H4 to H1 to H4, now want to go back to H1

[bacc3211]

All:

I entered the USA on a H4 several years ago, then changed to H1 and worked for about an year. Then I lost the job and went back to H4.

Now I am on the verge of getting another job, and want to go back on H1. Is it possible? I think that since I went thru the yearly quota the first time I was on H1, this time I do not need to go through that, is that correct? In other words, I think that I simply need to apply for change of status (form H4 to H1), without waiting for October 1st for the quota to open up. Is that correct?

Also, is it necessary to wait until the H1 approval arrives before I can work, or can I start working once I apply for the change of status?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ginnu]

All:

I entered the USA on a H4 several years ago, then changed to H1 and worked for about an year. Then I lost the job and went back to H4.

Now I am on the verge of getting another job, and want to go back on H1. Is it possible?
---US employer can file H4 to H1 COS.FYI at this time USCIS is after consulting companies and make sure the employer has job and will pay you once COS gets approved.I
think that since I went thru the yearly quota the first time I was on H1, this time I do not need to go through that, is that correct? In other words, I think that I simply need to apply for change of status (form H4 to H1), without waiting for October 1st for the quota to open up. Is that correct?

Also, is it necessary to wait until the H1 approval arrives before I can work,
-----YES. wait for H1 approval notce and I-94 attached to Approval.
or can I start working once I apply for the change of status?
--No
Thanks in advance.

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