H1B transfer

sanindia

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I am posting this on behalf of a friend

My friend has been working for company A for the last 2 years on H1B. Now he has to find a job in a different company in August since company A is closing the department in which my friend works. My question is, is my friend eligible for H1B transfer? I dont think company A is exempted and his new company will probably not be exempted either. Since the H1B visa cap will probably be filled by August, does he need to change companies soon whenever the H1B visas are available for 2007? My friend prefers to change jobs only in August since he wants to take advantage of the severance package from company A.

1. Since my friend already has an approved H1B, does he need to apply for a fresh H1B when he joins a new company? Is he eligible for visa transfer?
2. Will be be in trouble if he changes jobs in August if the visas are filled in case he is not eligible for transfer?
3. Can you please give some information on exempt and non-exempt companies for visa transfer?

Please advice
Sanindia
 
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