H4 being processed - received H1B job offer - what to do?

[rajimg]

I was working on H1-B for Company A and resigned effective 2/19/2010 since I was moving to another city due to husband's job. I applied for change of status to H4- the I-539 receipt notice was issued on 2/19/2010. Now, company B wants to hire me on H1-B visa - LCA is approved. Do I have to wait to receive my H4 approval before Company B can file H1B petition? I want to start working for company B as soon as possible. Please advise the best way to handle this.

 

[ginnu]

Your H1 to H4 COS may take 2-4 months for approval and then new employer can file H4 to H1B change of status and once change of status from H4to H1 gets approved then you can work on H1 if your H1 approval notice has I-94 attached. For more info you should contact company lawyer and inform about your present situation.