What is the difference between H1 counsular notification visa petition and a change of status?

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May 22, 2018 5 Comments

What is the difference between H1 counsular notification visa petition and a change of status?
Are there any travel obligations for a counsular notification petition once the H1B visa is approved?

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  • PayPal / Eng
    NeatCoder

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    NeatCoder
    For consular processing, you have to travel asap to home country and get your passport stamped.
    For change of status, you need not go to home country immediately. You can get it stamped whenever you go.
    May 22, 2018 4
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      mazenow

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      My work authorization is valid for two more years. So that means my h1b status will be effective from October 1 but I can get a stamp within 2 years, correct?
      May 22, 2018
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      OBLz26

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      OBLz26
      Hi, I'd also like to know if this is correct "My work authorization is valid for two more years. So that means my h1b status will be effective from October 1 but I can get a stamp within 2 years, correct?"

      I am in a similar situation
      Mar 4, 2020