Work VisaOct 28, 2018
AmazonIkidYouNot

H1B visa transfer and traveling

I have couple of questions: 1. My Visa transfer application is planned to be filed in couple of days, it seems that its taking long these days (3-4 months to have the transfer completed) . How long does it take to transfer these days, as per your experience? 2. I might need to travel during the transfer process or just after it. Are there any complications and what documents are required? Thanks!

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Oracle zyxw Oct 28, 2018

1. Yes it’s taking long. Have been hearing 5-6 months assuming there are no RFEs. Although I must add that this is what I have heard and don’t have direct knowledge. 2. Ask your lawyer.

Intel RTL_ Oct 28, 2018

I dnt think you can travel during transfer

Box Voldy Oct 28, 2018

If you have not left your original job, you should be able to travel as you have a valid visa However if you have joined on receipt, then you will not be able to come back until after the visa had been approved

Amazon IkidYouNot OP Oct 28, 2018

Thanks. Can i travel in current company even after the visa transfer is completed?

StubHub pollhub Oct 28, 2018

Follow up question: if one does not leave original job, travels outside US, and has H1 transfer application filed before the travel. On rentry i94 will change. With that change does transfer application get rejected?