Please help)

[Akash169]

Hello,

Thank you in advance for answering my questions. I have some questions that are bothering me for some time.

1) I am on H1B and just lost my job yesterday(12/10/2009). My Wife is on H1B too and is working for a genuine firm. Could you please let me know as to how long it would take to process my H1-H4 transfer if i apply now.

2)Also, while on H4 if i wanted to switch back to H1 after finding a sponsor, do i have to go through the lottery system again, or can i get back into my previous h1(i have only used 2 months out of the 6 year visa).

3) If possible could you also let me as to what the cost will be for the h1-h4 transfer.

 

[ginnu]

Hello,

Thank you in advance for answering my questions. I have some questions that are bothering me for some time.

1) I am on H1B and just lost my job yesterday(12/10/2009).
My Wife is on H1B too and is working for a genuine firm.
Could you please let me know as to how long it would take to process my H1-H4 transfer if i apply now.
----------------------if you have Valid I-94 and Employer has not revoked your H1 by writing to USCIS then file H1 to H4 COS with form I-539 ASAP. OR go out of US get H4 visa stamp and enter on H4.

2)Also, while on H4 if i wanted to switch back to H1 after finding a sponsor, do i have to go through the lottery system again, or can i get back into my previous h1(i have only used 2 months out of the 6 year visa).

--------------You dont have to go through lottery system. US employer should file H4 to H1 COS with USCIS and can work when H1 gets approved.better not to file H1 through Consulting company who kept other H1 holders on Bench or have violated H1 rule in past or may have been investigated by DOL/USCIS.

3) If possible could you also let me as to what the cost will be for the h1-h4 transfer.
----------------Check the Fee on USCIS site for form I-539+ lawyer fee(it depends on lawyer)

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