Now things here are going good so thinking to change to new client and new location again. Hello Everyone. Iam still in a confusion that how employers know about this even checking the EAC number?? The Ombudsman will review your request and let you know if they are able to assist within a short period of time. But which document i needed to get stamp by next employer. Insurance Company, Go to company page I'm Indian, rightnow doing job in Singapore. I am on h4 dependent on my husband h1b. My petition is approved till Aug 12, 2021 and Visa stamping pending .I am not sure when it will be operation for Normal visa stamping. I got my h1b visa approved two days back and rite now i am in US with h4 visa so now can i travel to india and come back with my h4 visa? L1/L2 extension is also being applied by company. I would like to know about the scenario when H1 visa is selected in lottery in month of May and if someone has to travel to India in June/July and return to USA within 3-4 weeks. You may have different questions with respect to this situation. Thats the reason why both of us participated in the H-1B lottery this year but only I got selected. Dont try to save on FICA taxes . Is there any risk to get H4 visa, since my visa is expiring in next 2 weeks. So, will my last year case have any impact on this year, as I didnt go last year. My employer hold me till todate. I am in india right now. You get the original in 2-3 working days. And Ill be working remotely. I cant advice on questions affecting your legal stay in USA. My Employer from India, I have my client at Location X and Location Y. I believe there are some options, but all of them are not ideal. Shanvi. Good Luck Ohm040290 Members 4 Author Posted August 13, 2020 Hi, I have not signed any agreement with company B. File for L1 renewal with extension provided you have less than 6 months on L1 ( Please consult an expert on the procedure to convert your I94). I am also in a similar situation and waiting for my denial letter with hoping my cos denied and h1b approved. thanks for this updated information. Excel or google sheet: =NETWORKDAYS(start date,end date)+2020 holidays +2021 holidays before the end date, ex) NETWORKDAYS(10/1/2020,6/15/2021)+3 +3 = 190, it means number 190 will be opened the files at 6/15/2021. We will not take action on your case until we receive the evidence or the deadline to submit it expires. I dont know if you can start working if online status says approval. What are the next steps I need to do. Could you please tell me how many days it will take for replacement copy of Approval notice. Will the H1B come in effect from 10/01/2017 ? How much time will it take to transfer my H1b visa and what all the documents required to submit USCIS. My husband employer filled for my extension. 2. Thank you in advance. This contest is over. I have a H1B COS question.. Im on L1 and it expires on 04-June-2014 (family L2 also expires same day). Can one more L1 to H2B COS is possible (I mean based on my L1 expired however 1-94 is valid) If the new company filed H1 with I94 than your I94 is nolonger valid. Sorry, I dont know the answer. Thanks !! Thanks. If I have an approved H1B with COS as of Oct 1 2020, and I will travel to India in 2021 do I need to do all the same steps as a new visa for stamping at a consulate? Please answer this question An H-1B holder will not be able to contact USCIS directly about the status of their missing H-1B approval notice and that must be done by the attorney or by the petitioning company. I would list where you are working right now as current employment. 3. what happens if i leave US before october and couldn come on time. I have the receipt notice, and the H1B was approved in September 2020. Please let me know, Hi Is client letter mandatory while attending H1B visa stamping. If yes, I need to get updated project/client related documents from the employer who filled. Goldman Sachs Kindly guide me what should be my next step. Can you tell me as per your experience, are they gonna change this status after sending 797( sent or something)? Next three digits indicate the computer working day of the USCIS fiscal year that starts from October 1st. H-1B Specialty occupation Extension of stay in the U.S. Nationality- Indian Hope details are helpful and wish everyone good luck with your applications. pls suggest your valuable guidance. I am in a desparate situation. Will the company C transfer H1B (I dont have pettion copy or approval notice with me) My attorney/employer said that it was mailed and received by the USCIS but couldn't tell me anything else but to wait. Heres a list of documents required for H1B Stamping. Please suggest I am in huge confusion and tension. Hi HSB, My petition was filed through consular process on April 24th, but I did not receive any receipt so far. Now, please suggest me on the following. You can continue to study while in H1, but you cannot be studying full time and not working when H1 is approved. I had a talk with a firm and they said they will file my H1B visa & after I will get approval they will search for a job. There is legal consequences for registering and getting selected and not filing. Updating the address in USCIS website is sufficient or anything else is required? VisaNation Law GroupsH-1B visa lawyers have a deep interest in securing the best outcome for their clients. I feel this might be becoz of the COS as i was not there in US while applying the petition . Unfortunately, there is no empty pages left on my passport. Ask