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Can you get married on a H1B visa?
Can I get married in the US with an H1B visa? Non-US nationals are generally permitted to get married in the US provided they satisfy the legal requirements of the state where the marriage is to take place.
Can I transfer H-1B immediately after approval?
Q: Can I transfer my H1b before October 1 to a different employer? I already have the H1b approved. A: Yes, it is possible to file for an H1b transfer before October without pay stubs from the first employer. All you need is a confirmation of your H1b approval.
How long does it take to get green card after H-1B?
Be prepared to spend anywhere between 6 months to 2 years transitioning from an H1B to a green card. The PERM Certificate takes 6 to 18 months. Your I-140 approval depends upon your priority date and your country of origin.
How long it takes for H-1B approval after lottery?
H1B applications will always receive results within 15 calendar days if filed with premium processing. H1B regular applications selected in the lottery can take between 3 months to 1 year for approvals.
Can I change job after H1B approval?
Yes, H1B visa holders can change jobs and retain their H1B status. However, to do so you must reapply for the H1B visa.
Can H-4 Spouses of H1B visa holders work in the US?
What this means is that the H-4 spouses of relatively new H1B visa holders working in the US may not be eligible, since their spouse may not have yet begun the green card process. This is probably the only real barrier to getting approval to work. What are the Required Documents?
What happens after H1b is approved by USCIS?
Typically, after an H1B petition is approved by the USCIS, the agency will update the USCIS Online Case Status website. Here’s Series of Steps to Expect After H-1B Visa Petition Approval by USCIS Get H1B Visa Stamp in your passport and then enter U.S.A. (after H1B Start Date).
How do I Activate my H-1B visa after change of status?
If a change of status or extension of stay has been granted, the I-94 will be at the bottom of the I-797 approval notice, and then you are not required to travel outside the U.S. and apply for an H-1B visa in order to “activate” your H-1B approval.
Can a H1B visa holder apply for a green card?
Alternatively, where an H1B holder has held that status and worked in the US for 6 years, you may apply for a green card through the employment category. Should you marry another H1B visa holder, you and your spouse will remain subject to the requirements and benefits of your visas.