Work VisaFeb 7, 2020
Microsoftcrysta

Transferring an H1B before starting

MSFT will apply for my visa in April. I work in a non-US office right now. Because of some company rules, they won't allow me to move to the US until end of 2021 even if I am get approved for the H1B. I was wondering if I can get an H1B transfer once I get the visa to work at a different company. Also, can MSFT do anything to prevent me from doing this? I have heard that MSFT hold your H1B approval till they send you to the US and you need that approval for a transfer. #h1b #h1btransfer

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Apple giddu Feb 7, 2020

You know the rules!

Uber sardarkhan Feb 7, 2020

If you don't have the I-797B notice, it'd be hard dude.

Uber sardarkhan Feb 7, 2020

It is also a little risky, but I know folks who have done it (myself lol)

Microsoft crysta OP Feb 7, 2020

Risky in what way? Also can you tell me how you were able to do it?

Uber sardarkhan Feb 7, 2020

Risky as in it can get rejected because you don't have 2 payslips for your h1 sponsor. Just do a normal H1-B change of employer and if you're lucky, you'll get it.