H1B transfer

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Hi experts,
I have a question on H1 transfer. suppose my H1b is expiring on 31st march 2011 and I'm joining a new company & they initiate a H1B tranfser in Feb 2011, will i get another 3 years approval Or they have to apply for extension again ? thru the transfer to the new company, what will be the h1b validity date.

Pls help understand how it works.

Thank You.

[shervin143]

Transfer will come with an extension. But the extension will be as per the project itinerary provided by the employer. If the employer shows work documents only for 1 year, then you will get the extension only for 1 year. USCIS won't blindly approve extension for 3 years.

[mitforum]

Thanks!

Do they have to apply for an Extension when they apply for transfer ?

If i apply for extension thru my current company before they apply for transfer, is it going to affect the decision of tranfser ?

Thank you...

[kabkaba]

Extension/transfer/new petition are all the same in USCIS's eyes. Any number of companies can file petitions for you. While your I-94 is valid you can work for any one of these petitioning employers.

[mitforum]

Hi,
My question is - Q1- is the transfer decision going to be affected because i have applied for extension thru my current employer?
Q2- suppose my current H1b expired but the extension is in progress, Can i apply for transfer to a new company.

Thank you.

[shervin143]

My question is - Q1- is the transfer decision going to be affected because i have applied for extension thru my current employer?
>>> No. The previous reply clearly states the same.

Q2- suppose my current H1b expired but the extension is in progress, Can i apply for transfer to a new company.
>>> Yes. Search and read about posts related to "bridging" in immihelp.