Switched Employers in USA: H1 stamping required if travel to India..?

[skhandelwal28]

Hi Team

I was employed with Employer A ( H1 Visa stamped till Sep 2015)and switched to Employer B. I have to go to India for an urgent family matter. Do I need to have my H1B stamped again..? I have a valid I-797 approved for employer B.

Appreciate your help.

Regards,

Saurabh

[kadkhiq81]

Switched Employers in USA: H1 stamping required if travel to India..?

No..not really and you can return back as the visa still valid until 2015.

This is my opinion.

[viz]

Switched Employers in USA: H1 stamping required if travel to India..?

Hi,

I had a similar situation couple of years ago and I travelled with the Employer A's visa and showed Employer B's I797 at the point of entry.

While I booked an appointment at the US consulate in India, I cancelled it.

Before I cancelled the appointment and travelled back from India, I contacted the Attorney of Employer B and the Department of Homeland security to make sure that it is valid.

Further to add, a H1 Visa is required to travel to the US and a valid work permit (which is the I797) is to enter the US.

Hope this helps.

Note : This is not a legal advice. Contact an attorney and confirm.