H1B Transfer Approved

[ramachan]

Hello H1B folks,

I just wanted to share my experience with some of you folks who are facing problems with visa transfers.

Brief outline:
Laid off from Company A Sep. 26 2003
Applied for a transfer to Company B at NSC Nov. 18 2003
RFE issued. Jan. 15 2004
Replied to RFE Apr. 04 2004
INS NSC DENIED transfer of visa May. 25 2004
Applied for a transfer to Company C at TSC Jun. 29 2004 (premium)
Visa transfer approved with I-94 Jul. 02 2004

After I got the denial letter on May 25th, I contacted 5 different lawyers and 4 of them turned me down stating that it would be best for me to leave the country and apply for a new visa. But this one particular lawyer told me that we could apply for a transfer. This lawyer was refered to me by a friend of mine and so I had enough confidence to give it another try. Now, I can't be anymore happier. I'm really glad I reapplied for a transfer. Thank GOD.

For folks who are facing similar situations, DON'T EVER GIVE UP.
Good Luck.
Sri.

 

[sp1976]

congrats 2 u

Can u share the name or firm name of the lawyer...

help many other ppl like u r's..

if u cant put here email me:

sapnj2003@yahoo.com

thanks

 

[ramachan]

Thanks, I will send the lawyers info by email.

 

[ttusond]

Could you please share what was reason for denial.

Thanks

 

[avithani]

Ramchan,
Although it is good that your 2nd transfer was approved, to the best of my knowledge, technically you were out of status for those in between periods and this issue could create a problem in the future for you.

AV.