H1B Extension Job change

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bRIz18
Jan 20, 2021 3 Comments

Hi,

My H1 is going to expire this September and my company is going to file for an extension. I'm not familiar with this process as this is my first extension. Will I be able to switch jobs during this process? If not, what is the time period I need to stay put in my current company before I make a move.#h1b #workvisa

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  • Whether you file for extension at current company, or file for h1b with a new company is almost exactly the same paperwork. It is independent of one another, and can be done in any sequence. Eventually when either or both are approved you can choose which company to work for.
    Jan 20, 2021 2
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      bRIz18

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      bRIz18
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      Thanks for your reply. When I was filing for h1b initially from F1 OPT, I was advised not to change jobs from April - October until H1b status kicks in from F1. I wonder if the same holds for H1b extension where I cannot switch jobs during the filing period.
      Jan 20, 2021
    • No those two are not similar scenarios cause now you are already on H1b status, whereas the former was a CoS from F1 —> H1b visa type
      Jan 20, 2021