H4 to H1 conversion...plz help

kriativp

New Member
Hi,
I was on H1b till July 2009 but was job less for 1yr (from july 2008 to july 2009). so i had to go back and got H4 stamped. Am now in US with H4 status. I want to go for a conversion from H4 to H1b. Is it possible to do now? When i asked my previous employer, he said i need a employee letter for the conversion.

I do no understand, unless i do a job i will not get a employee letter... then how can i apply for conversion?
Should i have to apply for a fress h1 quota?

Kindly suggest.

Regards
KP
 
You cannot convert to H1B unless and until you have a real, paying job with a legitimate employer. Your sponsoring employer - either old or new - would have to supply you with documents. If your old employer has not withdrawn/revoked/canceled your petition, you would still need documentation for your position. A new employer would have to supply a new approval notice.

Your out of stauts period may become an issue in future immigration processing.
 
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