Regarding the withdrawal or amendment of H1B Petition

[bmaheshreddy]

Hi,

Currently i am on L1B. Company applied for H1B including COS(Change of Status).
I received an RFE for my H1B petition.
I don't want to move to H1B visa status immediately if it gets approved.

I think I have two options below. Please let me know whether my understanding is correct.

1) Reply to the RFE by amending the H1B Petition requesting Consular Processing. I am not sure whether we can do this or not.
2) Withdraw the H1B petition.

Thanks in Advance.. Please reply.

[Nattybone]

Hello, Mr Reddy.

Your understanding seems correct. You could amend your petition.

What i have also learned is you could exit the country on your L1, before the H1B kicks in and come back a few days later. In the process, negating the H1B approval with an entry and exit.

Maybe some experienced members' thoughts on the forum will help you further.

I am not a professional. These are my personal views.

Wishing you luck.

Cheers,

Hi,

Currently i am on L1B. Company applied for H1B including COS(Change of Status).
I received an RFE for my H1B petition.
I don't want to move to H1B visa status immediately if it gets approved.

I think I have two options below. Please let me know whether my understanding is correct.

1) Reply to the RFE by amending the H1B Petition requesting Consular Processing. I am not sure whether we can do this or not.
2) Withdraw the H1B petition.

Thanks in Advance.. Please reply.