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Questions tagged [h1-visa]

Questions regarding US Temporary Worker visa type H.

Questions regarding obtaining the H1 worker visa for the US and the rights, responsibilities, and restrictions imposed on people in this status.

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Traveling to US for new employer with existing H-1B visa without applying for H-1B transfer

I was in the US for 18 months on an H-1B visa from 2014 to 2015. For personal reasons, I returned to India. Now, I'm planning to pursue my career in the US; my visa is valid until March 1st, 2017. My H-1B petition is with XYZ company and I am no…
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How long is I-797C H-1B receipt valid?

I have got my name selected in 2018 H-1B lottery results, but unfortunately, the current employer doesn't have any suitable job for me in its USA location. Should I push them to assign a suitable job to me ASAP or can I wait? Would my lottery…
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I'm planning on switching job in my home country while waiting for H1B 2018 lottery results. Will this create any challenges on the Visa interview?

I’m with company A (my current work) for more than couple years now, and now I have an H1B petition with company B. If I don’t get selected on lottery, my contract with B ends, and I can re-apply with B next year. Now while waiting for the H1B…
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Leaving the US on H1B. Will I be cap-exempt in the future?

I am in the US and will be in H1B status starting October 1st. If I take a job in the UK with a different employer in January, do I forfeit my H1B status? If I want to move back to the US in two or three years, will I be cap exempt? That is, will a…
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How long submitted DS-160 is valid?

I am working in USA under H1B. I am from India. My H1B has recently extended. I am planning to visit India in February 2017. I have to go to for visa stamping since my H1B is expired. I am wondering if I can fill DS-160 and submit it now and…
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Transfer US-H1b dossier from one consulate to another

There are several pages available online on the nitty-gritty of transferring H1B from one employer to another. However, can an H1B file be transferred from one consulate to another? Here is the situation: I am an Indian citizen. I have been offered…
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When to apply Next H1B Visa when I completed 6 years in L1 Visa

I will be completing 6 Years on my L1 Visa in the month of September-2014 and according to rule i can come back to USA after 1 yr completion of my stay outside US. My question is when can i apply for H1B Visa.Can i apply on April-2015 since if i get…
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H1b Visa stamping

I am on H1B visa. I have an approved H1B visa with validity date from 06/30/2018 to 07/24/2019 with my current employer. I am planning to travel to India in Feb 2019, during which I have to get my H1B visa with my current eployer stamped. Meanwhile…
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I-94, H1B visa not activated

I came to the USA in 2013 and my J1 visa was valid until 31 December 2016. In the last week of December 2016, I received an H1B visa. I'm still in the US as of 4 January 2017. During my 3 years in the US, I got my new passport (renewed) and didn't…
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Possible H1B visa application

I'm in J-1 status (since 2010), currently doing Academic training. I came to the US in 2010 and got bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering. I've been working for almost a year in my post-school academic training and my company…
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Can a non H1B holder be exempted from H1B cap?

I am an Indian citizen working in a university in Singapore. If I apply for a similar role in a university in US, am I exempted from H1B cap? I have never applied to H1B. Are there people who have been exempted from H1B cap to work in…
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H1-B LCA "Main worksite" vs "Additional worksite"

My company amended my H1-B LCA and has added a new worksite as "Additional Worksite". My current location is kept as "Main Worksite". Are there any differences between the Additional or Main worksite? In terms of deciding my base pay or anything?
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Out of job while on H1-B

Will I be considered out of status if I quit my current job on H1-B while waiting for my new employer to file for H1-B transfer? My current employer wants me to leave ASAP. My new employer is still in the process of filing for a new H1-B petition. I…
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Validation Error in USCIS Website - While checking H1B Status

I am unable to track my process and worried about my case status. Anyone received approval from them?. How to resolve this issue.Please help!
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Getting H1B on October 1st. Can I switch jobs right away and move to academia?

I am working for Employer A and will be in H1B status starting October 1st. Currently I am on OPT. I would like to switch back to academia and have a postdoctoral offer from a university in my current city. How long after October 1st could I leave…
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