Please answer this!

[starfish]

I got my H1-B approved and stamped somewhere in April. Company "A" had sponcered my H1-B Visa. However I am still in India (havent yet entered US on this H1-B Visa).

Now,If i opt to switch to company "B" which is in the US and is ready to
sponcer my H1-B visa, what would be the procedure for getting my new
H1-B visa ?

- Can I enter US on my current H1-B visa (with employer "A", although I would not be working for employer "A" at that point), & then apply for a tranfer after coming to US and then start working with employer "B" after the transfer is approved? OR

- Do I have to go back to the consulate for a new H1-B visa stamp (with employer "B") before entering the US ? And if I have to go back to the consulate, is this a bad scenario where in my new Visa can get rejected?
Basically in my current situation, what would the best way to apply for a job in the US and work there on a new H1-B visa, if i intend to stop working for employer "A" for whom I already have my H1-B stamped on my passport?

Please answer this for me! It is lkind of time critical! Thanks!!

 

[grunggy]

H-1b

Get the new employer to file your H-1B.

You must have the new company's H1B petition approved through the INS since each H1B Petition is employer specific. This applies to any company for which you might work, whether or not you have H1B status already.
from Murthy.com

 

[ginnu]

Get the new employer to file your H-1B.

You must have the new company's H1B petition approved through the INS since each H1B Petition is employer specific. This applies to any company for which you might work, whether or not you have H1B status already.
from Murthy.com

-----------and consulate officer may also need more proof from you this time that you have job waiting for you becase you got H1 from A and they will think that A did not have job for you, be ready to provide the reason why you did not go for employer A ( good argument can be that you had good job in India if you can provide the evidence)