H1B - Pending Approval / transfer?

[user2107]

My H1 was selected in lottery this year, but there have been no updates since May 13th. My employer who sponsored my H1 needed me to start working in October, and he is now looking at other options since I cannot join.

Meanwhile, another company has expressed interest in hiring me, but I have to start work in November.

In my current situation, can I do anything to make it possible that I join the second employer by November? Please advise!

Thanks!

[contact 01]

My H1 was selected in lottery this year, but there have been no updates since May 13th. My employer who sponsored my H1 needed me to start working in October, and he is now looking at other options since I cannot join.

Meanwhile, another company has expressed interest in hiring me, but I have to start work in November.

In my current situation, can I do anything to make it possible that I join the second employer by November? Please advise!


Ask your current employer to do the premium proces of H-1B approval.

Once you get the H-1B approval you must work at least one month for the current employer and then only you can transfer the H-1B to another employer

Note: This is not a legal advice, please consult an attorney

[user2107]

I spoke to my employer - he was telling me that VSC is so backlogged that it won't help it even if we go for PP. They will take the same time and return the $1000 back.