What are my rights if I am currently on H1b visa and looking for job transfer?
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What are my rights if I am currently on H1b visa and looking for job transfer?
I would like to know the effects of new H1b visa reform bill on H1b transfer to another company, and is it safe to join small/mid level consulting firm where most of employees are on H1b as per the new bill?
Asked on June 28, 2013 under Immigration Law, New Jersey
Answers:
SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
As long as you are in valid H-1B status with an employer you can have another employer file a transfer H-1B visa petition on your behalf. The chances of approval on a new H-1B visa petition cannot be speculated since it is all very much case dependent and employer and job specific.
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