h1b change of petitioner

[vikherger]

Hello,
I changed companies back in december 2009 and at the time my new company applied for an h1-b transfer. We got a receipt notice in january 2010

I am working at a client site through the company that applied for my h1-b transfer and the client is willing to sponsor for an h1-b directly. I spoke to an immigration lawyer who said that there is something called a change of petitioner form. I am wondering whether it will make sense/be possible to fill out this change of petitioner form so that the h1-b petitioner name can be changed from the company that applied for my h1-b transfer in december to the client company I have been working at?

thanks

[shervin143]

It is the same process what you did before. The client now has to initiate a H1B transfer. Just give them a copy of your existing H1B approval notice and they should be able to apply for a transfer.

[vikherger]

Well, that is the issue. I haven't received an approval notice yet. Just a receipt notice. Given that, can I still do a change in petitioner or will there be a problem?

[samratisking]

Same question here.

Well, that is the issue. I haven't received an approval notice yet. Just a receipt notice. Given that, can I still do a change in petitioner or will there be a problem?

Hi, I too have the same question. I would like to change my job even before the H1 i-797 is in my hands. Is it possible to apply for a transfer in such case?? Also, If my current employer doesnt cancel my H1 petition, what would be the chances that he will give me a soft copy of the i-797 form to me?? Thanks in Anticipation..

[shervin143]

Hi, I too have the same question. I would like to change my job even before the H1 i-797 is in my hands. Is it possible to apply for a transfer in such case??
>>> The term transfer applies only when you already have the H1B approved by USCIS. With just the filing receipt number, you cannot initiate a transfer. In this case, ask your new employer to file a fresh H1B petition (they are almost the same). However, if the H1B petition is approved, then you can transfer it with just the receipt notice.

Also, If my current employer doesnt cancel my H1 petition, what would be the chances that he will give me a soft copy of the i-797 form to me??
>>> How in the world are you expecting an answer to this question from the forum members? Who else would know your employer better than you.