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How do I Convert B2 (Visiting Visa) to H1B (Previously had H1B)?
Asked on Sep 12th, 2013 on Immigration - Colorado
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Hi. Can someone please help me provide your thoughts for my following situation. I got H1B on 2006 and I came to the USA and worked until December 2012. When I went for stamping in Canada, I got 221G (Employment verification), they said that they can't issue my visa and I had to go back to my home country. After 4 months, I applied for Visiting Visa and got through. Now I am back in the USA with my B1/B2 visiting Visa and planning to transfer my H1B to another employer (Previous H1B petition valid until April 2014 & it didn't get revoked yet). Could you please provide me your suggestions, what would be the best option for me? Thanks.
5 ANSWERS
Adebola O. Asekun
Your best option is to consult with an experienced immigration attorney in detail and to provide such attorney a detailed information about your case.
Answered on Sep 17th, 2013 at 1:11 AM
Rebecca T White
You would need to file for a change of status and have it approved prior to starting with the new company.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 2:04 PM
With this scenario, it would be advisable to consult an immigration attorney directly.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 12:29 PM
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You second H1B employer will have to file for you to transfer the H1B and change your stays from B1 to H1B.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 11:53 AM
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Your new employer must apply for and receive approval for the H1B petition for you. If you are in valid status, you may be able to mark that you will be changing status on the I-129 petition. You and your new employer should consult an immigration attorney.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 10:02 AM