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Can I change employer after H1B petition approval?
So, the good news is that switching jobs on an H-1B visa is legal and you can go for an H-1B job change once you and your new employer have completed the application process. However, you must be careful to file the correct paperwork at the correct time or you could find yourself out of status.
Can I quit my job before H1B Transfer?
Technically, you can quit your current job (and start working for the new employer) when the new employer receives the case number for the H1 transfer. If I were you, I would join the new employer *only* after they receive the approval for the H1 transfer.
What happens after H1B petition approval?
Receipt Of Approval After petitioning for an H1B visa, if the petition is selected in the lottery, the petition receipt number and receipt notice from the USCIS will be forwarded by the employer to the applicant. The applicant will use the petition receipt number to check the status of his/her H1B application.
How long can I stay in the US after quitting an H1B job?
When you quit, your employer is legally obligated to inform USCIS that you are no longer working there. At that point, USCIS will revoke your petition approval. If you accrue more than 180 days of unlawful presence but fewer than 365 days, you are barred from reentering the U.S. for three years.
Does H1B expire if you leave the country?
The initial period of validity printed on your H1B visa is the expiration date regardless of how many times that you enter or exit the US, or how much time you spent traveling. The initial maximum period of validity is three years (sometimes less), and that is not changed or extended by any time spent outside the US.
What are the next steps after H1B approval?
What happens after an H-1B is approved?
- Step one: Schedule an H1B visa stamping interview.
- Step two: Obtain a photograph.
- Step three: Complete Form DS-160.
- Step four: Schedule an appointment with an Offsite Facilitation Center.
- Step five: Attend your H-1B stamping interview.
What happens to my H-1B status if I quit my job?
There are multiple ways to remain in status after you quit your job. Perhaps the best way to maintain your status is for a second employer to file an I-129 Petition on your behalf while you are still working for your original H-1B employer.
Can H1B visa holders change jobs?
Yes, H1B visa holders can change jobs and retain their H1B status. However, to do so you must reapply for the H1B visa. H1B visas cannot be transferred from one employer to another. Instead, your new employer submits a new H1B petition for you. The process of changing jobs on an H1B is essentially the same as applying for a new H1B.
Can I stay in India if I Lose my H1B status?
You will only remain in India without option to return to the US. But if you want to return to the US then don’t lose your status, as if you do you won’t be able to return to the US and any future employer will have to file new H1B application and you’ll have to go through lottery again.
How do I transfer my H-1B status to another company?
Perhaps the best way to maintain your status is for a second employer to file an I-129 petition on your behalf while you are still working for your original H-1B employer. Once USCIS approves that I-129 petition, you can quit your original job and immediately begin working for your new employer, which ensures no gaps in your status.