Work VisaJul 11, 2018

H1 transfer approval time

How long does it take to get H1 transfer approval when filed under premium processing?I have received my receipt number but in case status section on uscis website it says case number invalid. I got my receipt number on 5th july!

NetApp juggerna8 Jul 11, 2018

you should be getting it this week or early next week.

Goodman klaE71 Jul 11, 2018

Same here. Got my receipt jun 6. Try their new website for case status https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov

Juniper Doomed! Jul 12, 2018

Thanks for this site. Gives better status updates than the egov one lawyers had given.

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Rakesh Jul 11, 2018

When is the earliest that an h1 transfer can be filed ? My h1b is under processing and I should have either an approval / RFE by 1st of October ???

Amazon Ulub72 Jul 12, 2018

At least you need approval. No one guarantees you get it by October

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Spichai Jul 12, 2018

My question is let’s say in ideal scenario it is approved on August 1, 2018. Can I initiate the transfer immediately on August 2, 2018? Or do I need to wait until October 1 ,2018 ?

Amazon Ulub72 Jul 12, 2018

15 days for them to reply with a decision. It can be an rfe. No timeline for “approval” Or they can say they were not able to do it in 15d and reimburse

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Spichai Jul 12, 2018

@ulub72, what are the downsides? I might have to let go an offer I received from amazon so the asking .

Amazon Ulub72 Jul 12, 2018

Previous company can withdraw the application. Also as you actually were not in h1b status uscis can deny the transfer. Talk to lawyers.