H1B Extension+ Transfer (New Job) + International Travel

[Ujnip]

Hi,

I am currently on H1B and coming up on my renewal (expiring Aug 31st 2014). Recently I got a new job that I am planning to join.
1) Whats the best time to resign from the present company ? Should I wait for the H1B change of status to be filed? Or till the I have the receipt number? Whats the step by step procedure if someone could explain.
2) Suppose the new company has received receipt of the transfer. Is it possible for me to go to India before joining the new company ? Or should I join the new company and then leave?

Thank you for the help.

Best regards
P

[plzhelme]

International Travel during/immediately after H1b transfer

Hi all,

I am employed with company XYZ and they have filed for my H1b extension which got approved but I dont have a visa stamped on my passport for XYZ. But now I have got a job with company ABC. ABC has filled my h1b transfer with USCIS with premium processing and I waiting for approval. Now I need to travel to India for 2 weeks within the next 6 week period.

Here is my scenario:
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- I t was recommended on many forums that its not advisable to travel while your transfer/extension is pending. Is it true?
- In order to avoid risk taking I am thinking to travel after I get my transfer approved. Added to this I need to give my current employer XYZ a notice period of 2 weeks.

My choices :

A. I should either complete my notice period with XYZ and then travel and then join my new employer ABC
Here are my questions:
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If I do situation that

1. I am sure I will need to go for stamping. Correct me if I am wrong
2. Is there any prob to travel immediately after transfer approval since I wouldn't have any pay stubs since I haven't even joined ABC?
3. Any recommended docs that would help smooth out the stamping and port of entry process?

Thank a lot in advance