H1B Status and Transfer

[immihelp]

Hello,




I have few queries about my H1B status and transfer.



Now, as I understand there is a difference between H1 Status and H1 visa stamp on my passport. Please correct me if I am wrong.

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">My H1B petition is approved, that means I have H1 Status till Oct 2009. right.? <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">As of now, H1 visa is NOT stamped on my passport and I can get it with in a years time. Correct…? <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">What if I want to get it transferred, before I stamped it on my passport, is it possible?
• My employer have not provided any details to me (like receipt no. or I797) but have conveyed it is been approved. In this case, can I transfer my visa..??

I would appreciate if you could answer my queries. Feel free to ask for more if required.







Thanks!

[immihelp]

Where are you currently located? In the US or in India?

[immihelp]

As I have mentioned in my previous email, I have not stamped my visa yet but have the visa status approved and Am in India.

Thanks!!

[immihelp]

1. You have status only when you are in the US. You have no US legal status in India.
2. I don't understand. If you have approved petition, you can get it at any time.
3. Yes. It would be a new visa and new petition.
4. There is really nothing to transfer. It will be new visa/new petition anyway.