I was working on a H1 ( non profit) visa with organization A, with the validity of the H1 between Mar 2007 through Mar 2010. I was able to get my visa stamped when I visited India in Jan 2008. I resigned the position in Sept. 2008 to complete some course requirements at my graduate school, thereby reverting back to a F-1 visa which was approved in December 2008. Upon completion, I took up a position in organization B, which sponsored my H-1. However, I was allowed to work immediately upon the filing of the papers, as I was told that since my previous H1 expires only in April 2010, I fit under the category of portability, and I would be able to work immediately following the filing of the H1 visa. I received my new I-797 and LCA in July.
1) If I were to travel back to India, Would I need to appear for a visa stamping once again? The reason I am asking this is because the immigration lawyers at Organization B told me that I would not need to since I fall within the "portability" clause and that my I-797, letters of employment and pay stubs from my current workplace would suffice. However, I moved to a F-1 inbetween and then reverted back to a H-1. Will this affect the portability?
Thank you for answering my question in this regard.
1) If I were to travel back to India, Would I need to appear for a visa stamping once again? The reason I am asking this is because the immigration lawyers at Organization B told me that I would not need to since I fall within the "portability" clause and that my I-797, letters of employment and pay stubs from my current workplace would suffice. However, I moved to a F-1 inbetween and then reverted back to a H-1. Will this affect the portability?
Thank you for answering my question in this regard.