So according to USCIS website it appears premium visa processing would resume from tomorrow, 19th Feb 2019. Does that include new Visa transfers as well?
No. It’s for transfers filed before Dec. 21, 2018. Legal immigration is going to be even tougher if republicans re-elected for next term.
No it does not. Only for applications made on or before December 21st 2018. https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-resumes-premium-processing-h-1b-petitions-filed-or-dec-21-2018
Waiting 6-8 months just for visa transfer seems worst esp when you are stuck up in a bad role/company which doesn’t help much with your career. I am also thinking of Canada options.
Imagine the people who are waiting for a lottery to be picked up for 3 years in a row and can’t travel because it takes them ages to even tell you if your lottery got selected. It sucks!
Consider leave on receipt.
If transfer got rejected while you were working at the new employer, can you immediately go back to previous employer?
No, old employer will need to pay you for the time you were away as if you never left to continue on the same visa. Almost never happens so need to file new
Yes I think. I know someone who is going to apply for new visa transfer tomorrow