I have an H1-B with Microsodt. I received an offer from Twitter and they have initiated H1-B transfer under premium processing. Now the situation is, I have some stocks with Microsoft that will vest on March 1st, 2020. 1. If my H1-b transfer to Twitter is approved by mid December, how long can I still work with Microsoft? What happens during that time - I would have 2 H1-bs? 2. What happens if H1-B transfer to Twitter is denied. Can I still remain employed with Microsoft? (Please serious answers only)
You can have as many approved h1bs as you want in parallel. It just means you're permitted to work for the company for the specific period.
There is no such thing as “transfer” h1b.
You typically should negotiate with Twitter about the amount of vested shares that you’re going to miss if you want to join early. Few companies do support these add ons
You can continue with your current employer as long as you want. Of course twitter may ask you to join earlier but it’s nothing to do with visa For 2) yes they are essentially two separate visas
Thanks for the reply. Twitter is ready to postpone the joining as much as required. So during that time, I will have 2 h1bs? That sounds weird. Just to nitpick, how confident are you? Also, any lawyer recommendations? I don’t mind spending a few hundreds if I can save thousands in stock.
Pretty confident :) but of course this is blind and the definite answer can only be given by a lawyer If transfer is denied and you are still not working at Twitter , you can continue to work at ms as if you never applied and got an offer at Twitter :)