if they can not withdraw, but inform USCIS that employee is no longer employed, so H1B may stay active. If you live outside the United States, you can schedule your H1B visa interview. Hi, 3. Thanks for the detailed reply. Depending on your status change. I have my h1b petation approved in 2008 when I was in India but I have never used that and never go for stamping. Is this possible? Lets wait and not speculate. H4 Approval notice not received - visa stamping - H1B : H-4 Issues So in that case , if i go for stamping again (as my stamping is done earlier with other client) will there be any changes of rejection in visa interview . Dhara Once you are in US ask the new employer to file for COS with I94, 2. Since i dont have much contact with the previous employer, can i apply for H1b visa on behalf of different employer with the same approved petition? H1B Premium Processing - Approval notice not received over email Consult and attorney. Does it mean i am selected in lottery or it is just an application no. You can see a list of items for potential H1B fraud indicator. and how many months I can work on L1B ( as L1Bs validity is till the end of FY2021). Your spouse and children may not accept employment in the U.S. without separate authorization since they are obtaining their H-4 status as the dependents of a temporary worker. If you want to upgrade to PP, that is an option available to your employer. Its been one and half month since my H1B is approved. Background of H1B Applicant (Kiiki) H1B Timeline, Applied for H1B visa under Masters cap with below details. Is it necessary to work in petitioned company, while going for an H1B interview. immihelp.com is private non-lawyer web site. It is now a common problem. I feel it is too short My attorney said it's a rule, but have anyone moved to the US more than 10 days before? Vijaya, Check with your attorney to email or call the customer service. Will this be ok? Discuss with your attorney which documents apply to your specific case. I am in similar situation, did you get to know any way to get the COS approved Im US? Initially my petition was with VSC and later on it was transferred to another office. What does the H1B receipt notice mean? 8. My petition is approved for the year 2015. It should start with something like you see in this article. kindly help me please. http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/paid-h1b-processing-consultant/. Please share on who did you handle that circumstance? I am in the same boat can some one confirm please, i am from cognizant mobility ,got selected in lottery. But my company (employer A) had already filed a location change amendment, which just got an RFE after the transfer approval to B. Hi Rushi, If I have a H1b visa from wipro. One of the most common issues they assist with is a non-receipt of USCIS notices. I have travel plans and booked VISA Interview on December 16th. Candidates have already been selected to fill the positions. Be practical. Case details: Your email address will not be published. Next Steps After H1B Visa Approval - Change of Status or Stamping Any comments on this or anyone with same situation? I guess it takes hell lot of a time but these cases are becoming pretty common these days. It will say Post-Decision Activity. EAC2012850345 ( example for FY 2021 Case). 9. my time period exceeds means from india i can Apply my H1B or not. If I get a new job from a different employer, can the new employer use my current approved H1B petition and apply for transfer or may be L1 to H1 with COS (cap excempt) or any other option? Will my extension application be cancelled and do I need to apply again? Regular processing times can vary depending on which service center is handling the petition, whether it is cap-subject, requires an RFE at any point, etc. His practice covers all phases of the non-immigration visa process including filing H-1B, L-1, E-3, H-4, and H-4 EAD petitions. I strongly recommend you read and watch the contents following two resources Read H1B Visa 2017 Process Overview [highlight]80 Minutes Long H1B Visa Video Guide for April 2016 H1B Season[/highlight] Read H1B Visa, I have got my Ph.D. If your stamp is valid, you can reenter US with that, you dont have to get stamping again. I got my H1B COS from F1. My current H1B visa expiring in 31 Dec 2016. Will my current H1-B application get rejected because i dont have these details? My case status is as follows: 1. Also, it has led to my SEVIS record completion and hence causing my inability to work for my new employer on STEM OPT (which was already extended until July 2021). I am an Indian citizen, so is it true that I should have my initial stamping done in India only ? Question: What happens after your H1B Visa is approved? Case 1: So assuming that, u enter ur old petition will give ur wife a visa expiry of 31st dec. I have applied for premium H1 extendion this week. No, it shouldnt be issue, but I would switch to H1B at the earliest and not wait until July. Once you receive i797, within 40 days you should go for stamping? Please help me guys, I am totally confused on this. CUNA Mutual Group Is that really true that once you got H1 visa, you can't move to the US 10 days before your job start? Hi Raghu, I agree with your attorney. My employers lawyer havent seen the RFE yet (case status was updated yesterday) but I think its about specialty occupation, because I have a losers combo of Marketing Manager title and and an MBA degree. You can do premium for faster approval. can a