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Can I file H1B again here in the US so I can start working in January of 2015?
Asked on Dec 15th, 2014 on Immigration - Texas
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Hi, I was on H4 and applied for H1B in FY 2015. While H1B is in progress, I traveled to India, and returned USA on H4. My H1B was approved while I was in India. Currently I am on H4 and wanted to start working on H1B starting January 2015. Please guide me what are my options. I heard that I have to go for visa stamping again, which I don't want to do now, because I came to the USA recently. Dates are given below. H1B applied in USA on 4/1/2014. Went to India on 4/18. H1B approved on 6/15. Went to H4 stamping in India 5/25. Returned to USA on H4 on 8/26. I want to start working from 1/2015. Please let me know my options if I can file again here in USA.
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If you file for the H-1B again, you will have to pay all the USCIS filing fees again. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.
Answered on Dec 29th, 2014 at 5:20 PM
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You will need to reenter in H-1B status or apply for a change is status. The reentry is faster and you can get the visa in Mexico or Canada.
Answered on Dec 16th, 2014 at 1:12 PM