I need to join July 1 when I finish my 6 years on H1B as well. I do have an approved EB2 I-140 based on which I expect to be granted an extension beyond 6th year.
My current employer is non-profit hospital. Prospective employer is a for-profit captive PC of the same hospital. I understand my new H1B will be subject to the cap. My lawyer advises against filing for start date July, 1, but instead, file for subject to cap quota for start date Oct 1.
Qs
1) Can I file for July 1? I read on this forum that applications have been approved in the past. Can I start working until I hear about a decision?
2) If it's denied, will my stay in the country until Oct 1 be illegal?
3) Do I need a separate cap-subject application for Oct 1?
4) I have EAD through spouses pending I485. Can I use that until Oct 1?
Your answers and help in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
My current employer is non-profit hospital. Prospective employer is a for-profit captive PC of the same hospital. I understand my new H1B will be subject to the cap. My lawyer advises against filing for start date July, 1, but instead, file for subject to cap quota for start date Oct 1.
Qs
1) Can I file for July 1? I read on this forum that applications have been approved in the past. Can I start working until I hear about a decision?
2) If it's denied, will my stay in the country until Oct 1 be illegal?
3) Do I need a separate cap-subject application for Oct 1?
4) I have EAD through spouses pending I485. Can I use that until Oct 1?
Your answers and help in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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