Earlier entrance H1B

[grikris]

Hello,
I have an H1B, I would like to enter 20 days before the official starting date to look for an apartment, is it allowed?

thank you

[SKDS160]

Hello,
I have an H1B, I would like to enter 20 days before the official starting date to look for an apartment, is it allowed?

thank you

You are not allowed to enter until 10 days before your H1B starts.

[grikris]

thank you for the replay.

If I want to go there before the 10 days can I enter as a tourist?

[SKDS160]

thank you for the replay.

If I want to go there before the 10 days can I enter as a tourist?

Do mean entering US on B1/B2 to get another 10 days in US??? I doubt if your visa will be approved or if officer at POE will allow that. I would never take that risk.