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Hi, I am currently employed in H1B visa as a postdoc fellow. Now, I am changing my job and I will commence my new job on J1 visa. So, it is a H1B to J1 transfer. My new employer filled for change of status (form I539) on Feb 9, 2011, got receipt, but as of now (May 11, 2011) I have no decision on my I539 case.
My anticipated start date of J-1 program with new employer is July 1 as per DS-2019. So my question is: If I do not receive timely answer on my case (change of status) from USCIS until July 1, can I continue my current employment on H1B? Is there any stringency that i need to terminate my current employment on June 30/2011 to ensure that I do not remain employed with current employer beyond the anticipated start date of my J-1 program with new employer. Thanks, shruti
My anticipated start date of J-1 program with new employer is July 1 as per DS-2019. So my question is: If I do not receive timely answer on my case (change of status) from USCIS until July 1, can I continue my current employment on H1B? Is there any stringency that i need to terminate my current employment on June 30/2011 to ensure that I do not remain employed with current employer beyond the anticipated start date of my J-1 program with new employer. Thanks, shruti