INS receipt start with the letters CDJ. But now new i94 , my first name : fnu and last : xxx yyy, I went to apply SSN but they were not able to see my records. I've received all H1B related documents from my employer. is this usual? Of course, if i receive the hard copy of I797 by 20th dec the above problems will be eliminated. My attorney raised a service request but no response on that. I have one more offer from company C, My question is Legal services are provided by VisaNation Law Group PLLC, a Florida professional limited liability company. I have received an update on the same case number which was updated at the time of my H1 B extension and now the renewal is under process , once gain i have received an update under the same case number ? Any help would be appreciated in clarifying the following questions. As there are not much requirement during November and December month. thank you. Posted September 9, 2020. I have two queries in regard to stamping. For H-1B specialty occupation- change of status in the U.S. 80% of cases are completed in 2 months; 100% of cases are completed within 4 months. would there be any problem returning US at the port of entry ? But i couldnt see my employer sending me for visa interview. First, is to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) with USCIS at https://first.uscis.gov/. I dont understand how some people are getting approvals already !! I have been working on my OPT status to the same client since 10 months and my employer applied for h1, It got picked up in lottery and received a RFE. how much time will it take for the further processing of approval? My congratulations for people who applied for h1b visa, got approved and best wishes for those who are waiting for the notice. Required fields are marked *. 2) If it was normal processing then Is it a good idea to ask USCIS for Refund without going through much Drama ? 3. Mimi, Very logical questionsI wish USCIS functions that way Glad to hear things in Italy are getting bettervery positive ! You dont necessarily have to start working on the start date. After H-1B and O-1 Status Petition Approval Then comes H1B Visa approval after a long wait. In case receipt is received, update on USCIS site is appearing after some processing is done. Please help me by providing answers to these questions. . From April 1 your status will be H1. Meanwhile I could pursue my H-1B Visa and start the process for a Green Card (at least file form I-140). I thought it will be a good idea to involve Happy Schools Fans to predict the number of H1B Visa applications that could be, Welcome to H1B Visa 2017 Updates and Latest News Page. Will I be questioned at POE for my stay beyond 10/31/14. Case 2: My petition was filed as consular processing on May 18th. Could you tell me what happened to you case? I feel really frustrated by all this bureaucracy. in that case while coming should i need H1B visa stamping or can i re-enter on f1 only? As per mine, the attorney sent an ammendment request to USCIS for the corrcetion of DOB on I797 and today I got the status update saying "Ammendment notice sent". You will need Original I-797 (I think COnsulates may accept photocopy) and other documents like I-129, LCA will be copies. Refer to comments policy. H-1B Visa Stamping : The Only Guide You Need So I think I lost my visa status. It has already been 6 months since i received my approval. From there, if they take your request up, we have seen a good amount of cases from them resulting in a duplicate approval notice being sent. Win $20 Gift Card, Get H1B Visa 2017 Updates, Cap Count, Latest News from USCIS, H1B Visa Sponsors and Consultants for PhD. My visa stamping is done on May 2012 in Hyderabad . My first trip to Canada will be August 2011. Going to Canada for my H1B stamping a good option? What should i do now ? H1B approved - approval notice not received My h1b was approved on August 6th under premium processing, but approval notice was not received. How do keep it active? What is the consequences of never stamping or late stamping ? I have an H4 visa and live in USA. I have my visa appointment on 20th November. On the USCIS case status page (https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/) the approval case status usually provides a note instructing you to file a service request if you have not received the approval notice after a certain date. FY 2023 H-1B Cap Season Updates | USCIS After going to India if i will not get stamping in India, I have a question about changing of visa status. Yes. Thanks, A friend of mine introduced me to this blogg since 2010 before coming to US for my Masters. At this movement can I transfer my h1b visa and can I apply for a change of status at the same time? USCIS emails receipt notices to petitioners, if they filed their H1B petition under premium processing. I am willing to renew, only if applying with old passport (valid but pageless) may cause any problem. Once that green card is approved, citizenship can applied 5 years later. Now, I am wondering if I am unable to get the above position. I am very new to this blog. You need an H1B stamp to enter as H1B status. I had an offer from a US startup and they had filed an H1-B for me, and I had made into the cap. can i work for my new employer on the portability of my h1b by act 21 or should i leave the country and come back when it get approved. My start date was March 5th. (Regular processing). Which category does this come under. I am on my undergrad F1-OPT now. Hi, If you are new