Current condition 1. On h1 visa 2. GreenCard already filed couple of years back but it was filed as SDE. I moved to EM role later. Since SDE and SDM has high overlap, so lawyers decided not to file any update on GreenCard 3. Exploring to switch company in different state. Even in same company, cha...Read more
I will be joining Google as an L5. I am being told the H1B visa transfer process would take 2 months to complete(with premium processing). Is this normal @ Google? The transfer is being processed by BAL. Is there anyone that I can contact(other than the recruiter) to expedite the process? new TC: ...Read more
How long does it take Microsoft to transfer/extend h1b visa for new hires? From accepting offer to receiving visa approval notice, including LCA, lawyer prepare documents etc. Does Microsoft use premium processing by default or do you have to argue for it? Do they prefer/required visa to be approv...Read more
Currently at MSFT on H1B. Have received offers from couple of companies: OCI and Amazon. Started the interview procedure before premium processing was stopped. -Wondering should I commit with visa transfer gamble and join other company as soon as I get receipt? - Inform the other company and start...Read more
Hello Folks, Can anyone educate me on the H1B visa transfer process. I am working at Amazon and planning to jump ship. Have an offer in hand. I want to figure if I should join on receipt of transfer or actual approval. I have my I140 approved as an Amazon employee. Also, is there any downside of a...Read more
Hi Folks, Need advise. On H1B visa I was laid off on Jan 25th, by March I had multiple job offers, accepted 2 job offers (started H1b transfer with both) Company A ( desi consulting firm) started transfer process first and took forever to submit the documents with USCIS they finally submitted on ...Read more
I am starting this thread to track May 2020 h1b tranfer visa timelines. Specifically Filed by Fragomen. #workvisa #h1b
I am currently in the process of H1 visa Transfer. I got an offer from a company and I accepted it and initiated a visa Transfer because of layoffs and other issues in my company. But then I got a much better offer from a different company and they're yet to start my visa transfer. I received my H1 ...Read more
I accepted offer at VMware ~280k TC Been over 2 weeks but no contact from immigration team for visa transfer. Are they always slow.
I got full time offer from one of FAANG and got RFE on Visa transfer. Still waiting for reply from my attorney. Have anyone seen transferred approved after getting RFE on Visa transfer??. What is the best way to reply for “Speciality Occupation” RFE query??.
I recently accepted an offer with one of Azure`s team. I've few questions : 1. I am currently on H1B. Will Microsoft allow people to move on H1B receipt notice once they file for employee transfer. 2. How's legal team timeline for aplying. I need to move ASAP, is there a way I can request to exped...Read more
I got my H1B picked up in March 2022 and it’s been approved however I have one offer in hand with different employer and I wanted to know if I can transfer my H1 visa to different employer before October 1st ? Thank you
Can a company initiate my h1b visa transfer , i am outside usa, after my grace period ended? I have valid h1b visa for 2 years and had stamping last year.#workvisa #h1b
Just needed to have some clarification on below scenario: My current employer is a consulting company. My H1B visa has been approved with my current employer. Since the project I am working on will end soon my company has decided to put me on a project in another city, and so they are filing new LC...Read more
On an average, ideally (without RFEs) how much time does it take to transfer visa to a new employer ? My petition has been filled with premium processing.
It’s been more than three weeks since I submitted my docs for H1B visa transfer and it’s not filed yet. Is this timeline expected at Uber? The portal has the status as docs are being reviewed internally for almost a week now. #workvisa #h1b #uber
Will there be any problems if I have a h1-b transfer going on and my Indian passport is above to expire ? I am planning to start a visa transfer nd my passport is expiring in May 2018 . Will it be a problem ?
My current role is Technical/Project Lead and I got a Senior Software Engineer role at LinkedIn. I got a bachelors and masters degree in computer science ( outside US ). Can this lead to RFE fr visa transfer as per the new role ? I have visa valid till next year, can i travel outside the country w...Read more