MeterDown
07-09-2008, 04:29 PM
Hi All,
I have applied for H1 in 2008 quota through XXX and got approval for the same. I have B1 visa, which was stamped in 2006.
In 2007 quota i have applied H1 through YYY and that did not work because they could not provide all the documents for interview and i have end up with query (221 G Blue). I have lost all my hopes on that H1.
So I thought of going with new employer in 2008 and after successfully applying for H1 through XXX in 2008 April first week, to my surprise i got reply from Consulate to submit passport as reply to my query answer. Got H1 visa stamped along with H4 for my wife.
And the first employer (YYY) turned out to be a fake one and not in a position to provide/help in searching for a job and even not ready to provide accomdation till i get a job. One of my friends is already suffering in US.
New employer (XXX) is suggesting me to come to US on B1 and apply for COS or extend 1-94 and take the H1 interview for new approval in canada/mexico. Is this case preferable?
So now I have got
H1 stamped (2007) of YYY
Approved I-797 from XXX 2008) and
B1 visa valid for next 9 years
So please suggest me which case to choose now to come to US.
Case 1: Go to US with already stamped H1 and apply for H1 transfer to XXX after landing in US. I think in this case the new approval is not needed.
Case 2: Go to US with B1 and apply for COS/extend I-94 from B1 to H1 which is approved in 2008. Is it preferable, what if something goes wrong in Canada/Mexico as my case is complicated (already holding H1)just in case.
Case 3: Apply for H1 transfer from YYY to XXX in India and go to US with XXX H1. I dont think how far this will work out.
Case 4: Attend visa interview again in chennai with 2008 quota approved 1-797 and land in US. Will it be a problem facing interview due to complications developed in my case.(attending for H1 visa interview with already having a valid H1)
Case 5: Go to US with old visa (with new employment letter from YYY)and with also new approval from XXX - I dont know how this will work out.
Seniors, Please guide me explaining pros and cons of each case .
Thanks,
Sundeep
I have applied for H1 in 2008 quota through XXX and got approval for the same. I have B1 visa, which was stamped in 2006.
In 2007 quota i have applied H1 through YYY and that did not work because they could not provide all the documents for interview and i have end up with query (221 G Blue). I have lost all my hopes on that H1.
So I thought of going with new employer in 2008 and after successfully applying for H1 through XXX in 2008 April first week, to my surprise i got reply from Consulate to submit passport as reply to my query answer. Got H1 visa stamped along with H4 for my wife.
And the first employer (YYY) turned out to be a fake one and not in a position to provide/help in searching for a job and even not ready to provide accomdation till i get a job. One of my friends is already suffering in US.
New employer (XXX) is suggesting me to come to US on B1 and apply for COS or extend 1-94 and take the H1 interview for new approval in canada/mexico. Is this case preferable?
So now I have got
H1 stamped (2007) of YYY
Approved I-797 from XXX 2008) and
B1 visa valid for next 9 years
So please suggest me which case to choose now to come to US.
Case 1: Go to US with already stamped H1 and apply for H1 transfer to XXX after landing in US. I think in this case the new approval is not needed.
Case 2: Go to US with B1 and apply for COS/extend I-94 from B1 to H1 which is approved in 2008. Is it preferable, what if something goes wrong in Canada/Mexico as my case is complicated (already holding H1)just in case.
Case 3: Apply for H1 transfer from YYY to XXX in India and go to US with XXX H1. I dont think how far this will work out.
Case 4: Attend visa interview again in chennai with 2008 quota approved 1-797 and land in US. Will it be a problem facing interview due to complications developed in my case.(attending for H1 visa interview with already having a valid H1)
Case 5: Go to US with old visa (with new employment letter from YYY)and with also new approval from XXX - I dont know how this will work out.
Seniors, Please guide me explaining pros and cons of each case .
Thanks,
Sundeep