H1B Visas

Can your H1B and I140 be paused if you quit your job and leave the country? If I quit and leave my job and leave the US take a break, upskill etc and manage to find a job back in the US can my H1b and… more

Terrible timing - but I really want to look for a new job. Anybody heard of ppl being successful with job offers for H1B transfers?

Have you heard of any City Governments holding H1B? This is for a Civil Engineering Project Manager role.

Hey all! Have anyone of you started an H1b transfer process to a new conpany recently? How long did it take? I’m in healthcare adjacent.

Anyone recently do F-1 stamping? I’m switching from H-1B to F-1 for grad school starting Aug 18 (Monday) and have a consulate interview on Aug 12 (Tuesday) Worried it’s cutting too close — how long di… more

I’m on H-1B (Jan ‘22, renewed Jan ‘25) w ~2.5 years left. My employer filed PERM in Dec 2024, but I’m leaving for an MBA (Aug ‘25). PERM will be canceled when I leave, and I’m worried I won’t have enough H-1B tim… more

I’ve a 2 traffic ticket, do I need to mention yes in ds 160 that I’d been arrested and convicted ?

Can anyone pls explain the benefits of consular notification filing over change of status as my firm is filing consular by default. I’m cutting pursuing Day 1 CPT and i’m confused on when can I stop a… more

Anyone have experience leading the H1B transfer efforts for a new employer? I’m in talks with an employer who hasn’t done H1B transfers in the past but are open to the idea of it if I handle the proce… more

I am on H1B which needs to be renewed in September 2025. I had recently moved to another company (H1B transferred) and I want to visit India in February 2025 for few weeks. Do I need to stamp my H1B a… more

How do you explain your job gap? I have been unemployed for a year now.

Currently under H1B. Just started a new job at a company but I don’t like it. Can I immediately start a H1B transfer to a new company? (received a new job offer 1 week after joining)
Do I need to wait … more

Currently working at company A, will join company B in a week and just received an offer for company C.
- Company C is my dream job but given there is always a risk of H1B transfer denial, still want to go t… more

I just completed DS 160 for h1b visa and selected Delhi as Dropbox location. Now when I am looking for appointments my understanding is that only Chennai appointments are available but I can submit my… more

Hi, H1B here who just quit consulting. Also married to us citizen and in process of getting green card (but haven't received approval yet). I havent been able to find a full time job, but they ar… more

Is it possible to transfer H1B to 2 different companies at the same time ?

- Started H1B transfer with company A, but received RFE (and based on my experience there is non-zero probability that my H1B transfer ge… more

If location change amendment is filed in regular processing and employer files H1B extension in premium while amendment is still pending, will the extension petition be approved within 15 days or it will ta… more

Has anyone changed status from H1B to B2 due to job loss? After getting a job, how did you change the status back to H1B? Were there any issues faced while doing it or explaining it to new employer?

I was let go on 5/30/2024 and haven't been able to land a new job yet. My 60 days grace ends on 7/29/2024. Planning to change the status to B2. Has anyone done this before and is 10 days prior to last day of … more

H1B question: if you have a new job starting after 60 days from your last day in McKinsey, can I stay outside of US until my new job starts? Do I need to get a new H1B stamp for the new firm? Is this … more

Can I open a restaurant while being on h1-b, waiting for greencard (several years left) ?

My company is filing for H1B through Fragomen. The deadline is in 2 hours and I still see the status as filing in the Fragomen connect portal. Any one on the same boat as me?

Curious to hear from those who are on H1B and were let go. How did you navigate, what are some of the options you considered to stay in the country longer to increase your chances of finding a job?

Hi guys, how many month left should your employer file your H1B before it’s too late? I am thinking about going back to do an MBA but it will left me about 20 months of H1B balance

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My visa has expired and last time I renewed my visa as an F-1 student. I am on an H1B now.

Question?
Can I go to another country other than my home country to get the new H1B stamp or this can only be… more

My company just filed I140 for me but they didn’t file premium processing. According to my boss, it is due to the attorney’s recommendation. My I485 submission date is roughly Oct this year - it puzzl… more

If on H1b, Indian born, so long ways to green card. Are there any other sources of income I can have besides w2?

Hello, if my 60 days to transfer H1B expires. Can I switch to B1 visa to continue to stay in the US? If yes, can a new employer apply for H1B transfer after without any hiccups?
Any blindspots I am mi… more

Urgent HELP!
Forgot to submit DS 160 (untrievable)
Paid the fee against the unsubmitted DS 160 and took an appointment that is in couple of days.
Should I submit a new DS 160 and pay the fee again and ta… more

Recently laid off and looking for work. Any tips on which firms will sponsor a work visa? H1B or TN?

I want to ask an urgent question -
I was on L1B and had a change of status to H1B through a consulting Co. Neither the employer nor did I knew that we had to change the job from 1 October only. The attorney did no… more

Can a US-based employer directly sponsor an international candidate with no history in US? What is the procedure look like? Has anybody gone through this process?

My company is going to be applying for my H1B in this cycle but due unforseen circumstances, I need to leave the US. Is there a penalty involved if I pull my application?

How often did you apply before getting the H1B?

Hi everyone, I just finished my undergrad and working as an analyst. Is there a minimum salary required to enter the H1B visa lottery system ? Thank you

Hey all - How long is it taking to get H1B visa stamped in India after dropbox appt?

Anyone here in supply chain hiring / looking for a Sr. manager / director role?