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[nagiamar]

iam Currently on OPT status(which will end on feb 2007),and i applied for H1 and my receipt date is 21 june 2006 (from vermont center) i am still waiting for my h1 approval. now my question is that recently i got a full time oppurtunity with IBM, is it possible to transfer my h1(by using LIN number,and also i am having the paystubs).
what is the best suitable solution for my problem.
Does any one who perviously faced the similar problem, if so let me know
my email id is nagiamar@gmail.com
please help me guys.
Thanks in advance.

 

[braniand]

You need to have the H1B approval in order to transfer it. In order to speed up the desicion, if you cannot wait, then you can file Premium Processing for your H1B petition that is already pending, and you will have the decision within 15 calendar days. After that you can file new H1b with new employer, and the date you file, you can start work with new employer.

Steps you can take:
1. Upgrade current H1b application to Premimum Processing
2. Meanwhile have new employer prepare H1B application for filing
3. When pending H1B hopefully approved in 15 days, new employer files new H1B petition regular application, no need for Premium Processing, and then
4. You can start work for new employer.

However, there is I believe something in regards to that you have to actually work for your current employer for some time in order to transfer. Please check this out with attorney. Also, what is your current status?