How soon can I start working again?

kokil

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My Cronology of Events are as follows:
1) Got Laid off in January 27, 2002 while in H1B status
2) Filed for spouse\'s Change of Status from H4 to F1 and mine from H1B to F2 before being laid off
3) INS Change of status Application receipt date- January 22, 2002
4) New Company filed for new H1B in May 7, 2002 in California Service Center
5) Approval of my change of status to F2 and spouse\'s status to F1 on May 8, 2002
6) Receipt Notice for new H1B filing expected to come some time in June.

So how soon can I work now? Is the Notice of Action receipt enough for me to start my new job (under H1B portability rule) or do I need the approval notice before I start my work? Please advise. Thanks.

Regards,
Kokil
 
If your new H1 approval comes with an I-94 then you are ok.

otherwise if the INS does not approve the H1 -H1 EOS then you are not.

conservatively you were on H1-then in process of changing to F2 the nlost H1 since you got laid off and then re-applied for h1 status.

I think you cannot work unless you go out get a new stamp and re-enter on H1 status.
 
Jaxen or Jim please advise

I am expecting an answer to my posting from an expert. Jaxen or Jim or others please respond. Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Kokil
 
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