I was without a job for 7 months from Oct 2002. I got a job in May '03 and my employer filed for H1 transfer (premium processing). The INS/BCIS has raised a query and has asked for paystubs between Feb '03 and Apr '03, during which period I was unemployed.
What should be my response to INS in regards to the query? What are the chances that my H1 will be rejected? I understand that one of the scenarios would be for me to go back to India to get my visa stamped, if INS approves my H1. I have also heard from friends that the INS might consider "certain reasons" as acceptable and approve the petition and give a valid I-94 in such cases.
Can anyone tell me what is the best course of action that I can take? Please let me know the pros and cons.
What should be my response to INS in regards to the query? What are the chances that my H1 will be rejected? I understand that one of the scenarios would be for me to go back to India to get my visa stamped, if INS approves my H1. I have also heard from friends that the INS might consider "certain reasons" as acceptable and approve the petition and give a valid I-94 in such cases.
Can anyone tell me what is the best course of action that I can take? Please let me know the pros and cons.