Multiple H1B visa sponsors??

[thapslikesit]

Hi,

Can I have multiple US companies sponsoring me H1B visa??

Last year I had a visa approval but stamping got suspended because of the company's inability to provide a job(u/s 221(G)). So, dont want to risk it again by going with just one company and rejecting the other offers I have.

So, can you please advise me if its ok to have multiple companies sponsor me H1B visa at the same time?? Does it have any affect later on at any stage of my visa stamping or so........??


Thanks in advance for your valuable time.
Thaps.

[shervin143]

Not a problem.

[fundo_h1b]

I am in a similar situation. I have two employers ready to file for H1-B petition on my behalf. I do have US SSN and all other identifications.

Any idea if USCIS will approve both the petitions when they come to know about the first petition while processing the second petition.

Any responses will be appreciated.

[shervin143]

Like mentioned, it is not an issue. Any number of parallel petitions can be filed on an individual's behalf. Ultimately you can work for only one employer at a time unless the petitions are filed as concurrent H1B petitions.

I am in a similar situation. I have two employers ready to file for H1-B petition on my behalf. I do have US SSN and all other identifications.

Any idea if USCIS will approve both the petitions when they come to know about the first petition while processing the second petition.

Any responses will be appreciated.

[fundo_h1b]

Thanks for your prompt response.

Will it create any problems during H-1B visa stamping. It seems during the H-1B stamping, we will need to state in the visa application form that no one has earlier applied for my H-1B. The company could create hurdles by sending copies of the visa approval to the US Consulate. If the US Consulate finds out that I already have an H-1B and have misrepresented facts, I will be debarred from entering the US or my visa can be rejected with no reason assigned.

Do we need to state during the H-1B Stamping that no one has earlier applied for my H1b? Please suggest.

[shervin143]

Having multiple H1Bs sponsored by different employers is not a crime or violation and there is no need to hide that fact when you attend the visa interview. Not sure why you are getting paranoid after something that is not worth worrying.

[fundo_h1b]

Many thanks Sherwin.

Regards.

[fundo_h1b]

My second employer is asking me to list all the other filings filed on my behalf and currently pending at present with USCIS

He is looking for the receipt or approval notices for all other filings currently pending with either the US Department of Labor or the USCIS (Immigration Service), if any.

Do you think I should provide the receipt number I received from the first employer?

[shervin143]

Yes, you should. USCIS actually expects a copy of all the previous approval notices and receipts (if any petition is currently pending) while filing a new I-129.

My second employer is asking me to list all the other filings filed on my behalf and currently pending at present with USCIS

He is looking for the receipt or approval notices for all other filings currently pending with either the US Department of Labor or the USCIS (Immigration Service), if any.

Do you think I should provide the receipt number I received from the first employer?

[shervin143]

Yes that is the rule. The primary reason is that there are only 6500 CAPs alloted every year. It is not fair to allot multiple CAPs to the same person knowing that only one of those CAP will be actually utilized. If you want to do the right thing, go with only one employer.

Are people still getting multiple parallel petition approved - YES. So, think what is the right thing and take the decision.

Thanks Shervin.

Multiple or Duplicative Filings
On March 19, 2008, USCIS announced an interim final rule on H-1B visas to prohibit employers from filing multiple or duplicative H-1B visas for the same employee. To ensure fair and orderly distribution of available H-1B visas, USCIS will deny or revoke multiple or duplicative petitions filed by an employer for the same H-1B worker and will not refund the filing fees submitted with multiple or duplicative petitions

This above clause is from USCIS website that I just discovered a few hours back. What is your opinion regarding it?

USCIS Link:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...00b92ca60aRCRD

Thanks again for prompt response and all your support.