L2 and H1 Transfer

[sans]

Hi All,

my H1 renewal was refused so i applied for L2 and got it. Now when I go to US can I look for H1 transfer or once visa refusal means I have to apply for fresh H1 only and my old H1 is a closed chapter. Please let me know.

thanks in advance.
S

[txh1b]

If you have an approved H1b petition from the past and have not used up all the years, it can be used again by means of a transfer from L2 with another employer.

It is not clear from your post if the extension of H1b petition was denied or the visa at a consulate was denied.

[sans]

Hi,

Given below are the details:

I was in US on H1, I applied for extension and got it in 2009. The new petition is valid till 2012. In Aug 2010 i went for visa renewal in Chennai consulate , but after 221g it was refused. I had a chance to apply for L2. I attended visa interview yesterday and Visa officer said my visa is approved. I am yet to receive the passport with stamping.

So since my H1 petition is valid till 2012 do i still stand a chance to get to transferred when in go to US now.

If it can be transferred should i have to wait for EAD or can look for transfer immediately. Please let me know.

Thanks in advance
S

[shervin143]

Your employer (or any new employer) can file a change of staus from L2 to H1B and when that gets approved, you can work for the H1B employer. Alternatively, you can get an L2 EAD and work for any employer.

[sans]

Thank you for the info.