to the process, it can be puzzling to look at the number and guess what each of that means. Question: I hope to hear back about my H1B next week (24/5/2012) if all is to plan out can I start work this summer or have I to wait till Oct 1st? Its been one and half month since my H1B is approved. Education US or non US ( there are certain quota for US Masters Degree or PHD students). Thank you in advance . For H-1B specialty occupation- change of status in the U.S. 80% of cases are completed in 2.5 months; 100% of cases are completed within 4.5 months. The approval notice is also known as an I-797, Notice of Action. Could you please tell me how much time it will take to receive the Approved petition. pls could any one reply if we still wait for h1b receipts? My H1 stamping was expired and my currrent petion is valid up to Jan16. It is a 13 digit number and typically starts with three alphabets like WAC or EAC based on where it was filed. Will the company C transfer H1B (I dont have pettion copy or approval notice with me) If yes how.? Any people in my situation and got information regarding this,help please. Im yet to get the mail . MY H1B visa got approved in the Month of August, 2015 in the USICS site but my Attorney didnt receive any hard copy from US. I am just trying to understand which date was your case receipted. I don't like just sitting around and waiting . you dont need to worry abouth stamping also whenever you go canada you can stamping any time thats fine. If your H1B was filed on October 1st, it would be 001. Sorry. Is there any company who can do H1 B visa can just reply me. Can that be used for new h1 non cap filing with another employer? I got my H1B application approved and also done with the stamping on may 2012 . Thanks Raghvi - I also have two more doubts. please help. Hi, I would appreciate any advice on our case. I attend my visa interview from Dubai or India, Kindly advice. I've got my H1B application approved for the FY2010, the visa is valid from 01, oct 2009. 2. Hi, My H1B Form I-129, Petition has been approved for this year 2015-2016. Your article mentions that we can reenter the US only after October 1st. I got an RFE for speciality occupation, after the response from my employer, my amendment got denied yesterday. Raghu, Still havent received the receipt notice, is this normal ? Any Hope ? With a thorough knowledge in the H-1B process and countless approvals to date, theyre the superior choice to represent you. I would like to know what would be my options if Id like to extend my petition. From here, there are two steps I would recommend. I am working for company A on L1B. I really got confused after discussing with the immigration team of my company: Visa Status: Active, Currently on F1 (OPT) my question is related to DS-160, Currently I am not working in H1B petitioner company and also not yet resigned in current company, So which company details I should mention in DS 160 as current company. USCIS would assign a case receipt number for every H1B petition filed with them. Do you know if anyone else received this? My H1B (sponsored by my employer) was approved in Oct2019 and so far it was not stamped. Your attorney can ask for replacement copy of Approval Notice. Last october 2015 my passport got stamped for F2 visa and approval came till 2020. Please schedule a call we can discuss https://www.happyschools.com/ask-raghu/. Now Im confused If my petition was approved on the same day they received my request for PP ? But i am planning to change it to H1B. Now my question is after approval how long i can wait to fetch my first job? Why are you giving incorrect info? My H1 got a RFE. Please help with the info. I was trying to go for masters at the same time so I took both chances parallel . Hello, My Employeer has submitted my H1B application on June 22nd 2020. I have been granted an HB Visa as of Ocober 2010 but have not returned to Canada yet. So my question is, when my spouse goes for interview, is she can request the visa officer to consider the new petition. 2) Can I get stamping done in June 2017 (assuming my H1b gets approved and start date is Oct 1 2017)? COMPLETE Guide to USCIS H1B Case Statuses, Meaning [2021] - RedBus2US If your case was not in premium, and you have confirmed that the approval notice is actually missing, the next step I recommend to you to take is to complete a service request once available. Got my h1b visa petition approved with change of status where shall i go for h1b visa stamping. You can ask an Immitorney via Ask an Attorney https://www.happyschools.com/ask-an-attorney/. I am travelling to India in the second week of October and will have to get my H1B stamping done in India. Could any one of you help me in finding the lottery status of my H1B Quota 2015?? My situation is similar to yours. Now, my current employer is asking me to leave the country as my petition was denied. It is a crucial document as it serves as proof of your legal status in the United States and your authorization to work for a specific employer. i am in the same boat.got to know on 21st May that i am selected in lottery but not received receipt number yet. Show them your I-94. Fingers crossed hoping for the best . My H1B(i797) Got approved on may 17th, 2016. Same company, same role. I have a question. Hi Raghu, In my approval notice my location consulate location is mentioned as Chennai , India. Will there be chance for getting stamped if I attend the interview late? 1. Unfortunately the communication with the US embassy