H1B got Approved

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WAvsMN

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WAvsMN
Dec 19, 2019 19 Comments

Hi TeamBlind,

My H1B petition just got approved, I got the notification and the case status updated.

I would like to take some time off and travel back to my home country. (Not major state if relevant)

I am currently on first year STEM OPT.

The problem however, is I have accepted an offer with another company, and that company will begin working on H1 Transfer.

My question is: What should or can I do now?

Am I in the clear to book a flight, or should I wait until I get the H1 Transfer approval too?

What does the timeline look like now, is my H1B technically approved, and can the H1 transfer process begin?

Do I need to worry about travelling while H1 transfer is pending?

Also, do I need to keep my current job in order for the approved H1B to stay valid?

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  • Congratulations on the job. What company did you get an offer from?
    Dec 19, 2019 0
  • PwC
    WAvsMN

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    WAvsMN
    OP
    Wondering if I am able to travel back home AFTER I resign from my current employer but BEFORE I join the new company.
    Dec 19, 2019 4
    • Snapchat / Eng
      Fabby Mike

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      Fabby Mike
      In practice yes, that's why you carry your I-797 and/or offer letter or paystubs or work verification letter depending on where you stand. You need to rule out the possibility of you using the visa to enter without being employed or without being about to start employment.
      Dec 19, 2019
    • Netflix
      _rocky

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      _rocky
      You should always carry I797 and your I-120. I was once yelled at by a CBP officer for not getting the I-120 packet (the thick stack of documents with you 797 on the top).
      Dec 19, 2019
  • Juniper
    RFBW87

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    RFBW87
    If you exit with new i797, you will have to get your visa stamped before you reenter the USA
    Dec 19, 2019 3
    • New
      .Username

      New

      .Username
      Wrong.
      Dec 19, 2019
    • Visa
      pink!!!

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      pink!!!
      If you already have a valid stamp on your passport no need to get new one with extended dates. Just carry the new approval with you as well.
      Dec 20, 2019
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    pink!!!

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    pink!!!
    Do not travel when your transfer petition is pending. Also, it is advisable to have 2-4 payslips handy. So, travel when before resigning or after joining and getting 2 paychecks from the new company
    Dec 19, 2019 2
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    Dec 19, 2019 1