I recently got a job offer from Apple in Cupertino. My H1B change of employer petition was filed by Fragomen and it got approved on March 12. However, Apple does not on board people without a physical copy of I-797 approval notice. The way it is supposed to work is, USCIS sends the notice to Fragomen and then they mail it to me. 1. Does anyone know where Fragomen folks are located? 2. If everyone at Fragomen is WFH, how will they know of incoming mail and how will they send it to me? It would be especially great if someone from Fragomen could comment.
Which Org/team?
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I'm in the same boat. Approved on March 12th. I worked with the recruiter and set a start date of Mar 30th. Let's hope I get the documents on time, if not, I'll have to work with them to push out for another week. Also, Fragomen does overnight shipping. Fingers crossed.
Based on a response below, I think we should expect to get the document any time now.
Yes, hopefully soon. Are you planning to start next week if you receive the I797 this week?
You cannot start using receipt. Every one is working from home now. I hope they’ll understand the situation and allow you to go pass the 60 days.
Before the starting date you’ll have to come into an office to sign something and also taking badge pictures.
Which team apple?
I've been told multiple times by the recruiter and fragomen people that although I can start now by the rule, Apple policy requires me to have the physical copy in my hand on day 1. Also the recruiter mentioned today that they would mail me the computer. But I don't know how signing any forms and getting a badge will work in that case!
In the same boat except I got RFE
Hard luck dude. Hope you quickly get through.
Which org/team kaleen_b?
My H-1B COE was approved on March 11th. Fragomen shipped my approval package yesterday (overnight fedex delivery) and I received it this morning. BTW I am starting on 03/30 as well
Great! Congrats.
Cool! Congrats! I hope I get it soon too.
How much time did the visa transfer take for you from the time you submitted documents to getting approval?
About two weeks from offer to petition filing. And one week for approval after that.
Op do you need to start working before grace period ends or the status is maintained once your h1b is filed before grace period end date?
I have the same question
Which Team/org?
Which Org/team?
How long did it take for you to receive the approval notice after the case was approved on the website?