H1B Transfer While Near End of H1 Third Year (Need Extension Soon!)

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ultrasound

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Currenlty, June 2008, I am on 3rd year of H1B (expires December 2008). I was told by my current employer that soon we need to file for extension since it takes 4+ months for the extension to be approved.

Here is the problem. I am looking for jobs with other companies at the moment and have some very good options for hiring. My worry is that I don't won't to jeoperdize my status. I am aware that once my current employer files for an extension I cannot transfer my H1B to a new company.

So my questions are:

  • If I get a new job offer from another company, can this new company transfer + extend my H1B visa? How is this exactly done?
  • Will the new hiring company be reluctant to hire me because they have to do both tranfer + extension or is this pretty common?
  • Would it be safer for me to first extend my H1 with the current employer and than look for a new company?

Please any feedback would really help
 
You needn't worry, the new empolyer can extend your H-1 visa. Transfer or Extension, all new applications are treated new.
 
manwithnoname said:
You needn't worry, the new empolyer can extend your H-1 visa. Transfer or Extension, all new applications are treated new.
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manwithnoname, I was reading somewhere online that if I tranfer the H1 to company B from A, it will be valid until (in my case) December 2008 (which is when my current three-year expires). Then will the new employer need to file for an extension? How exactly is this done, first transfer and then extension? Any details would be appreciated!
 
ultrasound said:
manwithnoname, I was reading somewhere online that if I tranfer the H1 to company B from A, it will be valid until (in my case) December 2008 (which is when my current three-year expires). Then will the new employer need to file for an extension? How exactly is this done, first transfer and then extension? Any details would be appreciated!
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Your new company can ask for extension at the time of applying for your H1 "transfer".
 
Thanks for your answers so far.

I am still a bit confused about this so any additional answers, perhaphs more detailed and clear, are welcome!
 
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