time limit

[sriramv]

hi all,

i have got my H1B stamped on 18th of Jan,2008.......i would like to know if there is any specific time period within which we are supposed to arrive in US from the date of our visa stamping (i.e.) 3 or 6 months et al......

it would be of great help if anyone could add their valuable inputs regarding the above....... thank you

[mohanbhargav]

Hi,

I too stamping on same date in chennai ... As far as the info i got , there is no time limit , but we should have letter from employer if duration is more than 5 months or so at POE .

[ActAccord]

You can very well enter US after stamping provided your employer send a letter stating that the job is still available for you and you can join them on so and so date...(date on which you plan to reach US)

[parthrs]

Make sure if you are delaying too much then you have a project letter stating that the project start date was either defered or you are assigned to a new project

[sudhamsh]

hi all,

i have got my H1B stamped on 18th of Jan,2008.......i would like to know if there is any specific time period within which we are supposed to arrive in US from the date of our visa stamping (i.e.) 3 or 6 months et al......

it would be of great help if anyone could add their valuable inputs regarding the above....... thank you

I too got the stamping the same date and I traveled in March second week. I had a fresh offer letter from the employer but fortunately the officer did not ask me any questions since the gap was less. But the more delay in traveling, the more chance for raising questions. Better travel quickly.

Thanks

[venkyr]

Hi Sudhamsh,

Since U traveled to US recently. U can guide us very well.

Many ppl are saying market is down and it is difficult to get job Now.

I Got my H1B. I am into testing now. How is opps for tesing thre now.

I am good in SQL so I am practising pl sql and forms. and planning to get treined on Congnos as well.

please suggest me, How would be my chances If I come there..


thanks
venkat

[switchtoit]

Check the job portals and see the available jobs for your skill sets.

www.dice.com
www.monster.com

Getting trained on some technologies and coming to US hoping to get job based on that training would be a big mistake. Getting a job in US depends on your experience level in your area of skill set and of course the market conditions.

Best of luck.

[ActAccord]

I Know few ppls struggling to get job, where they got 5+yrs exp in cognos. They are not getting projects for past 2 months and if at all something comes up the rate is too bad(as per information from them....) to join and duration is less than 3 months (which is not worth to relocate)

And better do some analysis on job sites and reconfirm with few ppl who works on same technology, then start to US. Best of luck