Hi All,
I have a few basic doubts.
1. If I apply for a H1B transfer and if it gets rejected, will my original H1B visa also get canceled? I read the following line in a website's H1B transfer FAQ.
" * If H-1B visa transfer is not approved, your original H-1B visa will be lost. So, it is recommended to complete the visa transfer before entering into the new job. "
I am planning to transfer my H1B and do not want to mess up if the above statement is true.
2. Also, my I797 expires next year. If I apply for a transfer now, will the I797 validity be the same (next year) or will it have a fresh 3 year term? (I am still within the first 3 years term)
3. How are extensions these days? They say they do not give a full 3 year extension and only give to the number of months mentioned in the client letter?
I Highly appreciate an early reply and thank you guys in advance.
Additionally - one unrelated question
In USA here if I accept the employment offer letter from new company and they initiate my H1B transfer...(agreed with new company that i will join them only on successful H1b transfer and not on mere application receipt) can i still refuse to join them after H1B application gets approved?
How does it affect my current status?
Am i legally bound to join them?
Do I need to reimburse their cost? if yes how much?
Pls elaborate.
I have a few basic doubts.
1. If I apply for a H1B transfer and if it gets rejected, will my original H1B visa also get canceled? I read the following line in a website's H1B transfer FAQ.
" * If H-1B visa transfer is not approved, your original H-1B visa will be lost. So, it is recommended to complete the visa transfer before entering into the new job. "
I am planning to transfer my H1B and do not want to mess up if the above statement is true.
2. Also, my I797 expires next year. If I apply for a transfer now, will the I797 validity be the same (next year) or will it have a fresh 3 year term? (I am still within the first 3 years term)
3. How are extensions these days? They say they do not give a full 3 year extension and only give to the number of months mentioned in the client letter?
I Highly appreciate an early reply and thank you guys in advance.
Additionally - one unrelated question
In USA here if I accept the employment offer letter from new company and they initiate my H1B transfer...(agreed with new company that i will join them only on successful H1b transfer and not on mere application receipt) can i still refuse to join them after H1B application gets approved?
How does it affect my current status?
Am i legally bound to join them?
Do I need to reimburse their cost? if yes how much?
Pls elaborate.
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