LCA for a different client but same employer

[sowmi68]

Hi,
I work for a consulting company. My employer had filed a fresh H1B petition for me for FY 2011, for Client A. I have the approved petition now. But, Since there are no opportunities with client A, I am looking for some other projects with a different client. In this case, i will have to apply for a LCA for location change. But, it is a common opinion that recently LCA requests are being rejected, if the candidate has not traveled to the location mentioned on the petition at least once.

I havent traveled for the client A even once after i received the visa. Can I apply for a LCA? will there be any issues in getting the approval? Please advise

Thanks,
Sowmya

[shervin143]

Well, you need a new LCA if the client and location are different. I don't think you have an option to decide whether to file it or not. Whether it will get approved or not is nobody's guess.

[sowmi68]

Shervin, Thanks again!

Is it true that most of the cities in Texas DO NOT allow people with H1B to work there? Where can I get information on this?

Please advise

[shervin143]

Sorry, I am aware of any such thing.

Shervin, Thanks again!

Is it true that most of the cities in Texas DO NOT allow people with H1B to work there? Where can I get information on this?

Please advise