here is very complicated. My question is, can I start working on H1 visa once I get approval from USCIS or will I have to wait to work until October until stamping? But during H1-B stamping what should i defend, if questioned about this? Currently I am in my post completion OPT. and my last day in the organization was 11/16/2018. Intel, My H1B has been approved and I joined my new employer. However, it should be added holiday for the extra delay days. Things to Know After Your H-1b Is Approved Form I-797 13 digit receipt number. Please advise what should me the best approach here. Still the status show it is under review, I am not sure what is the processing time in general. Again i m talking abt having multiple amendments ( not transfer). It reached the USCIS office on 03/11/2020. Is it ok, if I stamp my visa first and then my wife and kid go later on. Next five digits is the actual case number. h1b premium approval email but no hard copy - Immihelp I checked my petition status here: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do : The primary purpose for completing is to respond to your request for assistance with an immigration benefit application, petition, and document. The other thing that baffles me is that they are keeping embassies overseas (for visa interviews and stamping) closed, even in countries that have reopened everything. Facebook I need your suggestion regarding the travel. If my husband visa gets approved by nov15, do I need to wait for the documents? The embassy told me they were going to put my case on hold until I get a DHS aproval or authorization that proves that I was in legal status in the US but the Institute were I studied says thats not possible because they only give I-20s and they dont have any other documents but a letter that certifies that I studied there during that period of time. Once I go back to India, I wont able to work to the client as I wont be having a legal status (but still I can get legal CPT status) and also can not come back as I wont be having valid visa Now comes the question. Can I join B without any issues/legal hassles? What documents should i carry in both situations(processing time and after acceptance of H1B). Now my question is can I change my employer in May/June immediately after getting approval ? You should attend H1 stamping to re-enter and attorney should be working with your manager to co-ordinate things. 3. Already raised a request with USCIS, but no reply from them. Let me know. Right now, I am on Post completion OPT and it ends on Feb 2021. It is possible to go for stamping from other MNC/consultancy with this details? Please help me in understanding that. Please reply if you have any idea. But now I got an offer from company B. I want to join company B instead of A. On September 5, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Only when you travel. Thanks. My applied for H1B through my current employer. My Employer file H1B visa under Premium processing. Im in USA with H4b visa and in Jan 2020 my H1B was approved with cos. or It was just a coincidence and my petition was approved on the same day using normal processing ? My H1B I hope gets approved next week if so how long will it take for me to get it stamped? Then I would have the H1-B and he could transfer to the H4 Visa and apply for EAD. Ask the attorney to follow-up. The DOB is in the new I-94 which is at the bottom of the I-797 document. My H-1B Visa Petition Approved by USCIS as of Aug 12, 2014, but I could not appear for the H1b visa interview last year because of some mishap (met with an major accident). Congrats on H1B approval. I will started working with new employer next month . So if I get my H1b visa picked up in lottery what should be the answer at the time of interview for why I did not go bk on F2? Also, decision information would be mailed to your attorney or employer after decision. Another option is to renew my passport and submit application that way. But employer says that he has not yet received the 797. meanwhile i want to schedule visa interview for my spouse on Dec 2nd week with the existing petition which will expire in 31 Dec 2016. After that, I changed Employer without stamping. My H1B receipt received on April. For H-1B specialty occupation- extension of stay in the U.S. 80% of cases are completed in 3 weeks; 100% of cases are completed within 2.5 months. Sample of the document is displayed above in the image. My question is how should they respond on my visa status question at the port of entry?, since my visa status says F1 on my most recent I-94. If the client allows for me to work remotely for 2 or 3 months can I work in India and run US payroll? Currently I am getting interview date of March 5th. 2. Hello, I am on H1B VISA and H1B extension expires in October. 6. Last week (On OCT 16) H1B petition got approved with Company A , we are still wait for the approval hard copy. Thanks. Im very new to this blog.really its very helpful , h1b petition approved on Indian passport. My parents are coming to US for a visit. Living within US without COS? It does not matter, you can even go to other country. I work for a medium scale company, only 60 employees have been called back so far but they still see me coming back in near future hence they are applied for petition. F1 to H1B: Your status will change to H-1B from the H-1Bs start date, even if the OPT period is valid for a few more months. Is there a pattern how cases are being approved?

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