I am wondering how the H1-B lottery works assuming you get selected in lottery scheduled for Late march 2020 I have following questions 1. If one gets selected in lottery and petition is filed by fragomen in April when can one get the H1-B stamping done 2. After stamping when can one switch company is there some cool down period that one cannot switch companies after H1-B stamping
If it gets picked in lottery, you will know by May. Sometimes there is no response which usually means you didn't get picked up, mostly all those who are picked up come to know by May end. Stamping will be done by November or october, depending when paperwork is done and you get the consular appointment. Once it's stamped you need to travel to US, and after that there is no cool off period before you can change companies. You might get questioned on your next stamping though why you left your employer soon after you reached in US, but if it's a valid reason you should be OK
1. October 1st is the earliest. 2. People claim that you should stay for “2 pay periods” after it kicks in October 1st. Stamping does not make a difference
2 pay periods means two months or 1month(bi weekly)?
1 month in your case