mysticblue
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I am working with Company A, on an H1B expiring August 2011, with my 6 years maxing out in Jan 2012. I am looking to move on to Company B. I initiated H1B/H4 transfer to them with premium processing which got approved about a month ago.
I am going to join Company B in a week's time. However i found that the new approval notice for Company B has a validity date until July 2013, though i'm maxing out in Jan 2012. When enquired with Company B, they are suggesting to get the H1B amended with premium processing. I have the following queries:
1. Firstly, should i really be looking for amendment in my case, since i got a visa longer than i'm supposed to. I am planning to go to India in about 4-5 weeks for visa stamping. I'm concerned that the consulate may question me if they find out that visa should only be valid until Jan 2012.
2. Does USCIS treat H1B/H4 amendment similar to a H1B transfer. That is, would they re-evaluate their decision since we are talking about changing the validity dates.
3. With premium processing amendment, how much is the likelihood of getting the approval notice before my India travel.
4. Should i wait out for the amendment to complete and then move to Company B, or it doesn't matter since it just an amendment and not a transfer.
5. How much of a risk is it to have an amendment done. Have their ever been cases of RFEs or denials during this process ?
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I am going to join Company B in a week's time. However i found that the new approval notice for Company B has a validity date until July 2013, though i'm maxing out in Jan 2012. When enquired with Company B, they are suggesting to get the H1B amended with premium processing. I have the following queries:
1. Firstly, should i really be looking for amendment in my case, since i got a visa longer than i'm supposed to. I am planning to go to India in about 4-5 weeks for visa stamping. I'm concerned that the consulate may question me if they find out that visa should only be valid until Jan 2012.
2. Does USCIS treat H1B/H4 amendment similar to a H1B transfer. That is, would they re-evaluate their decision since we are talking about changing the validity dates.
3. With premium processing amendment, how much is the likelihood of getting the approval notice before my India travel.
4. Should i wait out for the amendment to complete and then move to Company B, or it doesn't matter since it just an amendment and not a transfer.
5. How much of a risk is it to have an amendment done. Have their ever been cases of RFEs or denials during this process ?
Requesting a response at the earliest